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October 10, 2016

What You Need to Know about this Funder's Neuroscience Grants

October 10, 2016/ Paul Karon
What You Need to Know about this Funder's Neuroscience Grants
The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience is looking for a few good scientists who are developing new technology to study the brain and its function.
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October 10, 2016/ Paul Karon/
October 04, 2016

An Unlikely Funder Moving the Ball on Neuroscience Research: The NFL

October 04, 2016/ Sue-Lynn Moses
An Unlikely Funder Moving the Ball on Neuroscience Research: The NFL
Never mind that the NFL, under fire on concussions, is using philanthropy as part of a PR blitz (since we see that all the time.) It's now a sizable donor for neuroscience research. Where's the money going?
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October 04, 2016/ Sue-Lynn Moses/
August 09, 2016

A Surprising Sorority Boost for Alzheimer’s Research

August 09, 2016/ Kristina Strain
A Surprising Sorority Boost for Alzheimer’s Research
It might seem unlikely at first, but bear with me. The philanthropic association affiliated with one of the nation’s first sororities just gave $1 million to the Alzheimer’s Association. I know.
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August 09, 2016/ Kristina Strain/
Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's
July 19, 2016

Between Lab and Lifesaver: Cash to Cross the Valley of Death on Alzheimer's

July 19, 2016/ Kristina Strain
Between Lab and Lifesaver: Cash to Cross the Valley of Death on Alzheimer's
It's a problem across biomedicine: Research breakthroughs that take forever to turn into actual cures or treatments. That's where the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation comes in.
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July 19, 2016/ Kristina Strain/
June 16, 2016

A Funder's Push for a Game-Changing Play to Vanquish a Dread Disease

June 16, 2016/ Paul Karon
A Funder's Push for a Game-Changing Play to Vanquish a Dread Disease
Medical research crusades tend to go on for decades, with big breakthroughs few and far between. It's frustrating work, which is why a top grantmaker on Parkinson's has a new plan to up the ante—and pace.
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June 16, 2016/ Paul Karon/
May 26, 2016

Funders Kickstart Research into Another Form of Dementia

May 26, 2016/ Paul Karon
Funders Kickstart Research into Another Form of Dementia
A new gift spotlights frontotemporal degeneration, a lesser-known cause of dementia. And no, there aren't any treatments for this condition, either.
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May 26, 2016/ Paul Karon/
May 02, 2016

Three Key Things to Know About That Giant Neuroscience Gift

May 02, 2016/ Tate Williams
Three Key Things to Know About That Giant Neuroscience Gift

An active philanthropic couple made one of the largest gifts in recent years toward neuroscience research, a field increasingly drawing massive contributions. Here are a few takeaways.

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May 02, 2016/ Tate Williams/
brain research
neuroscience, psychiatry
April 28, 2016

Behind a New Autism Initiative: Philanthropy as a Wrangler of Data and People

April 28, 2016/ Tate Williams
Behind a New Autism Initiative: Philanthropy as a Wrangler of Data and People
A hallmark of the Simons Foundation is how it combines research pursuits with number crunching and collaboration. Here, it's hoping a big crowd-sourced data quest will lead to autism breakthroughs.
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April 28, 2016/ Tate Williams/
April 08, 2016

Another Step in the Long March Against Alzheimer's

April 08, 2016/ Paul Karon
Another Step in the Long March Against Alzheimer's
The GHR Foundation expanded from decades of focus on building communities and businesses builder into a health science funder. Will their research support help slow the epidemic of Alzheimer's?
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April 08, 2016/ Paul Karon/
March 04, 2016

NMSS and Kessler Team Up to Study Fatigue and the Brain for MS Patients

March 04, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs
NMSS and Kessler Team Up to Study Fatigue and the Brain for MS Patients
This researcher just secured an NMSS grant and is also affiliated with a major neurological disability organization that also happens to be a disability funder we’ve covered at IP. What's the connection here?
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March 04, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs/
February 19, 2016

New Insights into the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation’s Funding Strategy

February 19, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs
New Insights into the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation’s Funding Strategy
The Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation is a research-focused funder that’s put a priority on innovative efforts in Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama and North Carolina. Its ED tells us more about its strategy.
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February 19, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs/
February 18, 2016

Bigger Money, Bigger Ambitions: A Biomedical Research Institute Moves to the Next Level

February 18, 2016/ Paul Karon
Bigger Money, Bigger Ambitions: A Biomedical Research Institute Moves to the Next Level
Ever wonder how fledgling research institutes scale up to become major league players? Often it starts with a big early gift that funds research that gets results—and then attracts more funding. Here's an example.
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February 18, 2016/ Paul Karon/
February 08, 2016

Three Things to Know about National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Research Grants

February 08, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs
Three Things to Know about National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Research Grants
NMSS has three focuses: to stop the progression MS, restore functioning in MS patients, and end the disease forever. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you're a research grantseeker.
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February 08, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs/
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February 05, 2016

Three Things the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation Looks for in Research Grantees

February 05, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs
Three Things the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation Looks for in Research Grantees
SBTF has one focus: channeling dollars into the best science in the Southeast to find a cure for brain tumors. This is a great funder to know for researchers working at universities and medical centers in this region.
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February 05, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs/
February 05, 2016

Where is the Brain Aneurysm Foundation’s Research Funding Headed in 2016?

February 05, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs
Where is the Brain Aneurysm Foundation’s Research Funding Headed in 2016?
To close out 2015, BAF's executive director wrote a blog post about some new developments at the foundation. Here we take a closer look at the funder's strengthened focus on early detection.
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February 05, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs/
February 01, 2016

How One Funder Expanded its Commitment to Early-Career Neuroscientists

February 01, 2016/ Paul Karon
How One Funder Expanded its Commitment to Early-Career Neuroscientists
The Klingenstein-Simons neuroscience partnership, now entering its third fellowship year, shows no signs of slowing. We check in on latest grants competition.
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February 01, 2016/ Paul Karon/
January 26, 2016

Here’s What the Broach Foundation Has Been Funding Lately around Houston

January 26, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs
Here’s What the Broach Foundation Has Been Funding Lately around Houston
Broach doesn’t accept unsolicited grant proposals or publicize its application procedures. So let’s look at the types of brain cancer research it has supported and what the board members have been talking about.
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January 26, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs/
January 25, 2016

A Rundown of the Types of Brain Research CURE Likes to Support

January 25, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs
A Rundown of the Types of Brain Research CURE Likes to Support
CURE is the leading nongovernmental agency committed to funding epilepsy research, and a great one to know for brain researchers. Let’s take a look at the types of brain research that CURE has been supporting.
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January 25, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs/
January 20, 2016

Top Things to Know before the Epilepsy Foundation’s March Deadline

January 20, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs
Top Things to Know before the Epilepsy Foundation’s March Deadline
The next letter of intent deadline for the Epilepsy Foundation’s two grant programs is March 7. Whether you’re a student researcher or work at a university or corporation, here's what you need to know before applying.
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January 20, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs/
January 19, 2016

How the Hilton Foundation Gave for Multiple Sclerosis in 2015

January 19, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs
How the Hilton Foundation Gave for Multiple Sclerosis in 2015
Hilton's approach to MS is all about its achievement center at UCLA and its research innovation award. But things have been changing at the foundation, so we checked in to see where MS grants have been going lately.
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January 19, 2016/ Alyssa Ochs/
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How Are Funders Stepping Up in the Fight Against Still-Untreatable Neurodegenerative Diseases?
Another Funder Stokes the Fire on Alzheimer's Research
Another Funder Stokes the Fire on Alzheimer's Research
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To Crack the Puzzles of Alzheimer's, a Foundation Takes a Laser Approach
While We Wait For a Cure, These Funders are Helping Millions of Alzheimer's Patients Now
While We Wait For a Cure, These Funders are Helping Millions of Alzheimer's Patients Now
A Foundation Bridging Neuroscience and Clinical Treatments, Across Continents
A Foundation Bridging Neuroscience and Clinical Treatments, Across Continents
New Money, New Momentum: Alzheimer's Research is Getting a Boost
New Money, New Momentum: Alzheimer's Research is Getting a Boost
Can a Venture Philanthropy Model Disrupt Dementia Research?
Can a Venture Philanthropy Model Disrupt Dementia Research?
Head and Heart: An Unusual Partnership to Break New Ground in Biomedical Research
Head and Heart: An Unusual Partnership to Break New Ground in Biomedical Research
A Foundation for Breakthroughs: Behind a Quest to Map Every Cell in the Human Body
A Foundation for Breakthroughs: Behind a Quest to Map Every Cell in the Human Body
A Historic Gift Seeks to Put a University on the Leading Edge of Brain Science
A Historic Gift Seeks to Put a University on the Leading Edge of Brain Science
Starting Early: A Biomedical Funder's Unusual Focus on  (Very) Young Scientists
Starting Early: A Biomedical Funder's Unusual Focus on (Very) Young Scientists
A Science Funder Zeroes In On a Critical Question: How Do Teachers Learn and Change?
A Science Funder Zeroes In On a Critical Question: How Do Teachers Learn and Change?
New Incentive: Behind a Philanthropist's Big Prize for Alzheimer's Research
New Incentive: Behind a Philanthropist's Big Prize for Alzheimer's Research
Looking Deep Into the Brain With New Technology Bankrolled by Foundations
Looking Deep Into the Brain With New Technology Bankrolled by Foundations
Who's Been Giving Lately to End the Country’s Most Expensive Disease?
Who's Been Giving Lately to End the Country’s Most Expensive Disease?
The Limits of Corporate Giving: Why the NIH Broke Up with the NFL
The Limits of Corporate Giving: Why the NIH Broke Up with the NFL
Broad Interests and a Passion for Science: What This Mega-Donor Is Into
Broad Interests and a Passion for Science: What This Mega-Donor Is Into
Billions Left to Give: The Latest Big Move by Home Depot Co-founder Bernie Marcus
Billions Left to Give: The Latest Big Move by Home Depot Co-founder Bernie Marcus
Funder With a Niche Focus on Spinal Cord Injuries Packs a Surprisingly Big Punch
Funder With a Niche Focus on Spinal Cord Injuries Packs a Surprisingly Big Punch
Meet a Philanthropist Keen on Stem Cells
Meet a Philanthropist Keen on Stem Cells
Serious Money Flows to a Texas Campus for Brain Research from a Quiet Health Funder
Serious Money Flows to a Texas Campus for Brain Research from a Quiet Health Funder
On the Edge: A Big Give to Back Novel Approaches in Autism Science
On the Edge: A Big Give to Back Novel Approaches in Autism Science
This Funder is Giving Big to Move the Needle for Alzheimer’s Research
This Funder is Giving Big to Move the Needle for Alzheimer’s Research
China’s Rising Philanthropy Presents the Next Big Brain Science Donor
China’s Rising Philanthropy Presents the Next Big Brain Science Donor
The Research Funder Behind a Big Campus Neuroscience Gift in the Midwest
The Research Funder Behind a Big Campus Neuroscience Gift in the Midwest
The Big (and Still Newish) Foundation Quietly Giving Millions for Biomedical Research
The Big (and Still Newish) Foundation Quietly Giving Millions for Biomedical Research
An Unassuming Funder Bets Big Against Alzheimer’s
An Unassuming Funder Bets Big Against Alzheimer’s
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Big Money for Edgy Gene Editing Research From an Interesting Source
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