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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 23/07/2026

The countdown is on as #ICN2026 kicks off this weekend. If you're joining us at the International Congress for Neuroethology, don't miss these two special sessions exploring how neuroscience can help us better understand and respond to a changing world: 1/4

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 08/07/2026

Since 2014, The Kavli Foundation & @fkne-scholars.bsky.social have shared a commitment to advancing neuroscience. Now we're proud to welcome the 6th cohort of the FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence, an extraordinary group of early-career neuroscientists helping shape the future of the field. 1/3

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 07/07/2026

At the Fred Kavli Opening Plenary Lecture for @fens.org Forum 2026, neuroscientist Guillermina López-Bendito explored how genes, spontaneous neural activity, and glial cells work together to build the brain’s sensory circuits before birth. 1/3

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 06/07/2026

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, what scientific discoveries will define the next 250 years? To explore this, @nasonline.org and Smithsonian hosted Revolutions in Science. Watch the discussion: www.nasonline.org/event/revolu... #America250 1/2

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 02/07/2026

(1/2) As the U.S. marks 250 years, scientific discovery remains central to our future. The Kavli Foundation was honored to support “Revolutions in Science: Discovery, Imagination, and the Future,” hosted by @nationalacademies.org and @smithsonianmag.bsky.social. 📷 Kevin Allen

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 25/06/2026

We're thrilled to be on the ground at the 2026 Kavli-IAU Global Coordination Workshop "International Coordination of the Time Domain & Multi-messenger Sky: New Opportunities & New Challenges" this week in Görlitz, Germany, the site of the new German Center for Astrophysics 1/3

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 18/06/2026

We’re excited #AAS248 kicked off with the Fred Kavli Plenary Lecture by Dr. Richard Teague @mit.edu, pictured here with our own Dr. Stella Kafka & AAS VP Dr. Dawn Gelino. Dr. Teague is transforming our understanding of how planetary systems form and pioneering ways to find hidden worlds. #KavliAstro

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 16/06/2026

Risa Wechsler started as a Hubble Fellow and is now director of @kipac.bsky.social , known for her work on some of the world's most ambitious sky surveys. See how her career has evolved within the Kavli network: www.kavlifoundation.org/news/the-kav...

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 15/06/2026

ICYMI the @American Academy of Arts and Sciences elected new 2026 members. Our sincerest congratulations goes to Henry T. Yang, @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social Chancellor and Kavli Foundation board member, and all the new members from the Kavli network. See the full list. www.amacad.org/new-members-...

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 08/06/2026

Join us in congratulating our vice president of science, Amy Bernard! Amy received the prestigious John and Samuel Bard Award in Medicine and Science from @bardcollege.bsky.social for her achievements in research and supporting science for the benefit of humanity. alums.bard.edu/reunion/awar...

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 04/06/2026

Attending the International Congress for Neuroethology next month? Don't miss two special opportunities to explore how neuroscience connects with our rapidly changing world. 1/4

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 03/06/2026

Save the date! On June 10, @kavliprize.bsky.social will announce the 2026 Laureates. Every two years, #KavliPrize awards outstanding research at the frontiers of #astrophysics #nanoscience and #neuroscience. Visit kavliprize.org on June 10 to discover the 2026 Kavli Prize laureates.

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 21/05/2026

Cross-disciplinary conversations taught Archana Raja to research beyond traditional boundaries. Now she investigates single-atom-thin materials with implications for quantum computing, energy conversion & more. See her journey in the Kavli network. www.kavlifoundation.org/news/the-kav... #KavliNano

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 20/05/2026

Some minerals erode, others endure in extreme conditions. It's unknown how this unfolds at an atomic level. A Kavli-supported study by Karl Lang and Claudia Avalos will research monazite to explore resilience in materials critical for the future. www.kavlifoundation.org/news/a-nanos... #KavliNano

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 14/05/2026

Exciting news! @time.com named our President Cynthia Friend one of the most influential people in #philanthropy. At a pivotal moment, we're proud to see her leadership recognized for mobilizing collective impact with funders and supporting frontier research and scientists. time.com/collection/t...

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 07/05/2026

Our President Cynthia Friend had the honor of addressing @northeasternu.bsky.social's 2026 PhD grads. At a moment of uncertainty for science and academia, her message was clear: Disruption doesn't have to be an ending. It can be the beginning of something new to shape. Watch: bit.ly/49gdyAU

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 29/04/2026

Meet our newest #KavliScholar: Dr. Rafael E. Perez, Assoc. Research Scientist in the Dept. of Psychiatry and Neurology at Yale School of Medicine. Perez investigates how experience affects opioid analgesia, tolerance and addiction. Learn more: www.kavlifoundation.org/people/rafae... #KavliNeuro

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 27/04/2026

Christoph Kirst's career has been shaped by the Kavli ecosystem, from a workshop at UCSB's Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics to an Assistant Professor at UCSF's Kavli Institute for Fundamental Neuroscience. His story is among many shaped by The Kavli Foundation’s investments. bit.ly/49f8Bbs

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 23/04/2026

1/4 The Kavli Foundation is proud to support three featured sessions at the 2026 MRS Spring Meeting spotlighting leaders advancing the frontiers of materials science. If you're attending, don't miss these sessions! #S26MRS #KavliNano 🧵

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 17/04/2026

We're thrilled to support geneticist Alexander Starr as a FutureHouse AI-for-Science Fellow. From human-chimp cell data to AI-driven discovery, his work is uncovering the genetic roots of uniquely human traits and predicting how gene regulation evolves across species.

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 26/03/2026

Neuroscientist @wolfgangstein.bsky.social is studying how nervous systems adapt to a changing planet in an unlikely spot: a crab's stomach. Learn more about this emerging field that links brain science with ecology to understand the biological impacts of a changing planet: bit.ly/3O4ljm7 #KavliNeuro

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 24/03/2026

"In a time of uncertainty, it’s important to connect people to science. Sharing science isn't just about facts. It's about opening windows into the wonder, challenges and human side of science." Kavli's Brooke Smith celebrated the @aaas.org Kavli Science Journalism Awards winners at the #AAASmtg

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 18/03/2026

This week, we met with researchers on the Via Project, which we're proud to support through the Kavli Innovation Award to @kipac.bsky.social to study dark matter and provide an unprecedented view of the Galaxy. Learn more from cosmologist @risawechsler.bsky.social: youtu.be/Fme8w0llRWs #KavliAstro

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 05/01/2026

At the #AAS247 Fred Kavli Plenary Lecture, Dr. Daniella “Dani” Mendoza DellaGiustina of the University of Arizona shared new insights from OSIRIS-REx, including what Bennu’s samples are revealing about the early Solar System. A great start to the meeting! #KavliAstro #NASA #OSIRISREx #Bennu

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 31/12/2025

Earlier this year, the science community was invited to nominate scientists whose basic research transformed science. The next prize, which awards $1 million in three fields will be announced on June 10, 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/4q1s1Xh #2025YearInReview #TheKavliPrize

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 26/12/2025

Meet the members of the 2026 Kavli Prize Selection Committees in Astrophysics, Nanoscience, and Neuroscience. These renowned scientists play an important role of selecting basic research breakthroughs that push the boundaries of frontier science. bit.ly/44ofQM3 #2025YearInReview

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 12/12/2025

Applications to host a Civic Science Fellow will close on Monday (December 15). If you are interested in hosting a fellow, apply now to become a host partner institution for the 2026-2027 cohort: bit.ly/47gHtXJ @danafoundation.bsky.social

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 03/12/2025

Narayan Sankaran, a former Civic Science Fellow hosted at the Kavli Center for Ethics, Science, and the Public at UC Berkeley, works to grapple with ethical dilemmas by learning from members of society. Learn more: bit.ly/49LZd0f Apply to become a host partner institution by 12/15: bit.ly/47gHtXJ

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 02/12/2025

We’re proud to celebrate Nick Spitzer as the incoming President of SfN! Dr. Spitzer, former founding co-director of the Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind & professor of neurobiology at UCSD, has made significant contributions to our understanding of brain plasticity. Congrats! #KavliNeuro #SfN25

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 29/11/2025

“The first images are spectacular, and it’s mind-blowing to think about what we’ll be able to do with this survey.” -Risa Wechsler, KIPAC Director This fall, the Rubin Observatory begins its decade-long #LSST sky survey, built on two decades of work at KIPAC: bit.ly/48eksFt #KavliAstro

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 24/11/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Christian Aganze, @kipac.bsky.social postdoctoral fellow and researcher involved with the Via Project, for receiving Honorable Mention for the 2025 Joseph A. Johnson Award for Excellence from the National Society of Black Physicists. #KavliAstro 🔗 bit.ly/48gnych

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 19/11/2025

Thrilled to share a new feature on Prof. Dame Carol Robinson in the Civic Science Funders Collaborative series. She highlights early engagement, support for diverse career paths, and investment in basic science. 🔗: bit.ly/3K2mjoT “The earlier you start the conversation, the better…”

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 16/11/2025

Join us for a showcase of tools and technologies generated through the BRAIN Initiative – visit us on Sunday, 11/16 from 7-9:30pm at the Hilton (Sapphire Ballroom) #studyBRAIN #SfN25

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 14/11/2025

Will you be at #SfN25? Don’t miss these lectures: 📍Sun 11/16 3pm: The Neural Code of Speech (Edward Chang, KIFN) 📍Mon 11/17 10:30am: Motor Cortex Circuits for Learned Movements (Takaki Komiyama, KIBM) 📍Tue 11/18 5:30pm: Neuronal Aging & Cognitive Decline (Rusty Gage, KIBM) #KavliNeuro

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 12/11/2025

A special collaboration can change how we see the universe. In 2003, we joined Stanford & SLAC National Lab to launch KIPAC, helping make the Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s #LSST possible. Now, LSST is about to map billions of galaxies. Learn more: bit.ly/4i2slSX

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 11/11/2025

We are honored to sponsor the 7th Annual Japan SciCom Forum (JSF), which is taking place November 11-13 in Tokyo, Japan. JSF is a global gathering focused on advancing science communication and public engagement while highlighting the connection between science research and society.

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 04/11/2025

What does a Civic Science Fellow do? As a computer scientist, Dr. Christine Custis explored the ethics of AI & tech at the Institute for Advanced Study, examining how these tools affect marginalized communities. Apply to be a host institution: bit.ly/47gHtXJ

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 03/11/2025

Our President & CEO Cynthia Friend opened the final Kavli Carnegie Capitol Science evening, “Face Value: How the Brain Shapes Human Connection,” featuring 2024 Kavli Laureate Nancy Kanwisher (Prof at MIT). bit.ly/4oPRSkD @carnegiescience.bsky.social @nancykanwisher.bsky.social

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 30/10/2025

Why apply to host Civic Science Fellow? Civic Science Fellows connect science, communities, and policy to spark cultural shifts in how science is practiced. Funding is available for 18-month projects - apply today bit.ly/47gHtXJ

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 29/10/2025

We hope to see you at the 2025 SfN for the BRAIN Initiative Alliance Social: Toolmakers Showcase! Nov 16, 2025 | 7:00–9:30 PM PT Hilton Bayfront Sapphire Ballrooms IJMN, San Diego, CA Register at bit.ly/47dPJcn

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 22/10/2025

Apply to host a Civic Science Fellow! Civic science connects people across different expertise and experiences to strengthen science, communities, and decision-making as interdependent elements of a thriving future. Learn more + apply for funding to host a Civic Science Fellow: bit.ly/47gHtXJ

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 08/10/2025

Join us on Wednesday, October 29 from 6:30-8pm ET for an exciting conversation between Kavli Prize Laureate Nancy Kanwisher. The evening's conversation is "Face Value: How the Brain Shapes Human Connection." Register to join on 10/29: bit.ly/3VRv33B

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 06/10/2025

Honored to join global leaders at the 22nd STS Forum in Kyoto -to discuss how science & tech can shape the next century. As a foundation advancing science for humanity, we're proud to be part of this vital dialogue on building a better future for all. Learn more: bit.ly/3WnSIIS #STSforum

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 03/10/2025

At last week's Science Summit at the UN General Assembly, @narayansankaran.bsky.social asked, "What if neuroscience began by listening to the people it aims to serve?" Learn more about what he shared - with implications between science and society that will shape the future: bit.ly/4pPK6Za

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 30/09/2025

Calling all BRAIN tool, tech, and theory developers! The BRAIN Initiative Alliance is hosting the BIA Toolmakers Showcase at #SfN25. If you have a tool or technology ready to share with the #neuroscience community, apply to be a featured toolmaker by this Friday: bit.ly/3W4GeWv #studyBRAIN

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 29/09/2025

Many key cell structures are too thick for standard cryo-EM. Now in Nature Methods: Kavli-trained nanoscientist Yue Yu & colleagues describe a technique that boosts contrast 5x in thick biological samples, sharpening views of proteins, viruses & organelles. bit.ly/4mJPWJ1 #KavliNano #CryoEM

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 29/09/2025

Calling all BRAIN tool, tech, and theory developers! The BRAIN Initiative Alliance is hosting the BIA Toolmakers Showcase at #SfN25. If you have a tool/tech to share with the #neuroscience community, apply by Friday: bit.ly/3W4GeWv #studyBRAIN | @sfn.org

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 26/09/2025

Save the Date! The BRAIN Initiative Alliance is hosting the BIA Toolmakers Showcase at #SfN25 on Sunday, November 16 from 7-9:30pm. We hope to see you there: bit.ly/46HcPXu #studyBRAIN | @sfn.org

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 16/09/2025

Open data = faster discoveries. Through initiatives like Neurodata Without Borders, Open Source Software for Neuroscience, and the African Brain Data Science Academy, we are helping make neuroscience a global, shared resource. bit.ly/4nxPIW7 #OpenScienceWeek #OpenData #KavliNeuro

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The Kavli Foundation @kavlifoundation.org · 12/09/2025

The #Scialog on Sustainable Minerals, Metals, and Materials is underway in Tucson, AZ. Great to see Jaime, Helen, and Loretta - the fellows working on sustainable alternatives to pigments. Learn more: bit.ly/46mcppn #KavliNano

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