Giving Support our mission

Join the MBI in our fight to enhance lives through a deeper understanding of brain aging, disease, dysfunction, and injury. Your philanthropy fuels innovation in neuroscience research and education in our effort to promote brain health across the lifespan.

Your Gift Matters

Researchers at the MBI make progress every day in understanding and treating conditions affecting the brain and nervous system. They work at all levels of translational science to advance fundamental discovery and revolutionize clinical impact. Please support them in their mission to enhance lives through neuroscience research and education.

Funds that need your support

Support Greatest Needs

MBI General Fund

This fund allows the institute to meet areas of greatest need, pursue new opportunities, and fuel research and innovation across the entire institute.

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SUPPORT crucial resources for researchers

McKnight Brain Bank Fund

Support the critical operations and functions of the McKnight Brain Bank, which allows researchers to study donated human tissue. Your donation makes an impact in the most critical areas of brain research.

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Support alzheimer's Research

Stop Alzheimer’s Now Fund

Support groundbreaking research to stop Alzheimer's disease by contributing to our fund, dedicated to advancing innovative treatments and improving care for those affected.

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Support TBI Research

Traumatic Brain Injury Fund

Help drive critical research and treatments for traumatic brain injury by supporting our fund, dedicated to improving outcomes and enhancing the quality of life for those impacted.

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Office of Development

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Senior Director of Development

Caitie Deranek Stewart

Contact Caitie Deranek Stewart, senior director of development at the McKnight Brain Institute, for more information on gift opportunities and ways to support the MBI.