Direct Research Funding Options

Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center (BNAC)
Dr Mark Haacke's MS-MRI Study at the MRI Institute for Biomedical Research in Detroit, Michigan
Dr. Michael Dake's MS Innovations Fund at Standford University in Palo Alto, California

Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center

BNAC is part of the Jacobs Neurological Institute, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, New York. The diagnostic Combined Transcranial and Extracranial Venous Doppler (CTEVD) study is a comprehensive study of 1,700 participants, which began in April of 2009. The goal is to raise up to $5 million to support this research. See this link for more details about the study:

There are four ways to make a donation to the BNAC CTEVD Study:

1. To contribute electronically, go to www.giving.buffalo.edu/bnac.  In the box for “Additional Instructions”, enter: This gift is for 9333-648226 Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Fund.
2. To contribute by check, please make your check payable to:
   University at Buffalo Foundation, indicating your gift is for Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center Fund #9333-648226.
   Mail it to:
   UB Foundation, Inc.,
   PO Box 730
   Buffalo, NY  14226-0730
3. If you would like to be contacted about making a special gift or if you have gift-related questions, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
4. You can also donate or host a real or virtual BNAC MStery Party. Volunteers around the world are hosting MStery parties to help raise $5million for BNAC’s CCSVI research.  Here’s the link to the MStery Party website: http://msterypartyccsvi.bnac.net/index.php

Dr Mark Haacke's MS-MRI Study at the MRI Institute for Biomedical Research in Detroit, Michigan

Testing for CCSVI requires a very specific type of MRI and ultrasound. By establishing a National Testing Campaign, (MS-NICE) Haacke’s goal is to help expedite the research of CCSVI by raising enough money to develop the processing, improve the protocols, and enhance research in the vascular aspects of CCSVI. As some examples in this direction, he is currently evaluating an MR flow quantification approach that covers most of the major vessels and may allow for visualization of the valvular motion as well similar to ultrasound. He is also looking into quantification tools to better establish what is normal and what is abnormal in CCSVI. His goal is to establish a broader clinical trial approach in the process.

To learn more about Dr. Haacke’s study, click here.

Follow the link below to donate directly to the testing campaign via PayPal.  Please note the donate button for CCSVI/MS Research is at the bottom of the page.

http://mrimaging.com/donate.html

Dr. Michael Dake's MS Innovations Fund at Standford University in Palo Alto, California

The MS Innovations Fund is dedicated to the development of novel therapeutic approaches for the treatment of patients with multiple sclerosis and related neurodegenerative disorders through the exploration of associations with arterial and venous abnormalities. The Innovations Fund supplies resources to support both preclinical and translational research that directly impacts patients by providing leading edge management strategies.

There are three ways to make a donation to the MS Innovations Fund:

1. Call Stanford toll-free at 866-543-0243. Please be sure to state that the donation is for Dr. Dake's "MS Innovations Fund."
2. Send a check payable to Stanford University and mail it to Stanford University, Office of Development, Gift Processing, 326 Galvez Street, Stanford, CA 94305-6105. Be sure to write on the check that the donation is for Dr. Dake's "MS Innovations Fund."
3. Click here to give online.  Click on "Other" to select the school or group to which you wish to make a gift. On the next screen, under "Further Designation," click on "Other Designation." Complete the next four questions. Next go to the "Special Instructions" box, and type in "This donation is directed to Dr. Michael Dake’s 'MS Innovations Fund.'" Click on continue, and finish filling out your information.