Neuroscientist | Program Strategist | Brain Health Advocate
I’m a neuroscientist with a global academic foundation, now focused on designing and managing purpose-driven programs across science, health, and social impact. My career spans scientific research, program development, and program management within the nonprofit sector. I now utilize this experience to help organizations turn ideas into impact. I am also a passionate advocate for brain health, committed to translating scientific research into clear, actionable insights that help people proactively protect and strengthen their brain health.
Who I am?
I’m Resham Chhabra, a neuroscientist with a global perspective and a deep commitment to meaningful, real-world impact. My journey has taken me from academic research in neurodegeneration to building and managing research funding programs that drive change. I thrive at the intersection of science, structure, and purpose, helping ideas take shape and evolve into initiatives that matter.
What I do?
I design and manage scientific research funding initiatives from the ground up. My work focuses on creating clear, effective, and mission-aligned programs that enable organizations to advance discovery and innovation.
With a background in neuroscience and program management, I bring structure and strategy to:
- Building funding initiatives from scratch
- Designing full application and peer review processes
- Developing pre- and post-award management systems
- Creating fair, transparent, and efficient workflows for funding administration
- Supporting the growth and scaling of programs over time
Whether you’re starting fresh or evolving an existing program, I help organizations build funding programs that are credible, scalable, and aligned with their long-term goals.
I am also a passionate advocate for brain health, committed to sharing science-based insights that empower people to protect and strengthen their brain health.
Fun Facts about me
I earned my BSc in India, MSc in England, and PhD in Germany, and have held professional roles in both Europe and North America. These experiences shaped how I think, collaborate, and adapt globally.
Flying isn’t just a skill; it’s something I love. It sharpens my focus, demands precision, and gives me a kind of clarity I don’t find anywhere else.
Diving takes me into a completely different world. It’s quiet, immersive, and mentally grounding in a way that few experiences are.
It has taught me self-reliance, perspective, and how to feel at home anywhere in the world.
I spend full days out on rugged trails with my dog, where I feel most at home, alive, and connected to nature.
I ride a Yamaha R3 and enjoy the freedom, adventure, and the constant reminder it gives me to stay present and focused.