Neuro360

Unlocking The Future With Neuroscience Innovation

360 Degrees of Neurological Innovation

Listen to BioSTL President & CEO discuss NEURO360 with KTRS

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ABOUT US

Building a thriving, inclusive, and sustainable neuroscience ecosystem in St. Louis.

A coalition of more than 25 partner organizations, NEURO360 is dedicated to establishing a thriving, inclusive, sustainable neuroscience ecosystem in the St. Louis region that will improve wellness in underserved communities, address neurobiological health disparities, and inspire accountable, innovative, human-centered practices and technologies of the future.

OUR MISSION

Ignite a Regional Transformation through Neuro-Innovation

Advancing Neuroscience Breakthroughs

Developing and commercializing new neurotechnologies that will address regional, national, and societal challenges.

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Catalyzing Participation in the Innovation Ecosystem

Meaningfully and inclusively engaging underrepresented communities in St. Louis’ neuroscience innovation ecosystem.

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Accelerating Inclusive Career Pathways

Growing and evolving the STEM workforce equitably to expand the region’s research, technology, and manufacturing workforce and reach untapped populations.

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Building a Scalable Innovation Model

Breaking academic silos, working closely with communities to address healthcare and educational disparities, incorporating market demand and industry expertise in technology development, and scaling inclusive talent pathways.

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OUR IMPACT

St. Louis: A Hub For The Future

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Neuroscience labs at Washington University

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Financial impact accrued to underserved & underrepresented communities

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Individuals trained to secure high-wage jobs within 10 years

OUR LEADERS

Bringing St. Louis into the Future

Eric Gulve

    Eric
    Gulve

    Retired EVP, BioSTL and President, BioGenerator; (Co-PI) Engine Co-Director; Translation Co-Lead

    Eric Leuthardt

      Eric
      Leuthardt

      Co-Founder/Chief Scientific Officer, WashU, (Co-PI) Engine Co-Lead Translation, Co-Lead

      Brittany Whitley

      Brittany
      Whitley

      Director of Regional Workforce Strategy,
      BioSTL

      Joyce
      Balls-Berry

      Associate Professor of Neurology, WashU Use-Inspired R&D, Co-Lead

      Katherine Scheidhauer

      Katherine
      Scheidhauer

      Program Coordinator,
      WashU,
      Operations Lead

      Lori
      Becker

      CEO, Starkloff Disability Institute

      Faybra Jabulani

        Faybra
        Jabulani

        Director of Racial Equity, Capacity Forward Through Ferguson, Inclusive Engagement Co-Lead

        Natalie Self

          Natalie
          Self

          Sr. VP, Equitable Economic Impact, Cortex, Inclusive Engagement Co-Lead

          Linda Richards

            Linda
            Richards

            Chair – Dept. of Neuroscience, WashU, Use Inspired R&D, Co-Lead

            Dedric Carter

              Dedric
              Carter

              Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Economic Development & Chief, Innovation Officer, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, External Advisory Board Chair

              Justin Raymundo

              Justin
              Raymundo

              Vice President of Innovation Ecosystem-Building, BioSTL, Ecosystem and Partnerships Lead

              Brian Manchisi

                Brian
                Manchisi

                Special Assistant to the Vice Chancellor of Innovation, WashU, Finance Lead

                  Ben
                  Johnson

                  Senior Vice President, Programs, BioSTL, Operations and Strategy Lead

                  Andwele Jolly

                    Andwele
                    Jolly

                    President and CEO, St. Louis Integrated Health Network (IHN)

                    Juliana Amaral Passipieri

                      Juliana
                      Amaral Passipieri

                      Division Administrator, WashU, Grant Lead

                      Dr. Jenna Gorlewicz

                      Dr. Jenna
                      Gorlewicz

                      Associate Professor in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, Saint Louis University

                      Jeffrey Milbrandt

                        Jeffrey
                        Milbrandt

                        James S. McDonnell Professor and Executive Director of McDonnell Genome Institute

                        Steven Bruce

                        Director of the Center for Trauma Recovery, Director of Clinical Training, Professor of Psychological Sciences, University of Missouri-St. Louis

                        OUR NEWS

                        Press on St. Louis' Neuro Ecosystem

                        “By leveraging world-class discovery, commercialization, and manufacturing assets, we will rapidly and effectively bring breakthrough, neuroscience-driven technologies to market that advance national and economic security.”

                        - Donn Rubin, President & CEO, BioSTL

                        OUR COALITION

                        Collaboration with a Shared Vision

                        Currently, the NEURO360 coalition includes eight institutions of higher education, five local and state public-sector partners, 15 industry firms and groups, three healthcare organizations and systems, two tech-based economic development groups (including BioSTL), four education, labor, and workforce training organizations, and three organizations representing the perspectives of underserved communities.

                        Neuro360

                        Unlocking The Future With Neurological Innovation

                        360 Degrees of Neurological Innovation

                        Workforce

                        Development of a diverse, globally competitive workforce across biotechnology, healthcare, informatics and manufacturing

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                        Security

                        Improve defense and civilian health, readiness, and capabilities to support Americans’ well-being

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                        Infrastructure

                        Enhance infrastructure and develop new resources to support research and educational activities across St. Louis

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