Event Schedule
A Message From Our Executive Director
Our first ever Global Day of Engagement is here and our Executive Director, Christine Buckley, is kicking off the day!
12 AM
Live from Scientific Session
Join us live from our Scientific Session in Baltimore, Maryland. Hear from our past research grant recipients on their findings and learn more about projects being funded this year!
8 AM
Hereditary Brain Aneurysm Support
Listen to Rebecca Middleton, Founder & CEO, Hereditary Brain Aneurysm Support discuss support offerings for individuals and families living with familial brain aneurysm disease.
8:30 AM
Reflections from our Founders - Dr. Christopher Ogilvy, BIDMC and Deidre A. Buckley, NP
Hear from our founders on how things have grown and changed over the past 28 years at the Brain Aneurysm Foundation.
9 AM
Dr. Edward Smith and Dr. Alfred See - Boston Children's Hospital
Dr. Edward Smith and Dr. Alfred See of the Neurosurgery Department at Boston Children's Hospital host an educational session on pediatric brain aneurysms.
9:30 AM
BrainSurge x The Brain Aneurysm Foundation
Opportunity to be the sole owner of an NFT from BrainSurge's Genesis Collection - a unique look into the normally hidden brain that emphasizes the relationship between the art and science of medicine.
10:30 AM
When Someone You Love Has an Aneurysm: Read-A-Long
A special read-a-long from sisters Annie Kurzweg and Rachel Gottlieb, who wrote and illustrated When Someone You Love Has an Aneurysm as a way to help children better understand aneurysms.
11 AM
BAF's Advocacy - Jacob Kohn - LobbyIt
Join us in rallying Capitol Hill in support of Ellie's Law. Hear from Jacob Kohn, Government Relations Director with LobbyIt, and learn about the critical advocacy efforts of the Brain Aneurysm Foundation to raise awareness and obtain more federal research funding.
11:45 AM
Dr. William Ares, NorthShore Hospital and Feiger Family - Q&A
This question and answer session features Dr. Ares, Neurosurgeon at NorthShore University Health System and the Feiger Family, who hosts a Chair of Research in loving memory of Debbie Feiger.
1 PM
Women in Neurosurgery
Their journey, passion, and words of wisdom - hear from leading female neurosurgeons.
2 PM
Dr. Alim Mitha, Neurosurgeon, and Brooke Belanger, PhD Candidate, from Foothills Medical Centre
Learn about the different approaches to treating brain aneurysms, and new technology being developed, like stem cells to improve the healing of brain aneurysms.
2:30 PM
TEAM MUSC - Your Family Member Just Had a Brain Aneurysm: What to Expect
Listen to hear about your loved ones' journey in the hospital post rupture from a team who cares.
3 PM
From the Docs: Stories of Hope
In this inspirational webinar, doctors from around the globe share stories of hope.
4 PM
Dr. Langer: His Patient Journey and Unexpected Lessons
When Dr. Langer had an accident that turned the tables making him the patient, he learned many unexpected personal and professional lessons.
5 PM
Live from the Research Symposium Poster Reception
Join us live from our 16th Annual Search Symposium poster reception - see the research projects being funded and hear from the researchers!
6 PM
RapidAI - the role of AI in aneurysm detection and tracking
Artificial intelligence is changing how brain aneurysms are identified and tracked - RapidAI is leading the way. Hear more from this innovative company on their latest projects.