Since 1981, the Brain Research Foundation has awarded 589 seed grants, totaling more than $9.2 million. That’s 589 crucial steps toward the goal of improving the lives of those affected by neurological disorders and their families.
Sleep disruption may impair recovery from clinical illness. Brian K. Gehlbach, M.D., The University of Chicago Learn More
Genetic Influences on Behavior Kristen C. Jacobson, Ph.D., The University of Chicago Learn More
How can we assess the potential for brain damage in young athletes? Carrie A. Jaworski, M.D., Northwestern University Learn More
Identifying “silent seizures” in Alzheimer’s patients and seeking novel ways to use anti-seizure medications. Dean M. Hartley, Ph.D., Rush University Learn More
How are brain injuries in youngsters different than in older athletes? H. Hunt Batjer, M.D., Northwestern University Learn More
Chronic stress is a potent triggering factor in depression and other psychiatric illnesses. Jeremy Amiel Rosenkranz, Ph.D., Rosalind Franklin University Learn More
Watch the video: New Efforts Seek To Protect Kids From Concussions. BRF Trustee Rob Johnson, CBS Chicago Learn More
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