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Neuroscientist Doris Tsao joins Astera to lead its new neuroscience program
The Astera Institute is excited to launch a major new neuroscience research effort led by Dr. Doris Tsao, who will be joining as Chief Scientist for Astera Neuro. We seek to understand one of the deepest mysteries of science: how the brain produces conscious experience, cognition, and intelligent behavior. Astera will support this effort with […]
Introducing our next Residents
We’re excited to introduce three new entrepreneurs to our residency cohort
From systems operators to systems architects
Going up a level from data generation to think about the data systems we design and embed
Understanding intelligence: Simplex views on complex systems
A conversation with Adam Shai and Paul Riechers, co-founders of Simplex
A night sky full of living worlds
A conversation with Astera Resident Edwin Kite on applied planetary science, applied astrobiology, and what it would take to terraform Mars
How we get to an abundant future
A perspective from Eli Dourado, Astera’s Head of Strategic Investments
Inside baseball: The founder’s guide to funding health and science organizations
Successful fundraising isn’t just about logic; it’s about trust, your vision and your ability to manage the process
Scientific Publishing: Enough is Enough
Why we’re no longer funding journal publications
Reflecting on — and for — our Future
A conversation with Astera Resident Dakota Gruener on uncovering answers and driving action on how we can address our rapidly warming climate