One of the Brain Science Foundation's goals is to develop, execute, and monitor a strategic, highly responsive grant program that includes basic, clinical, and epidemiological research. The Brain Science Foundation makes grants to support these mutli-disciplinary areas of research and clinical practice through the Department of Neurosurgery at the Brigham and Women's Hospital.
A major focus of the Foundation's support to date has been for the Department’s Meningioma Initiative. This Initiative was the first multi-focused approach to meningioma treatment and research, patient care, teaching, and practice. Our grants are designed to facilitate each of the Meningioma Center of Excellence's main goals and involve:
- Promoting the development of new knowledge about the brain and primary brain tumors, especially meningiomas
- Accelerating the pace of translation from research to practice
- Enhancing the quality of patient care from early detection through post-surgical treatment
The Brain Science Foundation uses a portfolio approach to building its grant program within the Center. Portfolios are designed to create depth and interconnectedness between projects to leverage change.
Current portfolios are:
- Research Portfolio
- Innovative Treatment Portfolio
- Quality of Patient Care Portfolio
Grants from the Brain Science Foundation are made by invitation only.
