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We are at the threshold of an explosion in the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of migraine, and with the help of MRF, more answers will soon be found.
— Dr. Stephen Silberstein, MRF Medical Advisory Board (Emeritus)

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The Migraine Research Foundation's goal is to end the debilitating pain of migraine. MRF raises money to fund innovative research grants to further the understanding of migraine's causes, develop improved treatment targets, and find the cure. We also help sufferers by providing information and other resources.

All our operating costs are underwritten so every dollar raised goes to fund migraine research and support sufferers.

June is Migraine Awareness Month.
Be part of the solution: Invest in the cure.

Interview with Cathy Glaser, President of the Migraine Research Foundation
LydiaSarfati.com, June 14, 2013

MRF President discusses migraine, MRF, and our partnership with Repêchage. Read More.

Headaches in Children
Neurology Now, June-July 2013 Issue

Childhood migraine and other headaches pose unique challenges in diagnosis and treatment. Read More.

Migraine Relief: 10 Myths and Facts
Lifescript.com, June 03, 2013

MRF President and Medical Advisory Board members debunk migraine myths. Read More.

Researcher Works to Unlock Mysteries of Migraines
USAToday.com, May 16, 2013

NIH recognizes that headache research needs more funding. But there are many challenges to increasing it. Read More.

A Sleep Gene Has a Surprising Role in Migraines
NPR.org, May 1, 2013

Three MRF grantees lead research team that identifies gene mutations that appear to increase the risk for both an unusual sleep disorder and migraine. Read More.

Chili Peppers Seen Helping 36 Million Migraine Sufferers
Bloomberg.com, April 22, 2013

By blocking a pain-signal transmission similar to what occurs when chili oil touches skin, biotech companies are developing drugs that stop migraines before symptoms start. Read More.

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Announcing the opening of MRF’s 2013 Research RFP. For guidelines and application, Click here.

Join MRF’s Young Leadership Board at its kickoff event: Toast to the Cure at Tavern 29 in NYC on June 24th. To purchase tickets, Click here.

Join us for MRF’s September Golf Outing and Cocktail Reception.
Enjoy great golf, fantastic food and terrific prizes. Monday, September 16th at Brae Burn Country Club, Purchase, NY. Sponsorship opportunities available. Click here.

Repêchage Teams Up With the Migraine Research Foundation and Salons & Spas to Bring “Sweet Relief.”
Repêchage is partnering with MRF to raise funds and awareness for migraine research during June's Migraine Awareness Month. For information, Click here.

We have 2013 ING NYC Marathon places!
MRF is once again a charity partner with the ING NYC Marathon. Reserve now - spaces are very limited. To apply, Click here.

Learn about the groundbreaking research of our grantees.
For a list of MRF’s grants,
Click here.

Help for Kids with Migraine
For MRF’s recently updated list of Children’s Headache Centers,
Click here.

Looking for a headache specialist near you? For MRF’s recently updated list of headache doctors,
Click here.