Actor John O'Hurley Hosts New AAN Epilepsy Video
Television actor and “Dancing with the Stars” winner John O'Hurley is the host of Epilepsy: A Guide for Patients and Families, the latest free patient education DVD and guidebook produced by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and its foundation, the American Brain Foundation. This valuable resource answers important questions for people with newly diagnosed epilepsy and their caregivers. READ MORE
AAN Applauds Obama Administration’s Brain Research Initiative
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) supports the Obama administration’s new brain research initiative, set to launch in 2014 with $100 million in federal funding. The initiative, announced by the White House on Tuesday, April 2, will be known officially as Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies, or “BRAIN” for short. The Obama administration has designated this as a grand challenge of the 21st century, much as the Human Genome Project was named a grand challenge of the 1990s. READ MORE
Boston Researcher Receives $240,000 Award for ALS Research
SAN DIEGO – A Massachusetts researcher will receive $240,000 to continue his research on immune system changes in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) through the Richard Olney, MD, Clinician-Scientist Development Three-Year Award funded by The American Brain Foundation and The ALS Association. READ MORE
University of Wisconsin Researcher Receives $130,000 for Epilepsy Research
SAN DIEGO – A researcher from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Neurology will receive $130,000 to conduct further research on epilepsy following traumatic brain injury through the Susan S. Spencer Clinical Research Training Fellowship funded by the American Brain Foundation, the American Epilepsy Society and the Epilepsy Foundation. READ MORE
Massachusetts Researcher Receives Award for MS Research
SAN DIEGO – A Massachusetts researcher will receive a $225,000 award to continue her study of hormone differences in the development of multiple sclerosis (MS) through the American Brain Foundation and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Clinician-Scientist Development Award. READ MORE
New York Researcher Receives $130,000 Award for Stroke Research
SAN DIEGO – A New York researcher is receiving $130,000 for her research studying minor and rapidly improving stroke problems through the AHA/ASA/ABF Lawrence M. Brass, MD, Stroke Research Postdoctoral Fellowship from the American Brain Foundation READ MORE
Neuro Film Festival Unveils 2013 Contest Winners
San Diego – The American Brain Foundation is pleased to announce the winning entries for its 2013 Neuro Film Festival®, a contest to raise awareness through video about the need to support research into the prevention, treatment and cure of brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, autism, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. READ MORE
FREE Brain Health Fair Coming to San Diego Saturday, March 16
On Saturday, March 16, the American Brain Foundation, the foundation of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), will host the Brain Health Fair, a free, daylong family event connecting thousands of patients, families, and caregivers affected by brain disease, which affect one in six people in California. READ MORE
Vote for Your Favorite Video! Public Voting Now Open for 2013 Neuro Film Festival
MINNEAPOLIS – You can now vote for your favorite video entry to the 2013 Neuro Film Festival at http://www.NeuroFilmFestival.com. The Neuro Film Festival is a contest by the American Brain Foundation, the foundation of the American Academy of Neurology, to help raise awareness about why more research is needed to cure brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, autism, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. READ MORE
Actor Kevin Sorbo Receives Public Leadership in Neurology Award
SAN DIEGO – Actor Kevin Sorbo is the recipient of the 2013 Public Leadership in Neurology Award from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the American Brain Foundation. Sorbo is being recognized for his herculean efforts in educating the public about stroke. READ MORE
FREE Brain Health Fair Coming to San Diego to Help Patients and Families
SAN DIEGO – Patients and families affected by brain diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, stroke, and Parkinson's disease, as well as the general public interested in brain health, are invited to register for free now to attend the Brain Health Fair, Saturday, March 16, 2013, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel in San Diego. READ MORE
Send Your Video Now! Last Call for Entries for 2013 Neuro Film Festival
MINNEAPOLIS – Only one month remains to submit your short video to the 2013 Neuro Film Festival, a contest by the American Brain Foundation to raise awareness about why more money is needed for research to find cures for brain disease. Winners could receive up to $1,000 and a trip to San Diego to see their video shown to a live audience at the Neuro Film Festival event. READ MORE
We Need Your Story! Now Accepting Entries for 2013 Neuro Film Festival
MINNEAPOLIS – The American Brain Foundation, the foundation for the American Academy of Neurology, is now accepting video entries to its 2013 Neuro Film Festival. READ MORE
New Patient Education Books Address Life with Brain Tumors, Parkinson Disease
The AAN has announced the publication of two new patient education guides in the Neurology Now™ Books series: Navigating Life with a Brain Tumor and Navigating Life with Parkinson Disease. Both titles are available now through The AAN Store®, Oxford University Press, or any major bookseller.
First Clinical Research Fellowship Launched to Treat and Cure Juvenile Batten Disease
The Beyond Batten Disease Foundation is partnering with the American Brain Foundation to create the first clinical research fellowship for developing a treatment and cure for juvenile Batten disease. READ MORE
American Academy of Neurology Foundation is Now the American Brain Foundation
The name change is part of an overall re-branding campaign as the organization repositions itself to become the world's leader in raising money for research to cure brain diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, stroke, Parkinson's disease, autism, and epilepsy. Read more
