Changing the way science is done.
Strategic funding has the potential to fuel breakthroughs and catalyze impact.
We take a holistic approach to identifying the resources that need to be brought to bear within a field, fostering the right environment for success, and bringing together the disciplines needed to accelerate progress in science.
Our ApproachIdentify key knowledge gaps and effective solutions
Build coalitions across disciplines and sectors
Design and implement large-scale research programs
Evaluate funding opportunities and guide strategic use of private capital
MEET OUR TEAM
We lead with expertise, passion, and purpose.
We're on a quest to help our partners harness their capital to fill gaps and deliver innovative solutions within the biomedical ecosystem.
We share our partners’ commitment to make the world a better place. We are changing the game, and building a lasting infrastructure to accelerate scientific progress.
We are connectors. Impactful science relies on being adept at communicating how research findings connect to a larger landscape to scientists and nonscientists alike.
Harnessing the power of data-driven insights can transform our understanding of disease and lead to groundbreaking treatments.
To change the way science is done, we need to step outside silos and harness new tools to improve scientific analysis, data management, and governance.
Going far involves transparency, collaboration, and meaningful intent. It takes a village.
We are steadfast in our commitment to expanding the boundaries of scientific knowledge and translating it into practical advancements.
We became scientists to help humanity, and we’re deeply committed to improving the culture and pace of science for the benefit of all.
CAS is comprised of people who care. Deeply. We are motivated to leave a positive impact on society and this motivation drives us to be extremely intentional about the way that we plan and operationalize our research programs.
Making scientific research more trustworthy, rigorous, open and efficient is what we aim for with every initiative.
Aligning partners in service of a common goal is key to advancing our impact.View Full Team
Ekemini A.U. Riley, PhD
President
Sonya B. Dumanis, PhD
Executive Vice President
Dana Lewis, PhD
Program Officer
Cornelis Blauwendraat, PhD
Chief Data Strategy Officer
Matthew Lewis, PhD
Program Officer
Erik Lontok, PhD
Senior Program Director
Linda Senbanjo, PhD
Program Officer
Hetal Shah, PhD
Senior Program Officer
Devin Snyder, PhD
Senior Program Officer
Robert Thibault, PhD
Open Science Consultant
Angie Barnard
Executive Assistant and Administrator
Our Initiatives
Accelerating the pace of discovery in science is at the core of our work. Our flagship initiatives span neurological conditions, wastewater-based epidemiology, open science policy, and more.
Explore our workAligning Science Across Parkinson’s
Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) is fostering collaboration and resources to better understand the underlying causes of Parkinson’s disease.
Wastewater SCAN
SCAN is partnering with communities in California and the life sciences research company Verily to offer communities across the U.S. an opportunity to monitor their own wastewater for COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses using SCAN’s method. CAS manages this initiative.
Breakthrough Discoveries for Thriving With Bipolar Disorder
Breakthrough Discoveries for Thriving With Bipolar Disorder (BD²) is designed to share data, methods, and resources across the bipolar disorder research community.
Aligning Research to Impact Autism
Aligning Research to Impact Autism (ARIA) is a new initiative leveraging advances in science, medicine, and technology to accelerate research and clinical care for autism.
Our Initiatives
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All Updates
Stay up to date on the latest news from CAS and our initiatives
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July 3, 2024
A covid summer uptick is underway as FLiRT and LB.1 variants ascend
• Washington Post
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July 1, 2024
Platform launched for sharing brain samples in Parkinson’s research
• Parkinson's News Today
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June 5, 2024
As a Third Worker Tests Positive for Bird Flu in US Dairy Cattle Outbreak, Here’s What to Know
• Jama Network
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June 5, 2024
New ‘FLiRT’ COVID Variants Could Be Driving an Uptick in Cases. Here’s How to Avoid Them
• Scientific American