Consulting

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

Who this is for
  • Companies and foundations seeking senior scientific perspective on mental health, resilience,
    motivation or performance
  • Teams working at the interface of neuroscience, psychology, metabolism/nutrition and behavior
  • Institutions and research-facing organizations looking for strategic clarity, critical input or high-level guidance, rather than operational execution
how cartesan contributes

Cartesan’s consulting work focuses on clarity, judgment and direction—helping clients think better, not do more.

  • Science-to-strategy advisory
    Clarify what current evidence supports, where uncertainties lie, and how to make informed decisions without oversimplification.
  • Concept and program shaping
    Support the early design or reframing of initiatives—defining goals, mechanisms, target populations and strategic priorities.
  • Scientific review and critical input Independent, expert assessment of scientific claims, research positioning, assumptions and feasibility.
  • Evaluation thinking
    Advise on meaningful outcomes, appropriate indicators and realistic evaluation approaches.
  • Leadership and institutional advisory
    High-level input on vision, strategy or governance questions for science-facing organizations, provided on a case-by-case basis.

Typical formats

  • Focused expert calls or consultations
  • Strategic workshops or closed-door discussions (remote or on-site)
  • Short advisory memos or concept notes
  • Ongoing advisory support