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Congressional Neuroscience Caucus

The bipartisan Congressional Neuroscience Caucus promotes a better understanding of how the brain develops, functions, and ages.

Co-chaired by Representative Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) and Representative Mike Thompson (D-CA), the caucus seeks to raise awareness about the millions of Americans afflicted with neurological disorders or mental illnesses.

See if your Representative is a MEMBER of the Congressional Neuroscience Caucus, if they are not listed, we encourage you to ASK them to join today!

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Announcing new Congressional Neuroscience Co-Chair ~ January 3, 2025

Representative Mike Thompson (D-CA) joined Representative Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) as Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Neuroscience Caucus (CNC) for the 119th Congress. Rep. Thompson succeeds Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), who co-founded the CNC in 2010 alongside Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA). View full press release here.

Congressman Luttrell delivers Floor Speech ~ March 13, 2024

Representative Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), co-chair of the Congressional Neuroscience Caucus, recognized Brain Awareness Week on the floor of the House of Representatives on March 13, 2024. Brain Awareness Week (March 11-17) is an opportunity to highlight the importance of brain research and brain health. The week provides a forum for stakeholders to educate the public about the brain and its functions, promising research endeavors, efforts toto maintain and improve brain health, and to encourage open conversations about psychological well-being. As Rep. Luttrell stated, we want to continue to highlight the research, innovation, and advocacy taking place in the neuroscience space. By leveraging Brain Awareness Week as a platform for education and collaboration, we can continue to work towards building a society that values and prioritizes brain health for all.

Congressional Neuroscience Caucus Briefings

The American Brain Coalition has teamed up with the Congressional Neuroscience Caucus in hosting and organizing events that focus on neuroscience: sponsoring briefings and information sessions on neuroscience research and findings; collaborating with patient advocacy, physician, and research organizations to build awareness; and distributing congressional communications and information such as Dear Colleagues and Congressional Record statements.

September 10, 2025 - Inventing the Future: Brain-Inspired Next-Generation Artificial Intelligence ~ RSVP HERE

  • Introductions & Moderator: John Ngai, Director, NIH BRAIN Initiative

  • Keynote Address: Former Representative Jennifer Wexton 

  • Mala Murthy, PhD, Director, Princeton Neuroscience Institute

  • Alex Leow, MD, PhD, Professor in Psychiatry & Bioengineering, University of Illinois Chicago

  • Leigh R. Hochberg, MD, PhD, Critical Care Neurologist & Neuroscientist, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brown University, and VA Providence Healthcare

June 24, 2025 - Celebrating 75 Years of Scientific Discovery and Innovation: NINDS 75th Anniversary Congressional Briefing (View Recording) (View Summary)

  • Opening Remarks: Mark Rasenick, PhD, ABC Board Chair, Distinguished Professor of Physiology & Biophysics and Psychiatry, University of Illinois, Chicago

  • Introductions & Moderator: Walter J. Koroshetz, MD, Director, National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke (NINDS)

  • Erika Augustine, MD, MS, Kennedy Krieger Institute

  • Richard Huganir, PhD, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

  • Edward M. Kaye, MD, Stoke Therapeutics

  • Ilene Penn Miller, JD, Epilepsy Thought Leader

May 7, 2025 - Advancing Neuroscience for Americans: Breakthroughs in Addiction Research Enabled by the NIH BRAIN Initiative  (View Summary) (View Recording)

  • Opening Remarks: Mark Rasenick, PhD, ABC Board Chair, Distinguished Professor of Physiology & Biophysics and Psychiatry, University of Illinois, Chicago

  • John J. Ngai, PhD, Director, The NIH Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative

  • Nora Volkow, MD, Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

  • Edward Mowery, BRAIN Study Participant

  • Prasad Shirvalkar, MD, PhD, BRAIN Principal Investigator, Associate Professor, University of California, San Francisco

  • Paul J. Kenny, PhD, Director, Drug Discovery Institute, Professor & Chair, Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

February 20, 2025 ~ The Future of the BRAIN Initiative: Sustaining Global Leadership in Neuroscience Research After a Decade of Discovery (View Summary)

  • Opening Remarks: Mark Rasenick, PhD, ABC Board Chair, Distinguished Professor of Physiology & Biophysics and Psychiatry, University of Illinois, Chicago

  • John J. Ngai, PhD, Director, The NIH Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative

  • Evan Einstein, MD, MPH, Psychiatrist, Assistant Professor, University of California, Los Angeles  

  • Adam Holbrook, Infantry Platoon Sergeant, US Army, E4/Specialist (Ret.)

  • Nanthia Suthana, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, Los Angeles

  • Moderator: Diane Lipscombe, PhD, Government & Public Affairs Committee Chair,
    Society for Neuroscience

View American Brain Coalition Archives ~
Congressional Neuroscience Caucus Briefings

Press Release Announcing New CNC Co-Chair ~ March 16, 2023
Congressman Luttrell Named Congressional Neuroscience Caucus Co-Chair
ACNP 2022 Public Service Award

The Public Service Award has been established in recognition of substantial contributions to affect public policies or other activities related to improving the health of the public with an emphasis on patients with brain diseases. This year the ABC nominated Congressional Neuroscience Caucus Co-Chairs Congressman Earl Blumenauer and Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers. View the full press release here.

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