Education & News

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November 28, 2018
Videos
Brain Research Foundation

Addressing the Opioid Crisis

The U.S. is in the midst of an opioid epidemic. Brain Research Foundation is trying to help by supporting grants that will reduce opioid relapse. The BRF has been funding innovative research for almost seventy years. However, in 2018 the foundation decided to invest in a new challenge, the Opioid...

October 16, 2018
Press Room
Brain Research Foundation

Statement About Paul Allen, Founder of the Allen Institute for Brain Research

Today the Brain Research Foundation community mourns the passing of Paul Allen, founder of The Allen Institute for Brain Research and distinguished business pioneer as co-founder of Microsoft and others.

February 22, 2018
Press Room
Brain Research Foundation

BRF Launches Advisory Committee To Target Staggering Opioid Relapse Rate

Opioid addiction contributed to more than 60,000 U.S. deaths in 2017, and those who sought treatment for their addiction relapsed at a staggering rate—90 percent, according to some studies. Brain Research Foundation (BRF) today announced that it has formed an Opioid Advisory Committee (OAC)...

February 16, 2018
Events
Brain Research Foundation

Neuroscience Day

Neuroscience Day is an annual event sponsored by the Brain Research Foundation that introduces new, exciting research through poster presentations and lectures.

November 14, 2017
Videos
Brain Research Foundation

2017 Discovery Dinner

Celebrating our 2017 Discovery Dinner, this video highlights the momentum and essential work of the Brain Research Foundation over the past six decades and into the future. Momentum is building in the field of Neuroscience, innovative scientists, innovative technology, and transformative research...

October 4, 2016
Press Room
Brain Research Foundation

Press Releases Archive

Access The Brain Research Foundation’s press releases from 2012 to 2016

June 15, 2016
Videos
Brain Research Foundation

BRF – Funding innovation today, for a better tomorrow.

This video highlights the important work of the Brain Research Foundation over the past six decades, and into the future. Generous people support the BRF today because they want a better tomorrow for people affected by brain disorders. The Anderson family experienced a traumatic event a few...

March 12, 2016
Events
Brain Research Foundation

Brain Awareness Week

Held annually since 1996, Brain Awareness Week is sponsored by the Society for Neuroscience, the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, and more than 1,200 other health and advocacy groups. Throughout the week, educational activities such as lectures and exhibits are conducted across North America ...

August 16, 2015
Events
Brain Research Foundation

Haymarket Pub & Brewery Golf Tournament

Over 75 golfers played 18 holes at the beautiful White Pines Golf Club in Bensenville, IL while drinking Haymarket Brews at the Haymarket Pub & Brewery Annual Charity Golf Tournament, which benefited the Brain Research Foundation. Proceeds from ticket sales and the silent auction went towards...

June 7, 2015
Events
Brain Research Foundation

White Sox Game Fundraiser

During the spring and summertime, Brain Research Foundation invites everyone to join the foundation in supporting promising neuroscience research while cheering on the Chicago White Sox at one of their home games!

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