Brain Aneurysm Foundation

10/16/2025

Dr. Humberto Mestre, MD, PhD, from Massachusetts General Hospital, is a 2025 Brain Aneurysm Foundation research grant recipient. Dr. Mestre is focused on finding safe, non-invasive ICU treatments to improve recovery after aneurysm rupture. Click here, https://www.bafound.org/humberto-mestre-md-phd/

10/15/2025

Knowledge is power! Experts from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) joined us to discuss the connection between PKD and brain aneurysm risk—sharing essential information to help you and your loved ones stay informed and protected. Catch up on what you missed from this impactful webinar, https://youtu.be/MWHNh5HvZlM?si=wdq_4cqzveOZTIm9

10/15/2025

We’re grateful to Rep. Donald G. Davis (NC-1) for joining as a cosponsor of Ellie’s Law (H.R. 2678)! His support helps advance critical brain aneurysm research, awareness, and education — bringing us closer to saving lives. Learn more:

At the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, we are committed to saving lives and improving outcomes through education, support, and advocacy. Two of our key advocacy initiatives aim to advance research and […]

10/14/2025

The greatest lesson after surviving a brain aneurysm? Realizing that nothing matters more than the people you love. Every moment counts, so choose how you spend your time with care.

10/13/2025

Most unruptured brain aneurysms are silent, but sometimes, they speak through symptoms. Know what to look for. For more info, visit bafound.org

10/10/2025

Dr. Devin McBride of UTHealth Houston is a 2025 research grant recipient. His project is supported by the Kati Lorge and Thomas J. Tinlin Chairs of Research. He hopes that his research can identify treatment targets that can improve patient outcomes. Read more, https://www.bafound.org/devin-mcbride-ph-d/

10/09/2025

Coiling is an endovascular treatment for brain aneurysms that doesn’t require open surgery. During the procedure, a thin tube is guided through an artery to the aneurysm, where a tiny platinum coil (or multiple coils) is placed inside. This causes the blood to clot and safely seal off the aneurysm from circulation, reducing risk and supporting recovery.
Learn more at https://www.bafound.org/treatment-recovery/treatment-options/endovascular-treatment/

10/08/2025

Surviving a brain aneurysm changes your perspective on everything. For many survivors, the biggest lesson isn’t about what they lost, but what they gained, a deeper appreciation for life itself. Every morning feels like a gift, every moment a reminder of resilience.

10/07/2025

Francelys Infante was a busy mom of three and an entrepreneur when what seemed like a migraine turned out to be three brain aneurysms. In this episode of The 1 in 50, she shares her journey from sudden diagnosis to life-saving surgery and recovery.

Her story is one of strength, resilience, and motherhood, serving as a powerful reminder for women to listen to their bodies and prioritize their health.

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10/06/2025

Brain aneurysm research is drastically underfunded—the federal government spends just $2.94 per person each year. That’s less than a cup of coffee for every life affected, while conditions with similar death rates get far more funding. Reach out to your legislator today and urge them to sign onto Ellie’s Law to increase funding and save lives, https://www.bafound.org/take-action-2/advocate/our-initiatives/

10/03/2025

TOMORROW MORNING: All are invited to join a virtual meeting of the New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Brain Aneurysm Awareness Group. In-person meetings have resumed but there is also a virtual option. Saturday, October 4th from 9 - 11 AM (ET). For more meeting details and link, please click here, https://www.bafound.org/events/new-york-presbyterian-brooklyn-methodist-hospital-brain-aneurysm-awareness-group-2/2025-10-04/

10/03/2025

Surgical clipping is a treatment for brain aneurysms in which a small metal clip is placed at the base of the aneurysm to block blood flow into it. Learn more here: https://www.bafound.org/treatment/surgical-clipping/