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.
Support Cognitive aging Research
McKnight Brain Research Foundation Cognitive Aging and Memory Program
Supports medical research of the brain, principally for clinical application to accomplish alleviation of memory loss during aging.
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.
Support Education
Neuromedicine Research and Education Fund
Invest in education and research-related activities in neuromedicine research to make an impact on the next generation of brain researchers.
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.
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.
Office of Development
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.