GFC Awards Gala
The World Brain Mapping Foundation’s Annual “Gathering for Cure” Black Tie Gala is designed to recognize pioneers in brain mapping, health policy, neuroscience, and mental health philanthropy, amongst others, while connecting to our mission and bringing our message of neurotech innovation and innovation to the masses.
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Gathering For Cure Awards Gala

The World Brain Mapping Foundation’s Annual “Gathering for Cure” Black Tie Gala is designed to recognize pioneers in brain mapping, health policy, neuroscience, and mental health philanthro
The World Brain Mapping Foundation’s Annual “Gathering for Cure” Black Tie Gala is designed to recognize pioneers in brain mapping, health policy, neuroscience, and mental health philanthropy, amongst others, while connecting to our mission and bringing our message of neurotech innovation and innovation to the masses.
We Also recognize students, young investigators, and leaders in the field of brain mapping and therapeutics who have made significant contributions as trailblazers. Gala participants include Major philanthropists, celebrities, NHL/NBA/MLS/NHF, leading scientists, physicians, neurosurgeons, and neurotechnology.
py, amongst others, while connecting to our mission and bringing our message of neurotech innovation and innovation to the masses.
We Also recognize students, young investigators, and leaders in the field of brain mapping and therapeutics who have made significant contributions as trailblazers. Gala participants include Major philanthropists, celebrities, NHL/NBA/MLS/NHF, leading scientists, physicians, neurosurgeons, and neurotechnology.



The World Brain Mapping Foundation focuses on helping wounded soldiers, brain and spine cancers, neurodegenerative disorders (Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, ALS, MS, etc. ), and neuropsychiatric and spine disorders. The event includes exciting entertainment and networking with celebrities and world-renowned figures. You will enjoy an excellent ambiance and fine cuisine in a great evening of celebration full of leisure while impacting the mission of a tremendous non-profit.
This Gala fundraiser focuses on mental health and brain and spine disorders. The funding will go to Pioneering initiatives, such as global neuroscience20, women in neuroscience group (WIN), BTIP, Fellowship programs, humanitarian missions as part of international physicians and scientists GPS (UKRAINE), and annual conventions and courses. Hands-on specialized training (BioSkills labs), continued medical education training and certification (CME), and funding for pioneering MedTech, neurotech, neuro pharma tech, and spin-off out of the SBMT convention.
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When?
- Saturday March 1st, 2025
- 6:00PM – 8:00PM Cocktail/Red Carpet Event
- 8:00PM – 11:00PM Black Tie Awards Banquet
- Millenium Biltmore Hotel | Downtown Los Angeles
- 506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071
- Dr. Vicky Yamamoto, PhD
- Member of the Board of World Brain Mapping Foundation
- vyamamot@usc.edu
- 310-500-6196
The Awards
Beacon of Courage and Dedication Award
Humanitarian Award
Pioneer in Technology Award
Pioneer in Medicine Award
Pioneer in Healthcare Policy Award
Golden Axon Leadership Award
Young Investigator Award
Student Service and Leadership Award
The WBMF Student Service and Leadership Award is given to recognize excellence and commitment to dedicated fellows, interns, and students who have contributed to the advancement of medicine, specifically the neurosciences.
Robin Sidhu Memorial Young Scientist Award
Add Your Heading TLate Robin Sidhu (1988 – 2015), a young ebullient science driven and information technology (IT) savvy person, died of an accident at an early age. His mission to accomplish in-depth understanding of human mind and health remained incomplete due to his early departure but his legacy will remain through supporting young innovative minds in science through this award.ext Here
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