Brain Sciences for Society

Bay Brains

San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of SFN​

Key Chapter Activities

Hands-on Exhibits & Lectures

Interactive exhibits & lectures at your campus on Wonders & Illusions of Brain, Mind and AI.

Mind, Brain & AI Summit

A Summit is being planned in Fall 2025. Please Join us to know more and volunteer.

MaiND Program

Mind Bee & NeurSmartClubs for college and high school students on Illusions of Mind and AI.

Brain Awareness Week

We support the Dana Foundation's global Brain Awareness with activities involving public at large.

Brain Bee for Teens

Bay Area Brain Bee was conducted by Prof. James Murray at CSU, Hayward in March 2025.

Brain Bee Prep Classes

Prof. James Murray led online and in-person prep classes and intro to neuroscience in Feb'25.

BayBrainsSFN Team

Dr. Ashvin Radiya​

Founder of NeuroSmartLife.org
President, Bay Area Chapter of SFN
Entrepreneur, Teacher, Mentor

Prof. James Murray​

Professor of Neuroscience at CSU
Secretary, Bay Area Chapter of SFN
Organizer of Bay Area Brain Bee

Dr. Divya Sitaraman

Faculty of Psychology at CSU, Hayward
Faculty Advisor, Bay Area Chapter of SFN

Dr. Michelle Gravier

Faculty, Dept of Hearing Sciences
Faculty Advisor, Bay Area Chapter of SFN

Our Partners

ABOUT US

Our Purpose

  • Bring together scientists, thinkers, advocates, educators and entrepreneurs interested in all levels of biological organization of the brain and its implications for individuals and society
  • Make the public aware of latest insights from brain sciences
  • Foster greater understanding and dialog at the intersection of natural intelligence (as understood from brain sciences) and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Support an alliance between academics, corporations and entrepreneurs in the Silicon Valley
  • Inform the general public of the results and implications of current research in this area