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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 makes a difference. Please support the OHSU Brain Institute's work with a gift today!

See what people are sharing about OHSU Give Day 2024!
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Night Owl Challenge
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 22 will earn $500 (1st), $300 (2nd) and $200 (3rd). Generously provided by Peter and Suzanne Thompson.
Rank Prize Fund Designation Gifts
1 $500 Abortion Care and Training Fund 7
2 $300 OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital 5
3 $200 OHSU School of Nursing Scholarship Fund 5
4 OHSU Knight Cancer Institute 3
5 OHSU School of Medicine Scholarship Fund 2
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$5,000
Help UNLOCK $5,000 for Parkinson's care and research!
Thank you to all who donated to any OHSU Brain Institute fund! And thank you to Doug Winter and Irma Kane for their generous support of the OHSU Parkinson Center.
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$10,000
Help UNLOCK $10,000 for Parkinson's care and research!
Thank you to all who donated to any OHSU Brain Institute fund! And thank you to George and Donna Mareina for their generous support of the OHSU Parkinson Center.
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$5,000
Help UNLOCK $5,000 for MS care and research!
Thank you to all who donated to any OHSU Brain Institute fund! And thank you to Paige and Erich Shultz for their generous support of the OHSU Multiple Sclerosis Center.
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$3,000
Help UNLOCK $3,000 for Alzheimer's research and care!
Thank you to all who donated to any OHSU Brain Institute fund! And thank you to Harry and Ginger Shipman for their generous support of the OHSU Layton Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Research Center.
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Lunchtime Power Hour Challenge
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 22 will earn $500 (1st), $300 (2nd) and $200 (3rd). Generously provided by Peter and Suzanne Thompson.
Rank Prize Fund Designation Gifts
1 $500 OHSU School of Medicine Class of 1983 Endowed Scholarship 3
2 $300 OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital 3
3 $200 OHSU Knight Cancer Institute 2
4 OHSU Layton Aging & Alzheimer's Disease Center 2
5 OHSU Knight Cancer Early Detection 2
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Gifts by Fund Leaderboard
Which fund is in the lead with the most gifts?
Rank Fund Designation Gifts
1 OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital 79
2 OHSU Knight Cancer Institute 43
3 Abortion Care and Training Fund 35
4 Blankets and Books for Babies Program 34
5 Food Resource Center at OHSU / OHSU Food Pantry 28
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Gifts by Impact Area Leaderboard
Which Impact Area is in the lead with the most gifts?
Rank Impact Area Gifts
1 Doernbecher Children's Hospital 185
2 Knight Cancer Institute 99
3 Other Areas of Support 94
4 School of Medicine 57
5 Brain Institute 43
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Dollars Raised by Impact Area Leaderboard
Which Impact Area is in the lead with the most money raised?
Rank Impact Area Raised
1 Doernbecher Children's Hospital $142,668.00
2 Knight Cancer Institute $48,624.00
3 Brain Institute $48,604.00
4 Other Areas of Support $36,781.00
5 School of Dentistry $22,220.00
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Early Bird Challenge on May 20 and May 21
Get into Give Day Early! Earn extra dollars for your favorite impact area! The top three funds that receive the greatest number of gifts before midnight on May 21 will earn $500 (1st), $300 (2nd) and $200 (3rd). Generously provided by Peter and Suzanne Thompson.
Rank Prize Fund Designation Gifts
1 $500 Blankets and Books for Babies Program 31
2 $300 OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital 20
3 $200 Food Resource Center at OHSU / OHSU Food Pantry 14
4 OHSU Knight Cancer Institute 12
5 Abortion Care and Training Fund 11
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