NREF Corporate Associates
The Executive Council of the Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation applauds the efforts of these companies for providing their generous support to the 2010 NREF Campaign.Click here for 2007-2008 Co-sponsored Awardees
| Contributions of $500,000 to $1 million |
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| Contributions of $200,000 to $499,999 |
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| Contributions of $75,000 to $199,999 |
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| Contributing Associates $20,000 to $49,999 |
AANS/CNS Cerebrovascular Section
AANS/CNS Joint Section on Spine and Peripheral Nerves
AANS/CNS Joint Section on Tumors
AANS Pinnacle Partners
Accuray, Inc.
Biomet Spine
Boston Scientific Neurovascular
Brainlab, Inc.
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
Covidien
Elekta
ev3, the Endovascular Company
Globus Medical
Integra Foundation
MicroVention, Inc.
Monteris Medical
Spine Wave, Inc.
Stryker
Synthes Spine
Varian Medical Systems
American Academy of Neurological Surgery (AAcNS)
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| Associates $5,000 to $19,000 |
Biomet Microfixation
Porex Surgical, Inc.
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| Other Under $ 5,000 |
IBM
PMT Corporation
Stryker Spine
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Neurosurgery’s growth and expansion is dependent upon both technical evolution and expansion of our understanding of the disease processes that confront us. The activities of the NREF have been critical to providing the opportunity for neurosurgical scholars to advance our fundamental understanding of these diseases. Such knowledge allows us to expand our technical armamentarium applied in our everyday practices. It is essential that we all invest in the R&D of Neurosurgery that NREF represents; without such investment, we cannot survive.
-- Martin H. Weiss, MD FACS
Corporate Associates Program
The Challenge
As the era of healthcare reform, managed care, and complex legislative directives continues, funding for research has become scarcer than ever. Countless lives have been saved through advances fostered by neuroscience research, yet much more needs to be done in the field of tumor molecular biology, stem cell research, vascular physiology, spinal mechanics, cortical architectonics, pain management, and recovery from head trauma. The changing role of clinicians requires that there be balance between the every day demands of patient treatment and the dedication to finding new cures and advances. The challenge to the specialty is to discover more effective treatments and cures for some of mankind's most vexing neurosurgical conditions and disorders.
The Commitment
The Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation's (NREF) mission is to serve society by advancing neuroscience in a variety of areas: basic research, outcomes studies, and patient-based clinical applications, as well as broader involvement with the needs of sub-specialties. The NREF Executive Council is committed to working more closely with corporate partners to provide new outlets for the use of products designed to aid the neurosurgeon and to open avenues for new techniques and applications. The alliances forged with NREF Corporate Associates enhance the Foundation's efforts of advancing the specialty of neurological surgery to provide the highest quality of care to the patient, patient’s family and the general public.
The Opportunities
As a prominent investor in research and education, corporate partners can play a vital role in supporting the NREF and in shaping the future of the neurosciences and neurosurgical patient care. The Corporate Associates Program is the way for industry to participate in this profession and to become recognized leaders in the funding of special neurosurgical needs. Participating NREF Corporate Associates build alliances with key AANS members, including residents and young faculty members, enabling that support to serve as a vehicle to move the specialty ahead while helping to discover key neurosurgical advances. Annually, the NREF offers two neurosurgical research grant opportunities: one-and two-year Research Fellowships ($40,000/$70,000 - open to residents) and one-year Young Clinician Investigator Awards ($40,000 - open to junior faculty members) We understand that research in areas relevant to a corporate partner’s mission and goals is important however, many companies cannot internally support a research program of their own. The NREF’s Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), using a system similar to the highly acclaimed one employed by the National Institutes of health, manages the entire process – something genuinely appreciated by those corporate partners currently co-sponsoring NREF grants. By participating in the NREF Annual Corporate Associates Campaign, your company will receive an array of valuable benefits, some of which carry on throughout the year, while others are enjoyed at the AANS Annual Meeting in the spring:
The Advantage
The NREF/DePuy Spine Research Fellowship has allowed me to culminate my work in motion preservation strategies; it has enabled me to ‘hit the ground running’ as I embark on what I hope will be a long and productive career in academic spinal surgery."
Robert J. Kowalski, MD
Visibility and Business Development: Build your corporate image among the domestic and international neurosurgical communities through your involvement with the NREF. The NREF is directly affiliated with the American Association of Neurosurgeons (ANS), the largest and most comprehensive professional society for neurosurgeons in the world, representing over 3,700 board-certified neurosurgeons. Interact with the leaders in neurosurgery, who influence procurement decisions, perform extensive annual research themselves, and regularly evaluate the effectiveness of equipment, supplies and pharmaceuticals.
Pride and Professionalism: Support the profession by contributing to the Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation, the premier funder of neurosurgical research.
Alliances and Leverage: Interact with AANS members (active, lifetime, military, resident, nurses, and PA’s) and build upon the expertise of other corporate professionals to support developing research programs. To learn more about becoming a NREF Corporate Associates member or to register your commitment to neurosurgical research and education, contact the AANS Director of Development at (847) 378-0500 or msg@aans.org.