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Brains Get Famous Advances International Brain Tumour Research
Studying brain tumour survivors, tumour behaviour, RNA data, and patients’ everyday lives to help advance international research.
At Brains Get Famous, we are conducting an international research study focused on brain tumour survivors, the long-term side effects they experience, and the behaviour of their tumours. We place particular emphasis on understanding patients' everyday lives at every level, recognising that their experiences provide valuable knowledge for future medical and scientific research.
As part of this initiative, we collect RNA data from patients around the world, facilitating research based on Real-World Evidence (RWE) derived from statistical analysis of real patient data. By combining molecular information with patients' lived experiences, our aim is to contribute to a better understanding of brain tumours and their long-term impact.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Dr. José Luis de Palma for the valuable information he has provided regarding healthcare protocols, as well as to the volunteer glioblastoma patients, including Steph and Ariana, whose collaboration is essential to this project.
These studies, which began in 2021, also collect information about pre-diagnosis symptoms from Brains Get Famous brain tumour patients who have sadly passed away. Their testimonies, together with the invaluable information generously provided by their families, represent an essential contribution to advancing international research into the behaviour of this disease.
Every patient story, every experience, and every piece of information collected helps us move one step closer to improving knowledge, supporting future research, and ultimately improving the lives of people affected by brain tumours worldwide.
Dr. Christian Brogna Publishes AWAKE, A Journey into the Human Brain The Vice President and Medical & Scientific Director of Brains Get Famous , Dr. Christian Brogna , has published his new book, AWAKE: The Magnificent Journey into the Human Mind of a Neurosurgeon Who Operates on Awake Patients , co-authored with writer Claudia Zanella . The book offers a unique insight into the world of awake brain surgery , an advanced neurosurgical technique in which patients remain awake during surgery, allowing surgeons to preserve essential cognitive, emotional, and neurological functions while removing brain tumors. Through real clinical experiences, scientific knowledge, and deeply human stories, AWAKE explores the extraordinary relationship between the brain, memory, identity, and consciousness. More than a medical book, AWAKE combines neuroscience with personal stories, inviting readers to discover the emotional and human side of neurosurgery. Among its most remarkable accounts is the story of a young saxophonist who continued playing his instrument while undergoing brain surgery, illustrating how modern neurosurgery can preserve what makes each person unique. As Vice President and Medical & Scientific Director of Brains Get Famous, Dr. Christian Brogna continues to promote innovation, research, and international awareness of brain tumors, bringing science and humanity together through his clinical work and now through this inspiring publication. Discover more about AWAKE on Dr. Christian Brogna's official website: Awake – Il viaggio nella mente umana | Christian Brogna e Claudia Zanella
Brains Get Famous and Olverde work together to support skin care, comfort, and well-being for children aged three years and older with special skin-care needs, guided by quality, safety, scientific rigor, and human care.
Brains Get Famous Awards Coming to Los Angeles in 2026. Brains Get Famous is preparing its 2026 awards ceremony in Los Angeles. We are pleased to announce that Mr. Gerardo Fueyo, Consul General of Spain in Los Angeles, will be among this year’s honorees. More honorees and event details will be announced soon. Stay tuned for updates.
In Mexico City, Mexico, María de Kannon Clè, founder and President of Brains Get Famous, participated in an interview on MVS Noticias, MVS Radio’s news platform, to present the organization’s mission and raise awareness of brain tumors.,
From Mexico City, Mexico, FORO, Televisa’s news channel, features María de Kannon Clè’s experience and the work of Brains Get Famous in a report on the challenges of detecting brain tumors at an early stage. In this news report broadcast on FORO, Televisa’s news channel, María de Kannon Clè shares her experience of receiving a late brain tumor diagnosis. The report examines how symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, blurred or double vision, personality changes, and emotional difficulties can be mistaken for other conditions, delaying an accurate diagnosis. After surviving a brain tumor, María founded Brains Get Famous to raise awareness, give visibility and a voice to those affected, and support adults and children facing brain tumors. Watch the FORO News Report:
«I had a brain tumor that almost killed me, and for decades no one knew how to see it.»
Dr. Christian Brogna Appointed to New Leadership Role at Brains Get Famous We are proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Christian Brogna to a new leadership role within Brains Get Famous (BGF) . Dr. Brogna succeeds our dear Teresa , co-founder of BGF, who now becomes an Honorary Member of the organization. We would like to express our deepest gratitude for her dedication, vision, and invaluable contribution to the foundation and growth of BGF. An internationally recognized neurosurgeon, Dr. Christian Brogna is widely respected for his clinical expertise and research, as well as for his commitment to improving the lives of patients with brain tumors. Beyond his professional achievements, he is an inspiring human being and a role model for our team and the patients we serve. Dr. Brogna has been part of Brains Get Famous since 2022 . Since the end of 2023 , he has served as Vice President of BGF Spain , and since April 2025 , he has also been Vice President of BGF USA , strengthening our international mission and expanding our impact across borders. We are honored to continue this journey alongside Dr. Brogna and look forward to the future of Brains Get Famous under his leadership. Thank you, Christian, for your commitment, friendship, and unwavering support.
OCTOBER 14, 2023 — Cities around the world have been illuminated in blue as a show of support for people affected by brain tumors. This global initiative was launched in 2021 by filmmaker María de Kannon Clè and is supported by neurosurgeons Dr. Christian Brogna and Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa. Their respective nonprofit organizations, Brains Get Famous and Mission Brain, are leading efforts before the European Parliament and the United Nations to raise awareness of this disease and proclaim October 14 as the Global Day to Honor Brain Tumor Patients. According to an international study conducted by Brains Get Famous in collaboration with international research organizations, more than 400,000 cases of this serious disease are diagnosed every year. Once diagnosed, life expectancy is five years, and only 35.6% of those affected survive beyond this period. These figures decrease dramatically among children, as mortality is higher at an early age. Brain tumors are the second most common form of cancer among infants and young children. The first city in the world to illuminate a landmark was Málaga, whose City Hall was lit up in 2021. It was followed in 2022 by Madrid, through the Regional Government of Madrid; Mexico City; and Málaga once again. In 2023, Madrid, Málaga, and Mexico City repeated their illuminations, while Almería, Huelva, Seville, Terrassa, and Schoelcher in Martinique joined the initiative. Zaragoza and Rome also expressed their support through their city governments. In 2024, numerous cities around the world are expected to join this illumination initiative on October 14 in support of and solidarity with brain tumor patients. In addition to the cities mentioned above, Los Angeles, California; Chicago; Glasgow; Lisbon; the state of Chihuahua; and Acapulco are currently expected to participate. Today, we also want to celebrate with you that three friends of Brains Get Famous are defying survival expectations and shining a light of hope this October 14.
