Neurovascular Innovation Institute Named Gold Partner of TAAFWalk 2026 in San Francisco

An International Bridge of Collaboration and Hope

This partnership reflects the Institute’s strategic vision to serve as a catalyst and a bridge between specialized medical research, clinical care, and society. Under this year’s TAAFWalk 2026 theme, “We Are the Lighthouse Keepers” (“We Guide, We Support, We Protect Brains”), the initiative highlights the importance of collective action to ensure that no patient affected by an aneurysm, brain hemorrhage, or arteriovenous malformation (AVM) has to face their journey alone.

Brain arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are rare congenital conditions that primarily affect young adults and carry an increased risk of intracerebral hemorrhage and permanent neurological damage. At the same time, approximately 1,000 cases of ruptured brain aneurysms are recorded in Greece each year. The need for international knowledge exchange, stronger research efforts, and greater public awareness is more relevant than ever.

Statement by the President of the Institute, Mr. Ioannis Foteinos

“At the Neurovascular Innovation Institute, our fundamental mission is to build bridges that connect pioneering scientific knowledge with meaningful contributions to people’s lives. Our participation as a Gold Partner of TAAFWalk 2026 is a natural extension of this vision.

By joining forces across borders, we are building a strong alliance to advance research, support survivors, and promote the early prevention of neurovascular diseases. Together with TAAF, we are committed to serving as a beacon of guidance and protection for every patient and every family.”

About the Organizations

• The Neurovascular Innovation Institute is a non-profit scientific organization established to support research and innovation, education, prevention, and the modernization of healthcare structures for the treatment of neurovascular diseases in Greece. The Institute is supported by an internationally distinguished Scientific Advisory Board, with representatives from leading academic institutions, including Stanford University, Mount Sinai, and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA).
• The Aneurysm and AVM Foundation (TAAF) is a recognized U.S.-based non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by brain aneurysms, AVMs, and stroke through research funding, education, and the development of supportive communities.