Mission

The 10,000 Brains Project is a nonprofit initiative dedicated to advancing targeted therapies for the millions of people affected by neurodegenerative diseases worldwide. By working across neurodegenerative diseases and harnessing the full potential of innovative tools and technologies, we aim to accelerate breakthroughs in  earlier detection and more personalized care.

Vision

We envision a future where innovative technologies—such as artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics— unlock new insights across neurodegenerative disorders, enabling earlier detection and more personalized treatment for all patients.

Origin Story

The 10,000 Brains Project was created in 2023 by Kathy Harvard, Michael Maynard, and Everett Cook, three passionate, longtime patient advocates whose family and friends had been affected by various neurodegenerative diseases. What started as an effort to raise greater awareness about brain diseases quickly evolved into a plan for real action. Seeking a greater sense of urgency and more progress toward the cures patients need, they founded The 10,000 Brains Project to drive change in the way research is done.

Patrick Brannelly has a long track as a leader and change agent in neuroscience. He had previously worked with the founders on other initiatives over the years and was an informal advisor to them as they incubated The 10,000 Brains Project. He joined them as the organization’s founding CEO in 2023. Pat is passionate about bringing neuroscience research into the digital age, creating the conditions for breakthroughs that more traditional approaches could never achieve.

10,000 Brains is proof that when personal experience meets visionary leadership, real change is possible. And this movement isn’t limited to scientists or advocates— there is space for everyone to play a role in reshaping the future of neurodegenerative disease research.