Our Commitment to Research

The McKnight Brain Research Foundation conducts its affairs with the highest degree of honesty, integrity, and accountability and we expect the same of our grant recipients and research partners.

Commitment & Discovery


In commitment to our vision of better understanding and alleviating age-related memory loss, we value scientific curiosity and discovery leading to clinical intervention in age related memory loss.

As part of our commitment to research, the McKnight Brain Research Foundation strives to:

  • Lead in generating interest and support for scientific research to advance the understanding and alleviation of age-related memory loss.
  • Inspire commitment and shared vision in the understanding and alleviation of age-related memory loss.
  • Partner with research scientists, institutions, and organizations to promote research to understand and alleviate age-related memory loss.
  • Promote collaboration and communication among research scientists, institutions, and organizations engaged in research in the field of age-related memory loss.
  • Nurture scientists dedicated to exploring and pursuing innovative research to advance the understanding and alleviation of age-related memory loss.
  • Recognize and reward achievement in discoveries leading to the understanding and alleviation of age-related memory loss.

Recent Research