Brain Aneurysm Foundation Research Grant Awards
The Brain Aneurysm Foundation has awarded nearly $6 million since the inception of our research grant program.
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$640,000
awarded by BAF in 2024 -
15 Projects
funded in 2024 -
Nearly $6 million
total research funding since 2007
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Umeshkamar Athiraman, MD
Washington University in St. Louis
Project
Targeting CCR6-CCL20 Axis for Improving Neurologic Outcomes After Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Recipient of 30,000
Doreen Ndishabandi Chair of Research
Nebraska’s Hope for a Better Tomorrow Chair of Research -
Holly Berns, MS
Northern Arizona University
Project
Utilizing Artificial Intelligence to Correlate Circle of Willis Morphology to Potential Aneurysm Formation
Recipient of 50,000
Sharon Epperson Chair of Research
Patrick Fettuccia Chair of Research
Christopher Gregory Chair of Research -
Spiros Blackburn, MD
UTHealth, Houston
Project
Life Expectancy after Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Damage vs Repair
Recipient of 50,000
Thomas J Tinlin Chair of Research
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David Chung, MD, PhD
Massachusetts General Hospital
Project
Towards Real-Time Perfusion-Guided Management of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Recipient of 50,000
Christopher Ogilvy, MD Chair of Research
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Prajwal Ciryam, MD, PhD
University of Maryland
Project
A CSF Leukocyte Atlas to Predict Delayed Cerebral Ischemia After Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Recipient of 35,000
Falmouth Road Race Chair of Research
Christopher C. Getch Chair of Research (Sponsored by the CV Section)
Aaron’s Huls Chair of Research
Kati Lorge Chair of Research -
Robert Herbert, PhD
Louisiana State University
Project
Soft, Sensor-Embedded Cerebral Aneurysm Model Towards Predicting Rupture Risks
Recipient of 30,000
Boston Marathon Chair of Research
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Koji Hosaka, PhD
University of Florida – Gainesville
Project
Aneurysm Treatment and Healing: IL-17 Inhibition and Inflammatory Cascade
Recipient of 40,000
Boston Marathon Chair of Research
Froggy’s Drive Chair of Research -
Jennifer Kim, MD, PhD
Yale School of Medicine
Project
Leveraging EEG to Develop Comprehensive Automated DCI Prediction and Treatment Models
Recipient of 40,000
Sharon Epperson Chair of Research
Cynthia Lynn Sherwin Chair of Research -
Ioannis Koktzoglou, PhD
Endeavor Health
Project
Next-Generation Magnetic Resonance Angiography for Improved Structural and Hemodynamic Evaluation of Brain Aneurysms
Recipient of 40,000
Larry Bedell Chair of Research
NYC Marathon Chair of Research
Strode Family Chair of Research -
Takuma Maeda, MD, PhD
Barrow Neurological Institute
Project
The Effect of Novel Brain Penetrant Manganese Porphyrin-Based SOD Mimic on the Long-Term Outcomes of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Recipient of 40,000
Austen L. Dunn Chair of Research
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Farhad R. Nezami, PhD
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Project
AI-Driven Comprehensive Hemodynamic Analysis and Safety Prediction for Intracranial Aneurysm Flow Diversion
Recipient of 45,000
Katelyn M. Caruso Chair of Research
Rapid Ai Chair of Research -
Kamil Nowicki, MD, PhD and Adi Mittal
Columbia University and University of Pittsburgh
Project
A Blood Test to Detect Cerebral Aneurysms – Part II – Platform Development
Recipient of 40,000
Shirley Dudek Demmer Chair of Research
Cynthia Lynn Sherwin Chair of Research -
Tatsat Patel, PhD
University at Buffalo
Project
Generalizable Deep-Learning Algorithms for IA Management from Computed Tomography Angiography Imaging
Recipient of 50,000
Fight Like Frank Chair of Research
Carol W. Harvey Chair of Research -
Yanning Rui, PhD
UTHealth, Houston
Project
Treating Intracranial Aneurysms by Targeting TBK1-Mediated Endothelial FA-Phagy
Recipient of 40,000
Sharon Epperson Chair of Research
Running Against Ruptures Chair of Research -
Scott Simon, MD, FAANS
Pennsylvania State University
Project
Understanding How Genetic Variations in the Metabolism of Iron Impacts Recovery from Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Recipient of 50,000
Thomas J. Tinlin Chair of Research
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Omid Asgari, PhD
Northern Arizona University
Project
Development of a Novel Balloon-Mesh Device to Improve the Embolization of Aneyurysms
Recipient of $45,000
Austen L. Dunn Chair of Research
Fight Like Frank Chair of Research -
Peter Czarnecki, MD
Beth Isreal Deconess Medical Center
Project
The Role of Polycystic Kidney Disease Gene Variants in Brain Aneurysm Developments
Recipient of $30,000
Boston Marathon Chair of Research
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Joelle Hartke, MD
Barrow Neurological Institute
Project
The Effect of Growth-Arrest Specific 6 on Intracranial Aneurysm Formation and Rupture
Recipient of $45,000
Froggy’s Drive Chair of Research
Strode Family Chair of Research -
Sungha Hong, PhD
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Project
Role of TRPV1 in Rescuing Global Ischemia Following SAH in Aged Mice
Recipient of $40,000
Shirley Dudek Demmer Chair of Research
Strode Family Chair of Research
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Naoki Kaneko, MD
University of California – Los Angeles
Project
Advancing Brain Aneurysm Treatments with Robotics: An Investigation into the Effectiveness of Robotic-Assisted Endovascular Procedures
Recipient of $35,000
Falmouth Road Race Chair of Research
Nebraska’s Hope for a Better Tomorrow Chair of Research -
Seungil Kim, PhD
University of Pittsburgh
Project
Evaluation of Healing Progress in the ECM-Based Injectable Embolic Delivering Therapeutic Proteins in a Murine Cerebral Saccular Aneurysm Model
Recipient of $50,000
Katelyn M. Caruso Chair of Research
Gary Chudnovsky Chair of Research
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Khalid Malik, PhD
Oakland University
Project
Integrating Federated and Neuro-symbolic AI for Improved Aneurysm Detection and Rupture Prediction
Recipient of $35,000
Cynthia Lynn Sherwin Chair of Research
NYC Marathon Chair of Research
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Devin McBride, PhD
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Project
Neutrophil Phenotype Predicts Delayed Deficits After SAH
Recipient of $30,000
Thomas J. Tinlin Chair of Research
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Devin McBride, PhD
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Project
NETs as a Biomarker of Delayed Deficits after SAH
Recipient of $35,000
Boston Marathon Chair of Research
Danielle Guzman Chair of Research
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Abdelsimar T. Omar III, MD
McMaster University
Project
Revisiting the Comparative Effectiveness of Clipping Versus Coiling for Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (sSAH) with Big Data: A Population-Based Analysis Using The Target Trial Framework
Recipient of $30,000
Running Against Ruptures Chair of Research
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Tatsat R. Patel, PhD., and Sricharan Veeturi
University at Buffalo
Project
Exploring the Relationship Between Imaging and Blood-Based Biomarkers and the Pathobiology of the Aneurysm Wall
Recipient of $35,000
Carol W. Harvey Chair of Research
Taylor J. Richelson Chair of Research -
Sophia Robertson
Northern Arizona University
Project
Development of a Novel Biocompatible Polymer Coating for Aneurysm Treatment Devices
Recipient of $40,000
New York City Marathon Chair of Research
Sharon Epperson Chair of Research -
Edgar A. Samaniego MD, MS
University of Iowa
Project
Radiomic Characterization of Brain Aneurysms
Recipient of $30,000
Thomas J. Tinlin Chair of Research
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Scott Simon, MD
Scott Simon, MD
Project
Impact of Genetic Variation in Iron Metabolism on Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Outcomes
Recipient of $35,000
Anne Ellington Powell Chair of Research
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Husain Sodawalla, PhD
Northern Arizona University
Project
Development of an FDA-Approved Benchtop Model for Delayed Aneurysm Rupture (DAR) Studies
Recipient of $30,000
Debbie Feiger Chair of Research
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Sithara Thomas
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Project
Elucidation of Role of HDAC2 in Epigenetic Repression of Blood Barrier Genes During Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH) in Mice: Protective Effect of Overexpression of its Target (ZIC3)
Recipient of $50,000
Thomas J. Tinlin Chair of Research
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Hiroki Uchikawa
Barrow Neurological Institute
Project
Clonal Hematopoiesis of Indeterminate Potential in Intracranial Aneurysms
Recipient of $40,000
Marc Marotta Chair of Research
Christopher C. Getch Chair of Research (Sponsored by the CV Section)
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Omid Amilli, PhD
University of Toledo
Project
A Precise Quantification of the Effect of Blood Rheology on Brain Aneurysm Hedodynamics
Recipient of $30,000
Falmouth Road Race Chair of Research
Nebraska’s Hope for a Better Tomorrow Chair of Research -
Joseph Antonios, MD, PhD
Yale New Haven Hospital
Project
Cellular and Molecular Drivers of Aneurysm Formation and Rupture
Recipient of $45,000
Shirley Dudek Demmer Chair of Research
Kristen Shafer Englert Chair of Research
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Umeshkumar Athiraman, MD, MBBS
Washington University
Project
Targeting Microglia to Improve Delayed Cerebral Ischemia After Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Recipient of $40,000
Boston Marathon Chair of Research
NYC Marathon Chair of Research
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Louis-Philippe Bernier, PhD
University of British Columbia
Project
SAH-Induced Vasospasm: Probing Cerebrospinal Fluid for a Novel P2Y14-Dependent Mechanism
Recipient of $30,000
Brain Aneurysm Foundation of Canada Chair of Research
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Koji Hosaka, PhD
University of Florida – Gainesville
Project
Role of Myeloid-derived Suppressor Cells in Cerebral Aneurysm Formation and Rupture
Recipient of $40,000
Froggy’s Drive Chair of Research
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Mark D. Johnson, MD
University of Cincinnati
Project
Morphological Analysis Through the Use of Fractal Dimension as a Predictor of Cerebral Aneurysm Behavior
Recipient of $30,000
Cynthia Lynn Sherwin Chair of Research
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Seungil Kim, PhD
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Project
Evaluation of Healing Progress in the Bioabsorbable Aneurysm Coil Implanted Murine Cerebral Aneurysm Model
Recipient of $50,000
Thomas J. Tinlin Chair of Research
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Melanie Martinez
University of Florida – Gainesville
Project
Neutrophil ROS Role in Aneurysm Healing
Recipient of $30,000
Sharon Epperson Chair of Research
Sarah Hebner Chair of Research
Thomas J. Tinlin Chair of Research
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Devin McBride, PhD
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Project
Role of Micro-Clots and NETs after SAH
Recipient of $50,000
Team Suze Chair of Research
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Nicholas Norris
Northern Arizona University
Project
Novel Comprehensive In-Vitro Circle of Willis Aneurysm Models to Improve Device Development and Surgical Confidence
Recipient of $45,000
Cami Clarke Chair of Research
Strode Family Chair of Research
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Tatsat R. Patel, PhD and Sricharan Veeturi, MS
University at Buffalo
Project
Combination Blood and MRI Biomarkers for Rupture Risk Assessment of Brain Aneurysms
Recipient of $50,000
Carol W. Harvey Chair of Research
Elizabeth Ann Irwin Chair of Research
Taylor J. Richelsen Chair of Research
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Edgar A Samaniego MD, MS
University of Iowa
Project
Aneurysm Wall Enhancement
Recipient of $40,000
Renee Joyce Chair of Research
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Alfred Pokmeng See, MD
Boston Children’s Hospital
Project
Correlation of Aneurysm Wall Enhancement on 7T MRI MRA with Treatment Response and Molecular Markers of Inflammation
Recipient of $40,000
Danielle Guzman Chair of Research
Kati Lorge Chair of Research
Thomas J. Tinlin Chair of Research
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Ben Strickland, MD
Emory University
Project
Hyperacute DCE-MR Perfusion Analysis of Blood Brain Barrier Destruction Resulting from Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Recipient of $40,000
Fight Like Frank Chair of Research
Patrick Fettuccia Chair of Research
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Ananth K. Vellimana, MD
Washington University
Project
Understanding Immune Dysfunction at the CNS borders after Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Recipient of $30,000
Debbie Feiger Chair of Research
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Stacey Wolfe, MD
Wake Forest Baptist
Project
Piezo1 Mechanoreceptor Overexpression and Dysregulation as a Novel Mechanism of Intracranial Aneurysm Development
Recipient of $40,000
Austen L. Dunn Chair of Research
Christopher C. Getch Chair of Research (Sponsored by the CV Section)