Our Values and Code of Ethics

Values Statement

The McKnight Brain Research Foundation conducts its affairs with the highest degree of honesty, integrity, and accountability.

We are committed to our vision of helping people achieve a healthy brain throughout life.

We value scientific curiosity and discovery leading to clinical interventions in age-related memory loss.

Acting honestly, truthfully and with integrity in all transactions and dealings
Avoiding conflicts of interest and appropriately handling any conflicts of interest in all relationships
Treating all grantees fairly and treating every individual with dignity and respect
Being a good corporate citizen and complying with both the spirit and the letter of the law
Acting responsibly toward the professional communities we work with and for the benefit of the professional communities we serve
Being responsible, transparent, and accountable for all of our actions
Endeavoring to make policy decisions only after full discussion

Rendering all decisions based on the available facts and independent judgment, and refusing to surrender that judgment
Staying informed about pertinent issues by individual study and through participation in programs providing needed information relevant to the MBRF
Taking no private action that will compromise the Foundation, and respecting the confidentiality of information that is privileged under applicable law
Monitoring and evaluating the MBRF's actions and activities on a regular basis
Ensuring that the resources of the Foundation are responsibly and prudently managed
Adopting and monitoring spending practices and investment policies which are fair, reasonable and appropriate to fulfill the mission of the Foundation