University of Wisconsin–Madison
Department of Neurological Surgery
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Make A Gift

Donations can be made online by clicking one of the following links:

  • The UW Neurosurgery Innovation Fund: 132580442

    The purpose of this Fund is to provide support to the Department to encourage new ideas and innovations which will advance human health and improve the field of neurological surgery.

  • Robert J. Dempsey Fund

    The purpose of this Fund is to support a professorship in the Department of Neurological Surgery that will be used for teaching residents and fellows, advancing research and excellent patient care, or as defined by the professorship holder and in line with the legacy of Dr. Robert J. Dempsey whom dedicated his career to excelling in education and training, research and patient care. Dr. Mustafa Baskaya was named the inaugural Robert J. Dempsey, MD Endowed Professor in 2021 for his exemplary service to excelling education and training, research and patient care.

  • Neurological Surgery General Fund

    Gifts to this fund support research, teaching, public service roles, and program activities that advance and expand the overall mission of the Department of Neurological Surgery.

  • Neurological Surgery Research and Education Fund – Cerebrovascular, Stroke, Aneurysm, and Skull Base

    Gifts support research into the causes, prevention and rehabilitation from both hemorrhagic (ruptured vessels in the brain) and thrombotic (occluded vessels in the carotid artery and brain) strokes. Research is being done on the prevention of recurrent stroke, atherosclerotic disease, carotid vessels and hemorrhagic strokes intervention. Neurosurgeons and scientists are currently studying cerebral ischemia edema and traumatic brain injury, carotid artery atherosclerosis formation, acute management of subarachnoid hemorrhage and the molecular biology of embolic carotid diseases and its relationship to delayed cognitive impairment.

  • Neurosurgery Tumor Research and Education Fund

    Gifts support research developing novel cancer therapies and the newest treatments for primary and secondary brain tumors. Researchers are studying tumor stem cells in hopes of stimulating an anti-tumor response and searching for tumor specific genes and drugs which will inhibit tumor growth.

  • Pediatric Neurosurgery Research and Education Fund

    Gifts support research in specific areas of pediatric neurosurgery and further the education of patient, faculty and healthcare providers. Research is aimed at improving the care of children with congenital brain and spinal cord anomalies and treating brain tumors, hydrocephalus, craniocervical congential disorders and the growth and regeneration of nerves in the developing brain.

  • Neurological Surgery Spine and Spinal Cord Research and Education Fund

    Gifts support research in the biomechanics of the spine as well as the potential for cellular repair of paralysis after spinal cord injury. Research is being conducted on the development of novel treatments for spinal cord injury and methods to promote functional recovery, alleviating neuropathic pain, assessing the mechanisms of plasticity of respiratory control following spinal cord injury, assessing the role of minocycline in the treatment of spinal cord injury and furthering understanding of the role of individual gene products in affecting functional recovery.

  • Functional and Epilepsy Neurosurgery Research and Education Fund

    Gifts support research and education related to the treatment of conditions where central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) function is abnormal although the structure or anatomy is normal. Examples of conditions treated by functional neurosurgery are movement disorders (Parkinson’s disease and tremor) and epilepsy. The Functional Neurosurgery division provides the platform for continued research in the potential surgical treatments of depression, obsessive compulsive behavior and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis and stroke.

  • Manucher J. Javid Research and Education Fund

    Each year the Department accepts two residents to partake in a seven year residency program. Residents are asked to meet the demands of everyday surgical demands, didactics, symposiums, and participate in a research year. Residents will dedicate a year to bench research with a Principle Investigator, ultimately enhancing their knowledge of translating medicine from the bench to the bedside. The purpose of this fund is to support resident education and research within the Department of Neurological Surgery.

  • Neurological Surgery Global Health Education and Research Fund

    Gifts support an international program designed to foster better education and training for young neurosurgeons, neurosurgery residents, fellows who want to pursue neurosurgery across the world. Participants from visiting countries will engage in research projects spanning a wide spectrum of clinical and anatomical studies. Additionally, UW neurosurgery residents will benefit from working and interacting with international neurosurgeons, as they understand new techniques, approaches to their field and modifications made in a research rich or research poor environment. The educational benefits are mutual both for trainees and for the trainers and supports the educational part of the mission.

  • John Sandin III, MD Memorial Fund

    The Department of Neurological Surgery established this fund to encourage and foster new ideas to improve the field of neurological surgery and enhance resident development by providing a stipend, to be known as the John Sandin III, MD Creativity and Research Award, to Department residents wishing to develop grant-writing skills and direct their own research projects that support the Department’s missions. The award will go to research projects that support the education, research, and clinical goals of the department. Recipients will be chosen through an application process and the award will be given at least once every two years, but not necessarily every year.

  • Roger Loff Memorial Fund for Glioblastoma Research

    Lois Loff established this fund in memory of her late husband, Roger Loff, who passed away as a result of glioblastoma in 2009. Gifts made to this fund will support glioblastoma research and educational support for brain cancer patients and caregivers.

Make a gift by mail:

Click here for the gift form. To make a gift by mail, please print the gift form, complete and mail it with your check made payable to the:

University of Wisconsin Foundation / Department of Neurological Surgery

U.S. Bank Lockbox

Box 78807

Milwaukee, WI 53278-0807

For more information about making a financial contribution, a planned gift, or establishing a named fund for the Department of Neurological Surgery, please contact:

Sara Detienne

Director of Development Department of Neurological Surgery

Phone: 608.308.5366

E-Mail: sara.detienne@supportuw.org

Sara DeTienne