Donor generosity helps support world-class neurological care and research

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

Donors’ 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.

The NSI is focused on leading-edge research that results in new, innovative treatments and care, all while training future neuroscientists who can bring hope and answers to patients.


Pat’s Journey
Pat Thorp tells her story of surviving a stroke in December 2023 thanks to the neuro team at Harborview Medical Center.


Neuro Innovation at Harborview
Harborview is an epicenter of high-quality, high-impact innovative research-based care in many areas, including neurosciences, for everyone in our region.

A researchers studies brain scan images on three computer monitors

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.
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Pat Thorp outside her house with her dog

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.
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A Memory Hub visitor admires a yellow rose

Together in Hope
How donor-supported research at UW Medicine is changing lives for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
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Kathleen and Brooks Simpson

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 the experts at UW Medicine’s Regional Epilepsy Center.
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Daniel Fine on a hike

From Brain Tumor to Peak Condition
One family’s search for the best neurological care accelerates breakthroughs at the Neurosciences Institute.
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Matt Dahl with his parents at the beach

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.
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Harborview Medical Center

A Place Where Everyone Can Get World-Class Care
Harborview Medical Center offers the best medical care for our region — and beyond.
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Doug Davidson receiving an infusion of lecanemab

UW Medicine Offers Breakthrough Alzheimer’s Drug
UW Medicine Harborview Medical Center is one of the first West Coast hospitals to administer the drug, lecanemab.
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Melissa, a UW Medicine Neurosciences Institute patient

Epilepsy Surgery: Melissa’s Path to Seizure Freedom
Determined to find a solution to stop her seizures, Melissa met with Dr. Nicholas Poolos at UW Medicine’s Regional Epilepsy Center in Seattle, who recommended surgery to remove the part of the brain that was causing her seizures.
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Generated image of genes

Easing the Burden
A patient creates much-needed resources for people with Huntington’s.
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Andrea Gilbert

“I think the future is looking like a lot more people are going to have Alzheimer’s, so the research going on at the UW is invaluable. Everything I’ve seen at UW Medicine is so positive — the people are wonderful. I can’t say enough about how lucky and pleased I am to be in this program.”

— Andrea Gilbert

 

 

Bryce Wilson

“I cannot thank you in words for the amount of help and hope you’ve given me since I first met you and was graciously accepted at the Regional Epilepsy Center. Your timeliness and caring nature cannot be thanked in words. Your care has changed my life, thank you so much.”

— Bryce Wilson

 

 

Pat Thorp

“I’m a success story. I’m working again, gardening, taking the dog for a walk, hiking and mowing the yard. And I hope anyone with a stroke would have such a great experience.”

— Pat Thorp

 

“I can’t thank Dr Levitt and his entire team along with all of the entire hospital staff that took care of me while I was in the hospital enough! From the bottom of my heart (and brain) thank you so much!”

— Aaron Walker

 

“Your unwavering dedication, compassion and expertise went beyond the call of duty. Thank you for being a beacon of hope and a true advocate for your patients.”

— Loi Lumala

 

“I was able to walk, talk and drive when I was discharged. I’m just so grateful. If I hadn’t gotten to Harborview, I wouldn’t be here. I feel like I’m living on bonus time.”

— Amy