Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Institute
| Formation | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Tianqiao Chen and Chrissy Luo |
| Type | Non-profit institute |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Supporting fundamental brain research and development |
| Headquarters | Menlo Park, California |
Region | United States, China |
| Methods | Endowments and educational programs |
| Fields | Neuroscience |
Executive director | David Tan |
| Affiliations | Zhou Liangfu Foundation, Caltech, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Mental Health Center |
| Endowment | $1 billion (2016) |
| Website | cheninstitute |
The Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Institute (also referred to as the Chen Institute or TCCI) is a non-profit institute founded by husband and wife Tianqiao Chen and Chrissy Luo with the aim of supporting study into the human brain. In 2016 the couple committed US$1 billion to support the institute's work, which focuses on research in three core areas – brain discovery, brain treatment and brain development. Towards that end, the institute supports interdisciplinary research concerning neuroscience, particularly research on brain mechanics, perception, and the impact of perception on behavior and well-being.