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A lifetime of saving lives – and shaping the future of neurology
For nearly 40 years, Dr Neil Anderson has been at the forefront of neurology and neurological research in New Zealand and is our Chief Medical Advisor
Over his career, Neil has seen major advances. He hopes we’ll find better ways to identify people at risk of neurological conditions, & new approaches to preventing disease & slowing its progression.
From rare disorders to the most common neurological conditions
Dr Sankalita Ray Das researches rare disorders - one of 27 projects supported by the recent Neurological Foundation grant round, which funds a wide spectrum of brain research in New Zealand.
This includes research to improve migraine diagnosis, develop new treatments for spinal cord injury, & advance care for Parkinson’s disease.
Cerebral palsy care set to change
New Zealand will soon have a national research platform dedicated to cerebral palsy, shifting our health system from simply recording births to collecting genetic, MRI and long-term data over time.
Supported by a Neurological Foundation platform grant, this research will help open doors to treatments during the critical early months of life.
Treatments, preventions,
even cures.
Can you help them become a reality?
My scientific journey has always focused on solving the deepest mysteries behind human disease. I study what goes wrong inside our cells – how the body's genetic instructions get scrambled, which causes illness. Dr Sankalita Ray Das
“I am incredibly passionate about this area of research and firmly believe that we can kill cancers like glioblastoma with the immune system. We will then be in a position to offer some hope for the many New Zealand families affected by this terrible brain cance.
Associate Professor Scott Graham
By strengthening the evidence base and centering lived experience, this work supports dignity, choice, and participation for individuals and whānau across Aotearoa.
Amy Hogan, cerebral palsy researcher
I think it’s fabulous to see how wide the impact of the funds can be. Your donations are life-changing. Dr Kathryn Jones, University of Auckland
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 is 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. FND. 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.
