Fred and Marion Schindler

The Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience was proud to name the Frederick J. and Marion A. Schindler Cognitive Neurophysiology Laboratory in grateful recognition of the Schindlers’ generosity and their passion to support research that will enable neuroscience-based interventions for autism.

“Developmental disabilities often remain obstacles to success in higher education and the workplace, despite the best efforts of parents, teachers, physicians, and therapists. I saw this first-hand as a teacher. What is needed is improvement in cost-effective therapies with the potential for reversing or compensating for genetic or developmental differences. We all know that the brain can be changed through therapy and mindfulness. Imagine if we used technology to actually look at those brain signals? How could we use this information to help a person adapt? I am very optimistic that the contributions from this laboratory will be tremendous.”

—Fred Schindler ’57

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Watch a video of the lab dedication and interview.