Giving to Neurology
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Transforming Care for Neurological Diseases

The pace of advancement in the neurosciences is staggering, and we are at the forefront of progress. Your support will increase what we can achieve for patients who face brain bleeds and diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and epilepsy.

Our faculty are collaborating across disciplines to make the most of every opportunity. We are investigating the origins of stroke, developing therapies for ALS patients, and expanding medical research on sleep disorders, among many promising projects.

Our standout programs across neurological care enable us to take on the most complex cases. We are continually breaking new ground in research and education, and we share what we learn nationally and globally.

Your gift can help us:

  • Launch pilot studies, enabling faculty to follow scientific leads
  • Pursue gene- and cell-based therapies
  • Create ideal patient experiences
  • Address disparities in care
  • Train the next generation of exerts in the field

We have one of the finest departments of neurology in the country. Together, we can give hope to patients and families here and around the world.

Giving Opportunities
Neurology Research & Patient Care
Gifts ensure that neurology patients receive the most compassionate care, the benefits of multidisciplinary collaboration, and the latest research innovations.
Advance research and care
Alzheimer's Disease Research Fund
Gifts support the most promising research focusing on: disease mechanisms, improved diagnosis, better therapy, biomarker discovery in dementia, the relationship between metabolic disorders and Alzheimer's, and best practices toward wellness.
Help cure Alzheimer's disease
Parkinson's & Movement Disorders Fund for Discovery
Your gift provides U-M researchers with the freedom, resources, and collaborative environment to produce breakthroughs in understanding the genetic causes of Parkinson's and other movement disorders, as well as develop new treatment therapies.
Help us make breakthroughs
ALS Patient Care and Clinical Trials
Gifts to this program support the development and testing of new treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Funds support clinic personnel, patient education and outreach, and clinical research and trials.
Support clinical excellence
Stroke Fund for Discovery
Hundreds of thousands of people experience a stroke each year. Your gift supports the pioneering research of our multidisciplinary team around the treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of stroke.
Support stroke research
Partner With Us

We would be pleased to discuss your interests and goals — and the impact your gift can have. We can connect you with faculty and staff, identify where your help is most needed, and share how giving can provide personal satisfaction as well as financial and tax benefits.

Allison Clark Allison Clark
Associate Director of Development
Kirsten Petriches Kirsten Petriches
Senior Associate Director of Development