The Mind Research Network

The Mind Research Network

Independent nonprofit advancing brain imaging research

Overview

MRN is a nonprofit research organization that advances understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness and brain injury. It connects scientists worldwide to study brain function using neuroimaging like MRI and MEG. It develops and applies imaging methods within a collaborative research network rather than selling products. Its goal is to expand brain science knowledge to improve mental health care.

About The Mind Research Network

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Why The Mind Research Network is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • January 2026 CO2-glymphatic research with UNM and VA expands its Parkinson’s and dementia relevance.
  • MRN posted fresh 2026 publications on sleep restriction, white matter, and FASD.
  • August 2026 website updates show active senior leadership and operating research workflows.

What critics are saying

  • MRN depends on NIH and VA grants; Phase III ends without renewal.
  • Albuquerque concentration and nonprofit status limit recruiting against Stanford, UCSF, and Mayo.
  • If grant pipelines weaken, MRN’s research operations face existential contraction.

What makes The Mind Research Network unique

  • MRN’s 2011 Lovelace Biomedical partnership gives it embedded neuroimaging infrastructure.
  • MRN pairs MRI, MEG, and VA/UNM collaborations in Albuquerque.
  • Its 2026 focus spans psychosis, TBI, addiction, and neurodevelopment biomarkers.

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