In 2015, Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Dr. Priscilla Chan started what they call the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. The two decided to donate approximately 99 percent of their profits from Facebook to charity. With the main emphasis on research. They have a vision of eradicating all diseases by the year 2100. In order to achieve this, the couple and the foundation are constantly looking for new technology and knowledge. And now they have set their sights on Norway, Trondheim and the former winners of the Nobel Prize, May-Britt and Edvard Moser. Want to spread knowledge from Trondheim to the world Last year it became known that the group in the Moser environment had invented a new mini microscope. The invention will be revolutionary in brain research. This small microscope is the first of its kind, and acts as a kind of window into the brain. And it was based on this technology that the researchers in Trondheim applied for support from the Chan Zuckerberg initiative. Something they have now confirmed. – It is interesting to get into the elite. They do not hand out this money completely freely. The applications are evaluated very thoroughly and now we have come through the eye of the needle. It is a stamp of quality, says Edvard Moser to news. In the first instance, the researchers in Norway have been awarded a sum of between NOK 5 and 6 million. – As we have understood it – once we have gained entry, they will follow us further and possibly support us more later. So this is a fantastic way to get funds. And perhaps Chan and Zuckerberg can be models for others who want to provide funding for research, says May-Britt Moser. Here is the new device Mini2P. Perhaps the small microscope can help solve the Alzheimer’s puzzle. Photo: Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience Praised by Priscilla Chan In an email, via NTNU to news, Priscilla Chan writes the following: – Advanced imaging technology is crucial for our mission to cure, prevent or manage all disease by the end of this century . We are pleased to support the work of Edvard Moser and his global team of researchers in the development and sharing of new imaging technology. This will lead to a better understanding of health and illness. The researchers at NTNU have been working on the newly developed technology since 2018. Weijian Zong holds up Mini2P. He has had a lot to say about the development of the new microscope. Photo: Rita Elmkvist/NTNU The device is placed on the head of an experimental mouse, and thus the researchers can see with their own eyes how the nerve cells in the brain interact. – In high resolution, you can see how thousands of cells change activity when the mouse runs around. It is a direct insight into the brain and what happens in the nerve cells. We can see how the cells work to achieve, among other things, a sense of place and memory, says Edvard Moser. This has never before been possible. And for the money they have now received, the new technology will be shared with researchers all over the world. The work will start as early as next week. Images of neurons in the brain, before and after the new technology. On the left in the picture, the new mini scope is put into use. Hiring a specialist The Moser gang spends the money on hiring a microscope specialist. He comes from New Zealand and will learn the new technology. He will then travel around to teach others. The project will be put into operation in five labs worldwide. Here, the microscope will explore several different areas of the brain. In this way, one hopes to find out more about the various mental functions that occur. The Norwegian Nobel Prize winners are keen to share both knowledge and data. – We cannot do everything ourselves, so we want to spread this knowledge. And we welcome new knowledge. We have shared data for a long time, long before it was even required, says May-Britt Moser. There are around 100,000 brain researchers in the world, and the more people who can use the technology, the better, the two believe. And if you want to eradicate all diseases in the next 80 years, you just have to keep going. Because there isn’t much time in the world, according to Moser. – Then it is important to spread the good word, good techniques and what is available. And maybe solutions to terrible diseases can be found. Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have a strong desire to make the world a better place for the rising generation of children. Photo: CZI
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Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife give the Moser gang millions of kroner in support – news Trøndelag
