BHRI Research Focus Groups
Over the next five years, BHRI will build upon the foundation of existing programming to focus upon selected neuroscience research areas with the creation of four Research Focus Groups: 
Brain Aging and Health – cutting-edge research to prevent and treat age-related neurodegenerative diseases as well as improve brain health across the lifespan.
Stress, Trauma and Mental Health – furthering knowledge of the psychological and biological bases of stress and mental health, as well as influence of societal stressors on brain health and disease.
Hormones, Brain and Behavior - understanding how the brain controls hormones that regulate critical body functions as well as the influence of hormones
Neurodiversity – Building upon the recent creation of the Neurodiversity Research Initiative. research to promote an understanding and awareness of variation in brain function in neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals, with the inclusion of the voices of neurodivergent individuals.
The goal of each group will be to apply for large-scale, collaborative (multi-user) external funding, including applications for shared research equipment, student training programs, pilot grant support, and/or community outreach and collaboration.