ANA Vision, Purpose, Mission & Values
ANA is an emerging cross-sector professional body and global network.
Together, we align around a shared vision, mission, purpose, and values that guide everything we do — from governance to grassroots action:
VISION
A society where neuroscience knowledge is applied ethically to improve lives at scale.
MISSION
Empowering ethically applied neuroscience for global impact.
PURPOSE
Bridging the translation gap between discoveries in the lab and real-world demand for solutions.
VALUES
JOIN US to get the answers to these values based questions, and help us to shape the outcomes:
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ETHICS – Applying Neuroscience Responsibly in Society
Where in the system can ethics act as the fulcrum for how we behave? -
SUSTAINABILITY – Ensuring Representation across Global Communities
How can applying neuroscience drive a more equitable future? -
INNOVATION – Championing an Interdisciplinary Ecosystem
What new possibilities emerge when diverse brains and technology come together? -
GROWTH – Driving Collective Brain Health Impact
Why does investing in the brain economy matter?
Here’s what this means in practice:
Cross-disciplinary Global ANA Network
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Why: Multi-interdisciplinary NEURO NETWORK accelerating joined up thinking to solve complex problems.
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What: To build the worlds largest network of applied neuroscientists and applied professionals.
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How: Build a sustainable infrastructure to assure the growth and connectivity of the ANA Network.
Ethically Applied Neuroscience
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Why: To ensure the equitable application of neuroscience, upholding ethical standards.
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What: Establish an Ethical Charter that guides the responsible application of neuroscience in society.
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How: Members commit to the NEURO CHARTER and SOCIAL PLEDGES as measures of their global impact.
Improving Lives
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Why: To enhance everyday life through neuroscience driven solutions and education: NEURO LEARN.
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What: Bridging the translation gap between discoveries in the lab and real-world demand for solutions
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How: Advancing applications in healthcare, education, industry, and raising public awareness.
Global Impact
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Why: To make neuroscience advancements accessible to all, empowering individual differences.
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What: Grow the ANA NETWORK to 10,000 by the end of 2030 to deliver the mission.
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How: Championing the global neuroscience market to underpin change where its needed most and on time.
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