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19 Oct Paediatric Neurology Award
...of iodine during brain development. Since the 1960s widespread supplementation has almost eliminated cretinism, which previously affected millions of people in iodine poor regions worldwide, and the problem is regarded...
31 Oct Alzheimer’s and Other Neuro Degenerative Diseases
...specific brain regions including the hippocampus and cholinergic neurons of the basal forebrain (cBF neurons). The current standard treatments for AD are drugs that aim to promote the function of...
31 Oct Alzheimer’s and Other Neuro Degenerative Diseases
...vascular dementia may be increased in patients with OSA. However, a direct link between these two conditions has not been established. Beta-amyloid deposits (plaques) are found in the brains of...
08 Dec NEURO-TRAUMA
...comprehensively characterise how the brain reacts, through inflammatory processes, following a traumatic SCI. In particular, we will investigate whether there is a graded response by the brain dependent on how...
08 Dec PAEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY
Watch Dr Iman Azimi accept his research grant and hear a bit about the project. PROJECT SUMMARY: Medulloblastoma (MB) is the most common fatal childhood brain cancer. Despite significant advances...
09 Dec NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASE
...samples and data. The present study is designed to address these issues by establishing an Australian biobank for paediatric peripheral nerve disorders, with an initial focus on spinal muscular atrophy...
16 Oct Alzheimer’s and other neuro degenerative diseases
...of these communication centres is a common feature in brain degeneration in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). If they lack key proteins, neurons cannot communicate effectively. This leads to memory impairment, another...
16 Oct Cerebral Diseases
...of aSAH patients go on to have a further secondary brain injury that is preventable. One of the major causes of secondary injury is vasospasm. This spontaneous constriction of cerebral...26 Aug Ways to Donate
Thank you for considering donating to us and furthering brain research in Australia. Our preferred method of donating is via our online donation form, but if you prefer you can...07 Aug Keeping Women in the Workforce with Migraine
The burden of migraine on women at work According to the World Health Organization (WHO), migraine attacks are the second leading cause of disability worldwide (1). At the Brain...
26 Oct Movement Disorders incl. Parkinson’s & related diseases, Dystonia, Huntington’s
...an incision-less technique, where ultrasound beams are delivered transcranially to create therapeutic lesions in highly specific locations within the brain. Its application in movement disorders and tremor is to target...
26 Oct Migraine & Headache
...long-term is therefore of material importance to clinicians and patients worldwide. Our preliminary research suggests that these medications may impact bone health. With the support of the Brain Foundation, we...23 Aug Signup Confirmed!
...so make sure you are receiving our email. Quick links: Brain disorders A-Z > Research we have funded > BRAINwaves newsletter archive > Create a fundraiser > Donate >...11 Dec Behcet’s Disease
...medications. Further Information Click here for the latest Australian research papers on Behcet’s Disease. National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Strokes (USA) ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Behcets-Disease-Information-Page Behcet’s Syndrome Society www.behcets.org.uk Read more at...11 Dec Meningococcal Disease
...or sharing drinks or food. There are two main forms of the disease: meningococcal meningitis, in which the membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord is inflamed; meningococcal septicaemia, (the...27 Dec Cervical Dystonia
...a forced posture. In 2019 Dr Lin Zhang was the recipient of Brain Foundation grant funding for research into Cervical Dystonia– click for more. Read more at Virtual Medical Centre...10 Dec Leukodystrophy
Description ‘Leukodystrophy’ and the related term ‘leukoencephalopathy’ refer to a group of more than thirty-four conditions that affect the myelin, or white matter, of the brain and spinal cord. Leukodystrophies...10 Dec Intracranial Hypertension
Intracranial Hypertension Description Read more at Headache Australia (a division of Brain Foundation) Further Information and Support Click here for the latest Australian research papers on Intracranial Hypertension ...13 Feb Zombie Walks
Each year Zombie Walks are held in several cities and towns around Australia. In the past, the Brain Foundation has been chosen by organisers in Townsville, Canberra, Cairns and Perth...26 Apr Cluster Headache
Visit our Migraine & Headache Australia website for information about Cluster Headache. Migraine & Headache Australia is part of the Brain Foundation. On our Migraine & Headache Australia website you...26 Apr Tension Headache
Visit our Migraine & Headache Australia website for information about Tension Headache. Migraine & Headache Australia is part of Brain Foundation. On our Migraine & Headache Australia website you can...14 Jan Corticobasal Syndrome CBS Award
...is very difficult. Advanced brain imaging techniques utilizing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) reveal some differences between these conditions in established cases, but it is...
16 Jan Spinal Cord Injury Award
...disconnection of lower motor neurons from upper motor neurons. The project funded by the Brain Foundation will specifically investigate the neuroprotective benefits of short-term electrical nerve stimulation and resistance training...
19 Jan Diabetic Neuropathy Award
...effects on nerve cell regeneration when injected into the brains of animals which have received an injury – this type of injury in the brain generally does not regenerate. We...
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