Education & News

See how we’re making strides in the field of neuroscience by exploring the latest research and advancements.

November 23, 2021
Videos
Brain Research Foundation

The Impact of the Pandemic on Mental Health in Children and Adults

In the YouTube video, experts in mental health discuss how the pandemic has impacted children and adults. Two panelists met to discuss the pandemic’s effect on children’s mental health. Julie Carbray, a clinical professor of Psychiatry and Nursing at the University of Illinois, ...

November 2, 2020
Videos
Brain Research Foundation

Autism Research: Genes to Behavior

Three expert panelists met to discuss the field of Autism being both their specialist areas and their passion. Then, they set out to examine current risk factors, research, and treatments. Dr. Ted Abel from the University of Iowa, a long-time member of the BRF review committee involved in reviewi...

October 3, 2020
Downloads
Brain Research Foundation

How Decline in Research Funding Threatens Future Scientific Advancement – Infographic

Decline in Research Funding Threatens Future Scientific Advancement Early-stage or basic research: – the core of future – scientific advancement

October 3, 2020
Downloads
Brain Research Foundation

Brain Research Foundation – Fact Sheet

Brain Research Foundation (BRF) is leading the future of brain research. Since 1953, BRF has served as a nonprofit organization dedicated to making a dramatic difference in the lives of children, adolescents and adults devastated by neurological disorders.

October 10, 2019
Events
Brain Research Foundation

Annual Discovery Dinner

Brain Research Foundation’s biggest fundraising event of the year is the Annual Discovery Dinner. During the event, the Brain Research Foundation awards the Frederic Gibbs Discovery Award for Philanthropic Leadership. Dr. Frederic Gibbs helped found the Brain Research Foundation in 1953. Th...

September 9, 2019
Events
Brain Research Foundation

“Let’s Put Our Heads Together” Fundraiser

The Young Leadership Board’s annual event is the “Let’s Put Our Heads Together” Fundraiser. The concept for the event came from three siblings and their family’s experience with brain injury. Lauren Shapiro Mandel, Joe Shapiro, and Jonathan Shapiro were significantly...

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.

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Be a part of the impact. Stay up-to-date with BRF news, including new programs, upcoming events, and updates on our brain research journey.

Subscribe Now