Brain Institute

People like you help OHSU improve brain health through life-changing new treatments and breakthrough research.

 The best in brain care, powered by discovery

The brain is one of the most complex organs in the human body. Containing 100 billion nerve cells that “talk” to each other through 100 trillion connections, it does more than govern our movements and emotions—it literally defines who we are as individuals.  

That’s why diseases and injuries that strike the brain are so devastating. Understanding and discovering treatments for these complex issues is the greatest challenge in biomedical science—and the ultimate goal of the OHSU Brain Institute.

With the help of donors like you, OHSU has strategically invested in exceptional neuroscientists and in a research infrastructure that stands among the best in the nation.  

Today, a number of newly recruited scientific leaders are teaming up with OHSU’s existing world-class faculty to explore the brain in ways few other institutions can. Their combined expertise and ingenuity is shedding new light on several facets of brain science and bringing the promise of lifelong brain health within reach. With your help, they’re ready to take these efforts to the next level.

Your gift is more important than ever. Please support the OHSU Brain Institute's work with a gift today!

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Help UNLOCK $5,000 for the OHSU Parkinson Center!
10 gifts of $10 or more to any OHSU Brain Institute fund UNLOCKS $5,000 for Parkinson's disease research at OHSU. Generously provided by an anonymous friend of OHSU.
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Just for Alumni: First Gift Challenge
Make your first gift to OHSU and you could earn an extra $500 for the OHSU fund of your choice. One new alumni donor will be randomly selected — your impact starts here. Generously provided by Peter and Suzanne Thompson.
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Make It Monthly Challenge
Checking that recurring gift box? Smart move. One donor who checks the box will be randomly selected to earn $500 for the fund they care about most. A simple choice with lasting impact. Generously provided by Peter and Suzanne Thompson.
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Stay Up, Step Up: Night Owl Challenge for OHSU Give Day
Stay up for our Night Owl Challenge and a chance to earn extra dollars for your favorite impact area! The top three funds that receive the greatest number of gifts between 9 p.m. and midnight on May 21 will earn $500 (1st), $300 (2nd) and $200 (3rd). Generously provided by Peter and Suzanne Thompson.
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Dollars Raised by Impact Area Leaderboard
Which Impact Area is in the lead with the most money raised?
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1 Knight Cancer Institute $11,195.00
2 Long Hope Fund $5,000.00
3 Doernbecher Children's Hospital $4,628.00
4 Pediatric Research $3,380.00
5 Casey Eye Institute $2,600.00
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Help UNLOCK $2,000 for the Layton Center for Aging & Alzheimer’s at OHSU!
10 gifts of $10 or more to any OHSU Brain Institute fund UNLOCKS $2,000 for Alzheimer’s and dementia research, care, and education at OHSU. Generously provided by Brian Freeman.
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First Gift, Big Impact Challenge
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First Gift, Big Impact Challenge
Give to OHSU for the first time this Give Day and you could earn an extra $500 to direct to any OHSU fund. One new donor will be randomly selected — will it be you? Generously provided by Peter and Suzanne Thompson.
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Spring into action: Lunch Power Hour for OHSU Give Day!
Earn extra dollars for your favorite impact area! The top three funds that receive the greatest number of gifts between 12:00-1:00 p.m. on May 21 will earn $500 (1st), $300 (2nd) and $200 (3rd). Generously provided by Peter and Suzanne Thompson.
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