Nonprofit IT Transformation: How DOCUmation Supports Neuroscience Research at the Mind Science Foundation

Nonprofit IT Solutions for Neuroscience Research

Meriam Good, President and CEO of the Mind Science Foundation, recently shared how DOCUmation’s support has been crucial in transforming their operations, enabling them to focus more on their core mission of advancing neuroscience research. By addressing the foundation’s IT challenges, DOCUmation has played a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency and security of their operations. Their collaboration has not only streamlined the foundation’s daily tasks but has also empowered them to extend their impact in the scientific community.

About the Mind Science Foundation

The Mind Science Foundation, founded by Tom Slick in 1958, is dedicated to studying human consciousness. They provide funding for early-career neuroscientists exploring this complex field. With research coming in from top institutions like Yale and Stanford, the foundation is a major player in this vital area of study. Their mission is to accelerate breakthroughs in neuroscience by supporting innovative research and fostering collaboration across disciplines.

Solving IT Challenges with the Right Tools

The foundation faced challenges with outdated IT systems and a small team struggling to keep up. That’s where DOCUmation, a trusted managed service provider (MSP), came in. By delivering comprehensive managed IT support, they moved the foundation’s operations to the cloud and provided modern equipment—significantly improving performance, uptime, and overall efficiency.

Moving to the cloud offered several key benefits:

• Increased flexibility – Staff can access files and systems securely from anywhere, making remote collaboration seamless.
• Reduced downtime – Cloud-based infrastructure is more resilient and less prone to local system failures.
• Lower maintenance burden – With no physical servers to manage, the internal team could focus on mission-critical work.
• Scalable infrastructure – The foundation can easily grow or adjust its tech resources based on need.
• Enhanced security – Cloud platforms offer built-in encryption, access controls, and disaster recovery options.

Without relying on a physical server, the team gained the flexibility to manage day-to-day operations securely from anywhere. As part of our third-party IT support services, we also strengthened security by implementing a modern firewall, real-time encryption for sensitive data, and 24/7 endpoint protection and monitoring on all workstations.

Meriam Good says, “DOCUmation has been a fantastic partner. Their expertise and support have been invaluable to us.”

A Technology Partnership with Purpose

Thanks to DOCUmation, the Mind Science Foundation can now focus on their mission without worrying about IT issues. They are now able to reach out to more institutions and support a wider range of neuroscientist.

“As someone who has worked in the IT industry for over 15 years, I’ve witnessed the rapid growth of technology and cybersecurity firsthand. I’m thankful to be able to assist our partners with identifying potential gaps in security/support and to effectively communicate recommendations and solutions. In the case of Meriam and the Mind Science Foundation team, it is truly rewarding and gratifying to have earned their trust as their technology provider. Personally, it is always meaningful to partner with organizations with such an important impact on our local community and from a national and global perspective” said Matt Palacios, Technology Consultant for DOCUmation

Learn More and Get Support

Interested in the Mind Science Foundation’s work? Visit MindScience.org to learn more.
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