The International Alliance for Translational Neuroscience (IATN) is an international multi-institutional organization aimed at achieving decisive advancements in the field of neuroscience and associated disorders by utilizing existing strengths of each institution to promote integration of research, education/training and collaboration of translational neuroscience research activities among the member institutions. The creation of the IATN represents a powerful step forward in collaboration and productivity, drawing together leading neuroscientists from internationally recognized institutions worldwide to improve our quality of life through translational neuroscience research.