Brain Sciences for Society

Bay Brains

San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of SfN​

Key Chapter Activities

Brain Bee for Teens

Join the Bay Area Brain Bee regional competition on April 12, 2026.

TAI - Teens in AI - Challenge

Join the "Teen Life & Brain in AI-driven World" Challenge, April 19, 2026.

Brain Awareness Week

Various activities are conducted during the global Brain Awareness Week in March.

Neuro Discovery Days

Hands-on demos, lectures, group activities at colleges and high schools in Bay Area.

Brain Bee Prep Classes

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

BBSFN Youth Chapter

Offers exciting programs to engage high school students in the Bay Area.

BayBrainsSFN Team

Dr. Ashvin Radiya​

Founder of MindBrainAI.Life
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