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Research study exploring what it means to live with familial (hereditary) intracranial aneurysms (FIAs) by Lily George, MSc Genetic and Genomic Counselling at Cardiff University

If you've been affected by a brain aneurysm, please share your experiences and views on how imaging, risk and new technology like artificial intelligence are used in care.

Hereditary Brain Aneurysm Support is proud to launch the Patient and Family Advisory Panel (PFAP), a new voluntary group bringing together the voices of people and families affected by brain aneurysms to help shape the future of our work.

After menopause women are 2.2 times more likely to develop aneurysms than men. We pledge to create greater awareness, research, and support.

A world-leading, landmark research initiative aims to lay the foundation for the country’s first genetic screening programme for brain aneurysms—potentially reshaping how the NHS identifies and manages a life-threatening but often overlooked condition that can devastate families for generations. 

We are committed to listening to people and families impacted by brain aneurysms, and making sure our communities voice is heard.

What the UK’s largest neurological survey reveals about life with a brain aneurysm

Brain Aneurysms: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and how to live well with a brain aneurysm

HBA Support launches research reveals shocking gaps in screening and unequal care for people with hereditary brain aneurysms.

Research Participation Opportunity: Have you ever had screening for brain aneurysms? Tell us your experiences.

Could you help us answer this question: What are the experiences of families with a diagnosis of Familial Aneurysm Syndrome?

Here's a look at our current research initiatives, how they are bringing hope to patients and families

Unruptured brain aneurysms are fragile bulges in the walls of brain arteries. While often asymptomatic, they carry the potential to...

Studies have shown that people with a family history of brain aneurysms are more likely to have an aneurysm themselves.