The Weston Family Foundation (formerly The W. Garfield Weston Foundation), through its Weston Brain Institute, has announced a landmark $16.7-million philanthropic grant to establish the Weston Family Focused Ultrasound Initiative at Sunnybrook. This initiative is set to revolutionize the treatment of brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, brain cancer and ALS.
Press Release: Announcing the Weston Family Focused Ultrasound Initiative at Sunnybrook
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