Institut du Cerveau (Paris Brain Institute)

The Paris Brain Institute is a leading international neuroscience research center dedicated to advancing the understanding of the brain and transforming scientific discoveries into real benefits for patients. Located within the historic Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris – the birthplace of modern neurology – it brings together researchers, clinicians, and engineers in a unique hospital-based ecosystem.

The Institute works across the full spectrum of neuroscience, from fundamental research to clinical application, focusing on major neurological and psychiatric diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS, epilepsy, stroke, and rare disorders. Its integrated model enables close collaboration between disciplines, accelerating the development of new diagnostics, therapies, and approaches to precision medicine.

With over 1,000 staff from 58 nationalities, 29 research teams, and 12 cutting-edge technology platforms, the Institute is a major European hub for neuroscience innovation. In a global context where more than one in three people is affected by a neurological condition, its mission addresses one of the most urgent public health challenges of our time, offering donors a direct opportunity to support high-impact, translational science with real-world outcomes.