Raising Money for
Migraine Research
MRF 2020 TCS NYC Marathon Application
All our 2020 TCS NYC Marathon spots have been filled
Read MoreMeet our Newly Expanded Research Advisory Board
Giving away money isn’t as easy as you may think! Our migraine research grants are awarded based on their innovation, feasibility and impact. They cover subjects like genetics, migraine in kids, brain circuitry, imaging, pharmacology, behavioral science, and many more. Grant applications are complicated and very technical. We receive grant requests from researchers around the […]
Read MoreGreat New Resource for Migraine Sufferers
Migraine Patient Guidelines – Learn about migraine disease, treatment options, and living with migraine.
Read MoreShow You Care – Wear A Pair!
On June 21 Show You Care – Wear A Pair! Shades For Migraine is a campaign to promote migraine awareness and create a viral buzz for migraine, a disease that affects over 1 billion people worldwide. Many people don’t realize that migraine is an extraordinarily prevalent neurological disease, affecting 39 million American men, women and […]
Read More2019 MRF Impact Awards Call for LOI for Two Projects
Call for Letters of Interest for Two Different Projects Research on Childhood Migraine and/or Research on New Therapeutic Targets for Migraine The Migraine Research Foundation, a US nonprofit that raises money to fund innovative migraine research, invites both US and international researchers to submit Letters of Interest for one or both of the two 2019 […]
Read MoreMRF is an official charity partner of the 2019 TCS New York City Marathon
All of our slots have been filled Would you like to run for the Migraine Research Foundation in the 2019 TCS New York City Marathon on November 3, 2019? If so, MRF has a limited number of guaranteed entries available. Places are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to qualified applicants who will be 18 […]
Read More2018 Research Grants
Announcing our 2018 Research Grants Our researchers are committed to discovering the causes, improving the treatments, and finding a cure for migraine. Since 2006, we’ve supported 91 researchers in 12 different countries, all working hard to help you or someone you know. Our new grants are funding research that will: Compare Cleveland Clinic’s telemedicine pilot […]
Read MoreAnnouncing our 2018 MRF Impact Award on cannabis for the acute treatment of migraine
MRF takes the lead in funding ground-breaking marijuana research to bring relief to sufferers We’re thrilled to announce the 2018 MRF Impact Award on Cannabis for the Treatment of Migraine: a ground-breaking investigation of the efficacy of 3 different types of vaporized cannabis (CBD, THC, CBD:THC) for the acute treatment of migraine. […]
Read MoreCGRP Drug Approval
The FDA has approved the first drug developed specifically to prevent chronic migraine in adults. Aimovig, developed by Amgen and Novartis, is the first of the new CGRP medications that targets the calcitonin gene-related peptide and works by blocking this neurotransmitter’s communication with the brain. Researchers believe that CGRP is involved in triggering and prolonging […]
Read MoreThe Migraine World Summit
It’s Not Too Late! If you missed the Migraine Summit, there’s still time to purchase the the content shown. Leading migraine experts from around the world were interviewed to answer your questions. The event is now available on demand to watch and rewatch. Purchase the summit recordings here. The interview recordings and more […]
Read MoreAnnouncing our Champion Corporate Partner: Amgen
MRF Corporate Partners are our valued corporate supporters who share our passion for providing hope, help, and healing for the 39 million American migraine sufferers and our mission of funding innovative research. The support of these companies enables us to fund high-impact research that will improve the lives of sufferers. We’re pleased to announce Amgen as […]
Read MoreAnnouncing our Founding Corporate Partner: Eli Lilly and Company
MRF Corporate Partners are our valued corporate supporters who share our passion for providing hope, help, and healing for the 39 million American migraine sufferers and our mission of funding innovative research. The support of these companies enables us to fund high-impact research that will improve the lives of sufferers. We’re pleased to announce Eli […]
Read MoreBecome a Corporate Partner
Become a partner. MRF Corporate Partners play a key role in our mission to raise money to fund migraine research. Their support enables us to fund high-impact research that will improve the lives of sufferers. Contact us for the guidelines if you think your company may be a good fit.
Read MoreMigraine news this week: March 17
Catch up on all the migraine news you need. One third of people suffer from fragrance sensitivity, research suggests Chanel No. 5 can cause extreme pain when you suffer from migraine! Perfumes and other strong scents are common migraine triggers. This article explains why. It also explains other health issues triggered by scents, such as […]
Read MoreMigraine news this week: March 10
Catch up on the latest migraine news. New research alert: Traditional Chinese Medicine for migraine Traditional Chinese Medicines have been used for centuries to treat migraine. MRF Grantee Dr. Xiaohui Wang just finished his study on the two most popular of these medicines. Dr. Wang used animal cells to investigate the active ingredients in the medicines. […]
Read MoreTraditional Chinese Medicine for migraine
New research alert! Our researchers are working hard to find better migraine treatments. Traditional Chinese medicines have been used for centuries to treat migraine. MRF grantee Dr. Xiaohui Wang from Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry just finished his study on the two most popular of these medicines. Using animal cells, Dr. Wang investigated the active […]
Read MoreMigraine news this week: March 3
Catch up on the latest migraine news. Acupuncture May Help Treat Migraines, According to a New Study New York Magazine reports on new acupuncture research. In this study, scientists performed real migraine acupuncture and fake acupuncture on two groups of migraine sufferers. The people who received true acupuncture had a bigger decrease in the frequency […]
Read MoreFundraise for Migraine Awareness Month 2017
June is Migraine Awareness Month. If you suffer from migraines, you’re already aware of how disabling they can be. Migraine Awareness Month in June is our opportunity to educate the lucky ones who don’t suffer. It’s the time to inform the world about migraine disease and how badly we need more research. Raising awareness about migraine […]
Read MoreMigraine news this week: February 24
Catch up on the latest migraine news. Does Daith Piercing Cure Migraines? What The Medical Evidence Says The daith ear piercing is trending in the migraine community. Some sufferers claim their headaches improved or went away after they got the piercing. This article from Medical Daily discusses what the science says. Unfortunately, they explain that any […]
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