Infosys Kris Gopal­krishnan gives big: Rs 225 crore for IISc brain research centre

Bangalore: A brain research centre at a cost of Rs 225 crore will come up here in a joint effort between Indian Institute of Science and a trust formed by Infosys Executive Vice-Chairman Kris Gopal­krishnan and his wife.

IISc, the country’s premier university for scientific research and higher education, and the Pratiksha Trust on Thursday announced the collaboration to establish the Centre for Brain  Research.

The Trust will grant Rs 225 crore over 10 years towards the establishment and functioning of the Centre.

The Centre, a Trust statement said, would be dedicated to study the numerous aspects of the functioning of the brain with specific goals to find cures for neurodegenerative conditions and diseases that are accelerated by old age.

Gopalakrishnan said,  “By funding and creating this Centre with IISc, we are working towards creating a globally recognized, world-class research facility  that will be at the cutting-edge of research on the human brain.”