Neurorecovery Brain

Who We Are

About Us

Advancing Neurorecovery and Community Reintegration

The Synaptogenesis Foundation is dedicated to improving recovery outcomes for individuals impacted by brain injury through scientific research, rehabilitation programs, and community support.

Our Mission
Bridging the gap between brain injury science and long-term recovery.

The Synaptogenesis Foundation translates neuroscience research into real-world impact — connecting the clinicians who study recovery, the survivors who live it, and the communities that support it. We exist to close the gap between what science knows and what patients actually receive.

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Who We Are

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people survive a serious brain injury and return home to a system that largely stops looking. The Synaptogenesis Foundation was built for what comes after that moment, through research that follows outcomes, clinical partnerships that extend care, and community programs that stay present through the long arc of recovery.

ICU
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Thriving Community
25+
Leading Experts
Bridging Neuroscience and rehabilitation expertise
20+
Research Studies
Exploring Neurorecovery, neuroplasticity and brain networks
10+
Ongoing Initiatives
Sparking dialogue, rehabilitation, and education programs
Founder's Vision

Shivek Narang

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Shivek Narang
BS Neuroscience & Cognitive Science · ME Bioengineering · University of Pennsylvania
Founder
"Clinical neurorecovery is not just mapping disrupted neural networks; it is restoring a life in a community."
Leadership & Clinical Advisory
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Dr. Russell Richie
Advisor
Dr. Russell Richie
Cognitive Science & MindCORE · University of Pennsylvania
PhD Developmental Psychology
Clinical Advisor
Name pending
Penn Medicine · Perelman School of Medicine
Confirmation in progress
Clinical Advisor
Name pending
Hartford Hospital · Ayer Neuroscience Institute
Confirmation in progress
Community Advisor
Name pending
Mind Your Brain Foundation
Confirmation in progress
Community Advisor
Name pending
Get Out There with ABI (GOT ABI)
Confirmation in progress
Partnership Ecosystem
Research & Clinical Partners
Brain Injury Association of America
Primary National Partner
PENN
University of Pennsylvania
Research Institution
Community & Advocacy Partners
Mind Your Brain Foundation
Penn Medicine
GET OUTWITH ABI
Get Out There with ABI
(GOT ABI)
Global Network
HEADWAY
Headway
Brain injury charity (UK)
SYNAPSE
Stanford Synapse
Student Research Partner

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