The Bee Foundation - Brain Aneurysm Research

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Aware
Bee Aware of the warning signs and risks. Learn more about risks and symptoms of brain aneurysms.
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Courageous
Bee Courageous by learning more about the field of brain aneurysm research, our research grants and fellowships for innovative diagnosis and treatment, our Scientific Advisory Board, and the ongoing activities of our Foundation.
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Inspired
Bee Inspired by the stories of those affected by brain aneurysms and the campaigns they've launched to raise awareness and research funds. Find out how you can help to change the statistics of this devastating condition by spreading awareness or starting your own fundraiser.

Our Events
From sponsored athletic events such as the Philadelphia Marathon and Golf Classic, to our major annual Honey Bash Gala, to events hosted by our supporters to honor their loved ones, we offer multiple opportunities throughout the year for you to get involved and join our enthusiastic community.

Join The Bee Foundation March 26th & 27th on Capitol Hill to lobby Congress for increased brain aneurysm awareness and research. This is an exciting event where you can truly make a difference in the fight against Brain Aneurysm.

The Bee Foundation Awareness Events

Friends and families affected by brain aneurysms are holding events around the country to honor their loved ones and raise research funds and increase awareness. There may be one near you! And if you’re interested in hosting an event of your own, just contact us at [email protected]. We can help!

OCTOBER 5th 2019 – Save the Date for the 6th annual Honey Bash Gala on at Fitler Club, Philadelphia’s hottest new venue. The evening will feature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dancing, and a live & silent auction! Check back often for more details. Watch our highlight video here of Honey Bash 2017!

Scientific Advisory Board

William J Mack, MD, MS, FAANS, FAHA
Principal Investigator and Director of the Cerebrovascular Laboratory in the Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute at the University of Southern California. He has active NIH R01 funding for his research. Dr. Mack’s scientific interests are focused on translational efforts to treat ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. Laboratory investigations concentrate on the pathophysiology of cerebral ischemia, aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage and inflammatory modulation.
J Mocco, MD, MS
Chief Medical Officer Professor and Vice Chair for Education Director, Cerebrovascular Center Department of Neurological Surgery Mount Sinai Health System Dr. Mocco’s major areas of clinical and research interest are stroke and brain aneurysms. Dr. Mocco performs both open surgical procedures and minimally invasive endovascular procedures for cerebrovascular disorders.
Dr. Michael Chen
Michael Chen, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at Rush University Medial Center.
Dr. M. Shazam Hussain
Dr. Hussain is the Head of the Cleveland Clinic Stroke Program and Assistant Professor of Medicine (Neurology) at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio.

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In The News

A Blood Test for Brain Aneurysms? Our 2016 Grant Shows Promising Results!

Dr. Christopher Kellner is Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Director, Intracerebral Hemorrhage Program at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai in New York. He is also a principal investigator of The Bee Foundation’s 2016 research grant. At the October 2018 Honey Bash in Philadelphia, PA. he gave attendees some exciting news about the […]
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Remembering a Loving Husband and Father

Shelly’s story began, as many do, without notice, when her husband of 20 years passed away suddenly from a brain aneurysm in 2010. He was 48. Even eight years later, for the Meistad family, of St. Paul, MN, the events of that day are still fresh in their minds. (The photo above shows Shelley and […]
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Premier Episode of Borrowed Time with Megan Bacigalupo

Tune in on October 23, 2018 at 7:00pm Eastern Time for the Premier Episode of Borrowed Time with Megan Bacigalupo. To provide hope to the brain injury survivor community and caregivers. To reveal strength of the body and mind after being put to the ultimate test. Beating-or cheating death… call it what you will. Exploring […]
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