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Impacting lives through research
Clot retrieval: A modern marvel for thousands of Kiwis
In the past year alone, hundreds of New Zealanders’ lives have been saved by clot retrieval.
One in five went home as healthy as they were before the stroke occurred – and for them, the procedure seemed miraculous.
Grappling with CTE: Another puzzle piece falls into place
The Neurological Foundation Human Brain Bank is a rich source of precious, high-quality tissue.
It offers researchers a treasure trove of information and the potential for brilliant breakthroughs.
Growing impact: Investing in the next generation
Every day, researchers like Dr Amy Smith and Dr Thomas Park lead cutting-edge neuroscience to tackle pressing health challenges. As they edge towards breakthroughs that could transform lives, they’re mentoring exceptional student researchers – passing on skills that they, in turn, learned from experts.
Treatments, preventions, even cures.
Can you help them become a reality?
The best research is where you just head in a direction. You can’t list what your outcomes are going to be before you start. Be innovative. Distinguished Professor Sir Richard Faull
This work would not have been possible without your support.
Massey University researcher Corinne Bareham-Waldock
Being able to understand what is changing in brain diseases is the final frontier.
Professor Maurice Curtis
Being able to diagnose CTE accurately in living people is our highest priority. We know that information would be game-changing for patients, whānau, and policy makers. Meanwhile, it’s great to see the increased effort around preventing head injuries and recovering well after injury, especially around sporting codes. Dr Helen Murray
YOUR DONATION GOES TOWARDS:
Discovery
Right now, an NZ-based team is screening human brain cells obtained from epilepsy surgery to discover compounds that can reduce brain inflammation. This work that could lead to crucial advances in drug development.
Prevention
Science has shown that repeated head knocks can have terrible consequences. World-leading, NZ-based concussion research is helping inform new sports protocols, keeping Kiwis safer while still enjoying the pastimes they love.
Diagnosis & Treatment
Tears can reflect someone’s overall health and wellbeing. Now, researchers are exploring the amazing possibility of using them to diagnose Parkinson’s disease. Early diagnosis could lead to early treatment, improving quality of life for thousands of Kiwis.
Cures
Batten disease affects children, is always fatal and, sadly, there’s no known cure – yet. Now, NZ-based research is bringing the possibility of life-saving gene therapy closer, hopefully preventing the disease altogether.
Join the team that's helping accelerate scientific breakthroughs.
THERE ARE 700+ NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS.
Epilepsy. Alzheimer's Disease. Stroke. Dementia. Parkinson's Disease. Muscular Dystrophy. Brain Injury. Multiple Sclerosis. Neuropathy. Synesthesia. Tremor. Wallenberg's Syndrome. Motor Neurone Disease. Migraine. Hypoxia. Huntington's Disease. Dystonia. Cerebral Atrophy. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Autism Spectrum Disorder. Postpartum Anxiety. Fragile X Syndrome. Schizophrenia. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Ataxia. Glioblastoma. Microcephaly. Batten Disease. Depression. Anxiety. Tinnitus. Spinal Cord Injury. ADHD. Bell's Palsy. Binswanger's Disease. Cerebral Palsy. Dyslexia. Gerstmann's Syndrome. Hemifacial Spasm. Hughes Syndrome. Hydromyelia. Traumatic Brain Injury. Restless Leg Syndrome. Neurotoxicity. Myotonia. Iniencephaly. Gullain-Barre Syndrome. Mitochondrial Myopathy. Trigeminal neuralgia. Cervical Myelopathy. Scoliosis. Hypopituitarism. Sciatica. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Craniosynostosis. Tourette Syndrome. Wilson's Disease. Headache. Meningitis. Syringomyelia. Discitis. Fibromuscular dysplasia. Arthritis. Neurofibromatosis. Alpers Disease. Lesch Nyhan Syndrome. Prospoagnosia.
