A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Dec. 5 for the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience in Jupiter. The event celebrated the opening of the first facility in the United States for the Germany-based Max Planck Society that has more than 80 facilities worldwide.
The program included an introduction by Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience Scientific Director and CEO Dr. David Fitzpatrick, a welcome video from former Governor Jeb Bush, opening remarks by Max Planck Society President Dr. Peter Gruss, a video message from Federal Research Minister of Germany Annette Schavan, comments from German Federal Ministry of Education and Research State Secretary and Department Head Cornelia Quennet-Thielen, remarks from Florida CFO Jeff Atwater and comments from Board of County Commissioners Chairman Steven Abrams, Town of Jupiter Mayor Karen Golonka and Florida Atlantic University President Dr. Mary Jane Saunders.
At the event, the new logo was presented that incorporates the brain’s most basic element, a neuron, symbolizing the organization’s focus on unlocking the mysteries of the brain. After the program in the tent, guests were invited to watch the ribbon-cutting ceremony and take a tour of the new facility.