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    OUR Belief

    No one should suffer from brain disease

    A cure for one brain disease will lead to
    cures for others. That’s why we invest in research across all brain diseases for better treatments, prevention, and the cures of tomorrow.

    you can make a difference

    There can be no cures without research.
    Your gift invests in research to improve
    treatments and find cures for not just one
    disease, but across the whole spectrum
    of brain disease.

    PLEASE JOIN US

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    We are proud to offer a wide range of events on topics across the spectrum of the human brain. We humbly invite you to join our upcoming live events as well as watch recordings of previous conversations.

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OUR VISION AND MISSION

Life without brain disease

For 30 years, we have funded research across a broad spectrum of brain and nervous system diseases and disorders in the pursuit of improved treatments, prevention, and cures. We focus on the full spectrum of brain diseases and disorders because we believe that when we cure one disease, we will cure many. 

$45M

We have granted nearly 40 million dollars to researchers

300

We have provided funding and scholarships to nearly 300 researchers

85%

over 85% of our researchers have gone on to secure funding from the NIH and other national funders

32

32 scientists are actively undertaking innovative studies across multiple diseases

DRIVEN TO FIND A CURE

About the American Brain Foundation

We bring together the most respected researchers, brain disease organizations  and individual donors to achieve our shared goals. Our founder and research partner is the American Academy of Neurology.

Cure One, Cure Many
Brain Disease’s Impact
Funding Brain Disease Research
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Cure One, Cure Many

Our whole-brain approach recognizes the interconnectedness of brain diseases and supports innovation through research by the best and brightest in the field of neurology. By examining the whole brain, we get the whole picture, and we know that when we cure one brain disease, we will cure many. 

Brain Disease’s Impact

There are over 1 billion people across the globe whose lives are impacted by brain diseases like multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia, stroke, migraine, epilepsy, and more. Our goal is to bring that number to zero. 

Funding Brain Disease Research

Through programs like our Next Generation Research Grants and the Cure One Cure Many research award, we are committed to funding the innovative research of early-career and established investigators, encouraging a passion for research and laying the groundwork for the cures of tomorrow. 

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Get Involved

Together, we can outsmart brain disease. Make your donation today to help make life without brain disease a reality. 

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Cure One, Cure Many Award

The American Brain Foundation’s Cure One, Cure Many Award supports breakthrough research in brain disease. The award provides large-scale, catalyst funding to the world’s top researchers who are pursuing the most innovative, cross-cutting approaches to finding diagnoses, treatments, and cures for brain disease. The award targets research topics that cut across multiple disease areas.

NEXT-GENERATION RESEARCHERS

Working to Find Cures

The Next Generation Research Grants program funds and supports innovative investigations by the best and brightest early-career researchers working today to find the cures of tomorrow. We support their research across a broad spectrum of the brain and nervous system as they tackle things like identifying and treating ALS, developing treatments for Parkinson’s disease, predicting outcomes for TBI patients, and more. 

BRAIN DISEASES AND DISORDERS

Brain Diseases From A-Z

Brain disease comes in many different forms and goes by many different names. It affects the lives of one in six people worldwide, in addition to the lives of their family, friends, and caregivers. Learn more about the diseases and disorders that affect the brain and nervous system, including ALS, dementia, brain tumors, headache, stroke, and more.

ARTICLES AND NEWS

Brain & Life®

Brain & Life is a website and free magazine backed by the neurologists of the American Academy of Neurology. Visit to read compelling stories and get useful tips about brain health and living well with a neurologic disorder, and to subscribe to the magazine.

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News and Articles

Discover the latest news in brain disease research, hear stories from people affected by brain disease and their caregivers, read up on brain disease-specific information, and more.

Health Disparities in Neurology: Brain Disease and Mental Illness

Some brain diseases are more likely to be overlooked and go undiagnosed because of signs and symptoms that overlap with mental health conditions.  People living with mental illness often face stigma…
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Wearable Technology for Brain Diseases

Learn how recent advancements in wearable technology are helping manage brain diseases and conditions like epilepsy and tinnitus. For years, wearable technology has been used to improve people’s general health—users can…
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The Burden of Brain Disease

The impact of brain disease goes far beyond its immediate symptoms. Brain disease often takes a social, emotional, and financial toll on the individual and their loved ones. Brain disease can…
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Building Equity in Global Brain Health

Learn how dementia and other brain diseases impact disadvantaged populations worldwide, and how research is helping address disparities in brain health.   Of the 50 million people impacted by dementia worldwide, the…
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Announcing Our 2023 Commitment to Cures Awardees

Learn about the amazing advocates and researchers who are helping us raise support for brain disease research as we pursue the treatments and cures of tomorrow.    At the American Brain Foundation,…
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Researcher Feature: Svjetlana Miocinovic, MD, PhD, Miocinovic Lab and Emory Healthcare

Dr. Miocinovic discusses how device-based therapies like deep brain stimulation are leading to more effective, personalized care for people with movement disorders like Parkinson’s, tremor, and dystonia.   At the American Brain…
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Post-Concussion Tips and Steps in Preventing Brain Trauma

Learn what Dr. John Leddy says about the importance of getting a prompt diagnosis for a concussion, as well as how to reduce the severity of symptoms and the risk…
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Lecanemab: New Alzheimer’s Drug Granted Accelerated FDA Approval

A newly approved drug called lecanemab is offering hope for people affected by Alzheimer’s disease. But what is lecanemab, and how does it slow the progression of dementia? There are around…
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Cerebral Small Vessel Disease: Learn About One Person’s Story of Early Dementia, Misdiagnosis, and Living With CSVD

Cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) is common among older adults, but its causes and connections to other brain diseases like Alzheimer’s aren’t well understood. Julie shares her experience of getting…
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