J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, has donated almost $20 million (£15.3m) to support research into neurological conditions in honor of her late mother. The latest philanthropic act from the woman behind the fantasy empire will help create new facilities and support research at the
J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, has donated almost $20 million to support research into neurological conditions in honor of her late mother.
The research center was set up following an earlier $12 million donation from the author in 2010, and is named in memory of her mother Anne, who died of MS at age 45. "When the Anne Rowling Clinic was first founded, none of us could have predicted the incredible progress that would be made in the field of Regenerative Neurology, with the Clinic leading the charge," Rowling said."I am delighted to now support the Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic into a new phase of discovery and achievement, as it realizes its ambition to create a legacy of better outcomes for generations of people with MS and non-MS neurodegenerative diseases.
"This inspiring donation will fund a whole new generation of researchers who are focused on discovering and delivering better treatments and therapies for patients," University of Edinburgh Principal and Vice Chancellor, Professor Peter Mathieson, said:"We are immensely honored that J.K. Rowling has chosen to continue her support for the Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic.
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