Center for BrainHealth

A ‘Moonshot’ for Strengthening the Brain: Founder Sandi Chapman on UTD’s Center for BrainHealth at 25

by | Feb 15, 2024
Now a quarter-century old, the Dallas-based cognitive neuroscience facility has grown from a "ragtag team" to a globally significant research institute dedicated uniquely to building better brain function. Here’s how it happened under chief director Sandra Bond Chapman, PhD.
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New $500K Prizes Funded by Lyda Hill Will Promote Scientific Research and Innovation
by | May 24, 2023
Lyda Hill Philanthropies and TAMEST, the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science, and Technology, have launched the Hill Prizes. The new program will provide $2.5 million in funding to support the research of Texas scientists.
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UTD Center for BrainHealth Receives Record-Breaking Donation from Sammons Enterprises
by | Apr 7, 2022
Center chief Sandra Chapman says the gift will help researchers develop strategies and technologies "to make sure our best brain years are ahead of us."
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Discovery: UT Southwestern Finds Coronavirus Vulnerabilties, CPRIT Awards North Texans $21M for Cancer Research
by | Feb 21, 2020
In this weekly roundup of research and development activity in North Texas, you’ll read about a study led by researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington that could lead to better treatment for osteoporosis, and the Center for BrainHealth seeking pilot phase participants.
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Discovery: Film Explores Female TWU Researcher’s Trailblazing Space Studies; UNTHSC Prof Helps Lead Opioid Crisis Effort

by | Jul 19, 2019
You'll also find out how scientists at UTD and UT Southwestern hope to improve multiple sclerosis therapies with the help of 3D brain images in this roundup of research and development activities in North Texas.
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R&D: Helping Moms of Premies Battle Depression, PTSD; Common Diabetes Drug Cracks Chronic Pain
by | Oct 19, 2018
Also, you'll learn about an UT Southwestern scientist winning a $3 million award, and how MyndVR is promoting research into VR's medical role. Here are some of the research projects underway in North Texas that could make lives better.
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Dallas Innovators: Bonnie Pitman Does Something New Every Day
by | Oct 10, 2018
She's an art historian, scholar, and director at the Center for BrainHealth. But, perhaps her most innovative work is the creation of Do Something New—a daily practice that makes even the most ordinary of days, extraordinary.
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Top, from left, Salvador Espino and Dr. Sandra Chapman; center, Geoff Moore, Betsy Price, Charles Taylor, and Joe DePetrillo; bottom, April Barnes.
DI People: UNTHSC Names Provost, EVP; TWU Appoints Associate VP, CIO; Chapman Honored by Les Femmes du Monde
by | Jul 23, 2018
In this roundup of DFW personnel activity, awards, and honors, you'll also find details about honors for Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price and Envy Gaming naming new president, COO.
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On Tap: Texas Marketing Summit, Conscious Capitalism, and Programming the Brain to Health

Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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On Tap: Art in the Dark, Trade Vs. Tech & Social Innovation Luncheon
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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On Tap: BionorthTX Event, Cocktails + Conversation & Foodies for Philanthropy
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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Discovery: New Hope for Extending Brain Function, UTD Testing Unique Education Method for Physics
by | Feb 9, 2018
Every day, researchers and scientists across North Texas are discovering new things to improve our health and make our lives easier. Here are some of their stories.
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Discovery: Innovative Thinking Study, Cancer Survivors & Clinical Trials, Quake Sensors

by | Dec 1, 2017
Researchers are making discoveries and breakthroughs at laboratories and institutions all across North Texas. Here are some of their stories.
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Brain Performance Institute teams with Mastermind Dallas-Fort Worth
Brain Performance Institute, Mastermind Partner on Workshops, Seminars
by | Nov 7, 2017
Offerings will include the four-week Mindfulness for Beginners and Mindfulness for Anxiety seminars, and 90-minute workshops.
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Innovative Spaces: Brain Performance Institute Derives Design Inspiration from Human Brain Itself
by | Oct 18, 2017
INNOVATIVE SPACES | The Brain Performance Institute building is meant to pay homage to the human brain, making it a fitting place to maximize the human brain’s potential.
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DFW Research Roundup: Cannabis, Earth-like Planets, and Stem Cells
by | Aug 25, 2017
Researchers across North Texas are making discoveries and breakthroughs in their laboratories.
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