Brain Awareness Week

Brain Awareness Week Brain Awareness Week is the global campaign to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science. The next Brain Awareness Week is March 15-21, 2027.

Every March, participants host activities in their communities to share the wonders of the brain and the impact brain science has on our everyday lives. Every March, participants host imaginative activities in their communities that share the wonders of the brain, and the impact brain science has on our everyday lives. Event organizers include colleges and universities, hospitals, medical research

facilities, K-12 schools, advocacy groups, outreach organizations, professional associations, government agencies, corporations, and more. Please note: We welcome friendly and open conversation about the intersections of neuroscience and society, but reserve the right to remove inappropriate comments or promotional spam. Participants who repeatedly post comments of this nature may be permanently removed from the group. Also, the Dana Foundation cannot give medical advice or physician referrals. Please be sure to consult your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

Voting is open for the 2026 Brain Awareness Video Contest! Watch this year’s top ten videos and vote for your favorite b...
09/04/2026

Voting is open for the 2026 Brain Awareness Video Contest! Watch this year’s top ten videos and vote for your favorite by giving them a thumbs up on BrainFacts.org YouTube. 🧠 👍

What makes the human brain so special? Over millions of years, the human brain has grown and is now three times larger i...
09/02/2026

What makes the human brain so special? Over millions of years, the human brain has grown and is now three times larger in volume than the brain of many extinct human relatives.

09/01/2026

Vote for your favorite 2026 Brain Awareness Video Contest (BAVC) entry by Oct. 1, 2026, to help crown the 2026 BAVC People’s Choice award.

💡 Learn more brain science terms in the online glossary from the Dana Foundation at dana.org/glossary.
08/19/2026

💡 Learn more brain science terms in the online glossary from the Dana Foundation at dana.org/glossary.

Hot summer temperatures can have negative effects on your body, mental health, and brain health. With more heat waves, i...
08/13/2026

Hot summer temperatures can have negative effects on your body, mental health, and brain health. With more heat waves, it’s important to understand the impact hot weather can have on brain health.

Here are a few tips to protect yourself and your brain:

💧Stay hydrated

😴 Get quality sleep

🛠️ Take precautions if working outdoors in the sun

🏠 Find an indoor space to cool off

🦥 Slow down and take it easy

08/06/2026

Addiction is not due to weakness or a lack of willpower, it is a chronic disease involving changes in the brain. Watch to learn more.

The human brain is made up of approximately 86 billion nerve cells called neurons! Through neurotransmission, these spec...
07/28/2026

The human brain is made up of approximately 86 billion nerve cells called neurons! Through neurotransmission, these specialized structures allow brain cells to communicate with one another. Neurons send messages all over the body to allow you to do everything from breathing to talking, eating, walking, and thinking.

It’s World Brain Day! 🧠 ✨Today we’re celebrating brain research and its role in helping people lead healthier, more prod...
07/22/2026

It’s World Brain Day! 🧠 ✨

Today we’re celebrating brain research and its role in helping people lead healthier, more productive lives.

Because the brain sits at the center of our human experience, every new discovery has the potential to improve lives. As we deepen our understanding of the brain, neuroscience can better reflect, inform, and advance the needs of society.

At Brain Awareness Week, we’re proud to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science while inspiring the next generation of neuroscientists.

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