Posts Tagged ‘Traumatic Brain Injury’
HA-Funded Researchers Awarded $2.3 Million Grant from the Department of Defense
HA-funded researchers were awarded funding through the Department of Defense (DoD) Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) to study acquired hydrocephalus, with a particular focus on hydrocephalus that develops after a brain injury.
Read MoreDepartment of Defense Funds Two Research Studies on Hydrocephalus
Department of Defense funding of two hydrocephalus researchers reflects the success of the Hydrocephalus Association’s Research and Advocacy Initiatives.
Read MoreMedical Advisory Board Member on Research Team to Investigate Long-Term Outcomes of TBI
Dr. Richard Ellenbogen, a UW neurosurgeon and a member of the Hydrocephalus Association Medical Advisory Board, will serve as a principal investigator on a two-year, $2.4 million study looking into the long-term implications of damage to the brain caused by TBI, funded by Seattle Seahawks owner and Microsoft Co-founder, Paul Allen.
Read MorePresident Announces Funding for BRAIN Initiative
President Obama announced that he is proposing $100 million in federal research dollars toward a brain mapping initiative that will ultimately open the door to better treatment options for many brain conditions, including traumatic brain injuries, Alzheimer’s disease, and stroke.
Read More