Neuroscience opens a window into the hidden operations of the brain - the vast intricate networks of neural activity continuously predicting, interpreting, and constructing our experiences, shaping how we think, feel, learn, adapt and connect.

Neuroscience helps us understand how our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours emerge from the extraordinarily complex interaction between our brain, our body, our environment, our history, and the world around us.

Today, neuroscience research and discoveries are no longer confined to the laboratory, increasingly being applied across healthcare, education, business, sport, technology, design, leadership, economics, public policy, and everyday life.

As a professional body and global network, ANA exists to bridge the gap between neuroscientific discovery and real-world demand, translating knowledge from 'lab to life' across sectors.

We operate within the emerging Brain Economy ecosystem, advancing brain capital priorities through global Chapters, interdisciplinary collaborations, evidence-led science communication, and responsible practice.

Our VISION

A world that recognises Brain Capital (brain health & brain skills) as core assets for human and economic flourishing.

Our PURPOSE

Ethically translating neuroscience in society to build measurable Brain Capital.

Our MISSION

Empowering ethically applied neuroscience for global impact.

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🌍 ANA Global Chapter Spotlight Replay Series

Applied Neuroscience in Action from across the Globe!

FREE access to anyone curious about their brain 🧠

EXPLORE interdisciplinary TALKS, PODCASTS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, MINI-MASTERCLASSES, CASE STUDIES AND FIELD/RESEARCH INSIGHTS from across the global ANA chapter network.

Part of the ANA Chapter Launch Week!

🚀 INTRODUCING THREE NEW CHAPTERS

Launching 29 June 2026!

🇺🇸 Houston — Corporate Sustainability & Human Systems

🇵🇭 Manila — Environmental Neuroscience, including Energy & Soil Systems

🇦🇺 Melbourne — Clinical Psychology, Community & Volunteer Mental Health Support

🌐 ESTABLISHED ANA CHAPTERS

One Year Anniversary!

🇦🇪 Dubai — Neuroleadership in Times of Uncertainty

🇫🇷 Paris — AI & Mental Health Case Studies

🇩🇪 Frankfurt — Brain States, Cognition & Workplace Decision-Making

🇧🇷 São Paulo — NeuroApp: AI & Mental Health ‘bridging the gap between crisis and systems’

🇭🇰 Hong Kong — Neuroleadership & the PROWESS Model in the workplace

🌍 FUTURE CHAPTERS

Stay Tuned!

🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇨🇦 Canada 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇵🇹 Portugal

The ANA Global Chapter Spotlight REPLAY Series showcases how neuroscience is being applied across different cultures, sectors, disciplines, and real-world challenges.

🎥 Available From 29 June 2026 via the ANA Replay Library

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Full Member

Qualified Neuroscientist, Applied Neuroscientist, or Allied Discipline

Full Members hold an MSc or higher in neuroscience, applied neuroscience, neuropsychology, neuropsychiatry, or a medical or research degree with neuroscience as a core component.

Associate Member

Academic or Professional, Advancing Neuroscience Applications in your work

Associate Members hold an MSc or higher degree in a field outside of neuroscience or equivalent professional qualifications and are interested in integrating neuroscience applications into their work.

Student/Graduate

Studied or Studying Neuroscience,

Applied Neuroscientist or Allied Discipline

Student Members are those currently studying neuroscience, applied neuroscience, or an allied discipline with a core neuroscience component, such as a medical, psychiatry or psychology degree.