Science-led approaches to resilience, motivation, and mental well-being

Cartesan helps companies, institutions and individuals translate rigorous and cutting-edge neuroscience, psychology and metabolic science into practical strategies, programs and initiatives.

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Cartesan brings research-grade neuroscience, psychology and metabolic science into practice—supporting organizations and individuals.

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Consulting

Strategic advisory and scientific guidance for organizations and leaders working on mental health, performance, nutrition, metabolism, and behavior change.

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Counseling

One-to-one support to help individuals make sense of stress, anxiety, low mood and motivation through an up-to-date scientific lens, and translate it into workable life decisions and routines.

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Speaking

Keynotes and interactive sessions that bring scientific depth with clarity, nuance and actionable takeaways.

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Project development & implementation

From concept to delivery: framing the question, building partnerships, defining workplans, shaping proposals and deliverables and, when needed, implementing projects through Cartesan’s resources and expert network.

How cartesan works
Mandates are led directly by Carmen Sandi, an internationally recognized leader in the neuroscience of stress, anxiety and motivation, with deep expertise in mental health and clinically informed psychology. Cartesan translates cutting-edge science into clear strategies, actionable recommendations and practical solutions, tailored to the client’s context. In addition, when a project benefits from complementary expertise or extra execution capacity, Cartesan mobilizes a curated network of collaborators (e.g., psychiatry, metabolism/nutrition, clinical research, and data-driven evaluation).

Evidence-led, not trend-led

Confidential and independent

Tailored to context

Clear, rigorous, and actionable

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Cartesan was founded by Carmen Sandi, Professor of Neuroscience at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) and a trained psychologist with postgraduate clinical training and hands-on clinical practice. Her work bridges rigorous brain and metabolic science
with real-world applications in stress resilience, anxiety, motivation and depression-related challenges.

With extensive experience leading international scientific organizations and building large-scale collaborations, she supports clients who need both scientific rigor and strategic execution.

Get in touch

If you would like to explore a collaboration, please get in touch. A short message is enough. Cartesan replies with suggested next steps and, when relevant, a short scoping call.
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