Conduct research, perform studies, collect data, and catalyze scientific progress and innovation to create impactful solutions and discoveries for the benefit of the public;engage in activities that bridge science, technology and human values through cross-disciplinary collaborations; coordinate with other organizations to integrate unique expertise and research findings for the purpose of bringing together critical human and material resources to solve challeging community problems;support scientific research and innovation by empowering scientists and researchers, working collaboratively, in a quest to seek solutions to a myriad of issues and problems in areas dealing with neuroscience, humanvalues, empathy, altruism, well-being, and mental health;provide a repository of knowledge for the community;support young as well as experienced researchers and professionals derived from the Countries of Brazil and United States to pursue higher scientific and human development goals;