UW Medicine creates new Institute for Brain Health Solutions focused on cognitive aging, brain wellness and mental health

__________ $50 million gift is foundation for brain disorders research (UW press release): “UW Medicine is creating the Garvey Institute for Brain Health Solutions to develop effective new treatments for brain disorders, such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, addiction and Alzheimer’s disease. The foundational $50 million gift to establish the institute was made by local philanthropists Lynn and Mike Garvey… In its first five years, the Garvey Institute will work on three flagship projects that have the potential to benefit millions of people: cognitive aging and brain wellness, the effects of physical and emotional trauma on the brain, and addiction. The Garvey Institute will build on existing brain health research and clinical programs with a goal of enhancing diagnostic capabilities and developing fast-track treatments for patients. The gift will fund an interdisciplinary training program for students, clinicians and researchers as well as a patient and family engagement and support team. It will also fund leadership positions, provide resources for operations and help support the creation of a space to bring the institute’s collaborators together.” News in Context: Bill Gates announces $50 million investment to fight Alzheimer’s Disease UT Dallas, October 19th: Public grand opening of the new Brain Performance Institute Solving the Brain Fitness Puzzle Is the Key to Self-Empowered Aging 10 million people develop dementia every year Report: 35% of...
Source: SharpBrains - Category: Neuroscience Authors: Tags: Cognitive Neuroscience Education & Lifelong Learning Health & Wellness addiction Alzheimer’s Disease brain disorders brain-wellness Cognitive Aging depression Garvey Institute mental health post-traumatic-stress-disorder UW Medic Source Type: blogs