An Evening with Friends of Rutgers Brain Health Institute

On May 21, 2025, we hosted An Evening with Friends of Rutgers Brain Health Institute (FoRBHI) at the Zimmerli Art Museum.

The event featured a presentation by BHI Director, Dr. Gary Aston-Jones, opportunities to connect with BHI’s five Center Directors and faculty, and time to explore the museum’s galleries. Guests also enjoyed a stunning performance by rising Metropolitan Opera soprano and Rutgers alumna Amanda Batista, accompanied by pianist Ye In Kwak—both members of the Met’s Lindemann Young Artist Development Program. Over sixty Rutgers alumni, donors, and friends of the university met our leading scientists and learn about their groundbreaking research on everything ranging from autism to Alzheimer’s disease, discovering new ways to support and advance neuroscience and brain health research at Rutgers.

A highlight of the evening was a stunning musical performance by rising Metropolitan Opera soprano and Rutgers alumna Amanda Batista, accompanied by pianist Ye In Kwak. Both artists are members of the Met’s prestigious Lindemann Young Artist Development Program.