Curing Brain Diseases

You can help the Neurosciences Institute provide hope and answers to patients

Brain and nervous system disorders — such as stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia — can be devastating for patients and their families.

Together, we can change that.

The Neurosciences Institute unites our region’s top researchers and physicians to:

Advance groundbreaking research that can lead to better treatments and even cures
Provide multidisciplinary care for people with brain and nervous system disorders and
Train the next generation of neuroscientists

But we now face a pivotal moment to meet the growing need in our region for our innovative, highly specialized services.

With your partnership, we can expand our neurosciences team and programs, bringing the latest discoveries to patients faster to help more people in our region have the best possible outcomes.

Will you join us in advancing exceptional care, treatments and cures for neurological disorders?

Give Hope to Patients With a Gift to the Neurosciences Institute

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Providing Hope and Answers for Patients

The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. When something goes wrong, our team of multidisciplinary UW Medicine experts can address the issue with research-informed care across four hospitals — Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center, Seattle Children’s Hospital and the VA Puget Sound.

Your generous support helps us treat more patients with brain and nervous system disorders, including stroke, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, Parkinson’s disease and headaches.

Here’s how:

EXPAND ACCESS TO CARE

Your support helps grow care teams and increases access to the latest technology, ensuring more people in our community can benefit from world-class neurological services.

ACCELERATE CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH

Your gift helps us launch clinical trials and translational research programs that will lead to more treatment options and cures for patients.

TRAIN THE NEXT GENERATION

Your support helps us train future neuroscientists who can bring hope and answers to patients.

Stories

World-Class Care for the Complex Brain

UW Medicine’s Neurosciences Institute provides exceptional care and conducts groundbreaking research to better understand and treat complex neurological issues.

A Place Where Everyone Can Get World-Class Care

Harborview Medical Center offers the best medical care for our region — and beyond.

Finding a Path to a Seizure-Free Future

It takes a multidisciplinary team to find the right treatment for epilepsy — which is why Kathleen Simpson turned to UW Medicine’s Regional Epilepsy Center at Harborview.

When Every Minute Counts

Life-threatening strokes can happen without warning. UW Medicine’s Neurosciences Institute at Harborview Medical Center is ready 24/7 to respond.

The Journey to Recovery Begins With a Full Team

UW Medicine’s inpatient rehabilitation teams work together to help patients recover from traumatic and life-changing injuries.

The Invisible Injury That Carries Big Impact

Learn how the Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center (HIPRC) is helping students succeed in the classroom after a concussion.

From Brain Tumor to Peak Condition

One family’s search for the best neurological care accelerates breakthroughs at the Neurosciences Institute

Continuing Senator Magnuson’s Efforts to Improve our Nation’s Health

For 30 years, the UW Magnuson Institute has accelerated diabetes and neurosciences research and care

Boosting Rare Disease Research

After losing his mother to a rare genetic disease, James Osborne is on a mission to find answers.

A Bold, New Approach for an Especially Aggressive Cancer

A UW Medicine neurosurgeon receives support to tackle one of the toughest brain tumors.

The Tragedy and Promise of Matt’s Brain

With the help of brain donations, the UW Medicine BRaIN Laboratory is elevating research on traumatic brain injury to the next level.

Rallying for a Cure

A Husky football player raises the profile of ALS.

Easing the Burden

A patient creates much-needed resources for people with Huntington’s.

Fifty Years Later

A neurogeneticist reunites with the teen who inspired his career.

The Meningioma Mystery

Why do we know so little about this brain tumor?

A Brain in a Dish

UW Medicine scientists break new ground for Alzheimer’s disease research by growing different brain cells in a dish.

A Fighting Chance

Parkinson’s patient Suzanne Taitingfong takes on boxing and deep brain stimulation to maintain her mobility.

Millions Awarded to Improve Care for Traumatic Brain Injury

Recovery From Head Trauma’s Psychological After-effects

In June 2013, Noranne Skaanland, an avid cyclist, was in the home stretch of a 20-mile bike ride. She had […]

Rare Brain Procedure Relieves Woman’s Debilitating Symptoms

Study Details How Zika Damages Fetal Brain

The Cost of Concussion

Concussions are common, and they can be debilitating. Three young athletes — all UW Medicine patients — talk about the […]

The Journey to Recovery Begins With a Full Team

UW Medicine’s inpatient rehabilitation teams work together to help patients recover from traumatic and life-changing injuries.

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Your investment will dramatically accelerate the speed at which we can find treatments and cures for the most devastating neurological conditions. It can also help expand our Neurosciences Institute team and programs so we can provide the best possible care for patients seeking answers and lifesaving treatments. Will you help us provide answers and hope to millions of people?

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Curing Brain Diseases

Providing Hope and Answers for Patients

EXPAND ACCESS TO CARE

ACCELERATE CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH

TRAIN THE NEXT GENERATION

Stories

World-Class Care for the Complex Brain

A Place Where Everyone Can Get World-Class Care

Finding a Path to a Seizure-Free Future

When Every Minute Counts

The Journey to Recovery Begins With a Full Team

The Invisible Injury That Carries Big Impact

From Brain Tumor to Peak Condition

Continuing Senator Magnuson’s Efforts to Improve our Nation’s Health

Boosting Rare Disease Research

A Bold, New Approach for an Especially Aggressive Cancer

The Tragedy and Promise of Matt’s Brain

Rallying for a Cure

Easing the Burden

Fifty Years Later

The Meningioma Mystery

A Brain in a Dish

A Fighting Chance

Millions Awarded to Improve Care for Traumatic Brain Injury

Recovery From Head Trauma’s Psychological After-effects

Rare Brain Procedure Relieves Woman’s Debilitating Symptoms

Study Details How Zika Damages Fetal Brain

The Cost of Concussion

The Journey to Recovery Begins With a Full Team

Join Us

You Can Also Partner with Us in These Other Areas and Programs

Neurology Epilepsy Support Fund

UW Medicine Neurosciences Institute Stroke Fund

Headache Fund

Memory and Brain Wellness Center Community Education and Impact Fund

Parkinson's Disease Fund