Our Vision and Mission

The McKnight Brain Research Foundation's Vision is to help people achieve a healthy brain throughout life.

Mission Statement

In commitment to our vision, the McKnight Brain Research Foundation strives to enhance life by preserving memory and supporting healthy cognitive aging through research and education.
  • Lead in generating interest and support for scientific research to advance the understanding and alleviation of age-related memory loss.
  • Inspire commitment to a shared goal of better understanding cognitive aging and age-related memory loss.
  • Partner with research scientists, institutions, and organizations to promote research on cognitive aging and age-related memory loss.
  • Promote collaboration and communication among scientists, institutions, and organizations engaged in cognitive aging research.
  • Nurture scientists pursuing innovative research to advance the understanding and alleviation of age-related memory loss.
  • Recognize and reward discoveries leading to the understanding and alleviation of age-related memory loss.