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12 May Contact Us
...and we will be in touch. Phone: 1300 886 660 or +61 2 9437 5967 Email: info@brainfoundation.org.au Post: PO Box 601, Chatswood NSW 2057 Media enquiries: Would you like to...
31 Oct Higher Cortical Function
...Synaesthesia is intrinsically linked to neural hyperconnectivity and developmental neural plasticity this study may hold benefits in other areas of rehabilitation, for example stroke recovery and brain training. Progress Report...30 Nov Neurodegenerative Diseases
PROJECT SUMMARY: One of the main pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other neurodegenerative diseases called tauopathies is the presence of large protein tangles within brain cells called neurons....10 Dec In Memoriam
Thank you for thinking of making a donation to the Brain Foundation in honour or in memory of your loved one. Please complete a Memorial Tribute Form and mail/email to...
09 Dec ALZHEIMER’S AND OTHER NEURO DEGENERATIVE DISEASES
...diagnosis, disease monitoring, and assessment of response to therapeutic treatment – none of which currently exist for ALS patients. RESEARCH OUTCOME: Thanks to initial funding support from the Brain Foundation,...
23 Oct Neuromuscular Disease
...certain nerve disorders. As blood flow changes with inflammation, study of these changes may help improve our understanding of immune mediated demyelinating nerve disorders. The aim of this study is...
21 Oct Elizabeth Penfold Simpson Award
...need for therapies that directly target the mechanisms of edema genesis. Neurogenic inflammation, mediated by substance P (SP) binding to the tachykinin NK1 receptor (NK1-r), is associated with blood-brain barrier...
26 Oct Alzheimer’s Disease & other Dementias
...measuring brain activity. The project we propose has huge clinical implications for dementia prevention as tens of thousands of older adults undergo surgeries every year in Australia. If we can...
12 Oct Movement Disorders incl. Parkinson’s & related diseases, Dystonia, Hunting
Watch Dr Joel Maamary accept the research grant award and hear a bit about the project. Project Summary: Dystonias are a group of movement disorders that are characterised by sustained...
12 Oct Cerebrovascular incl. Stroke, Aneurysms, AVM
...due to arterial occlusion, current treatment involves removing the blockage to rapidly re-establish blood flow to compromised brain tissue, however, this often paradoxically leads to ischaemia reperfusion (I/R) injury. I/R...
12 Oct Migraine & Headache
...We would like to sincerely thank the scientific committee, sponsors and donors of the Brain Foundation for their support of this project. Click here to read Progress Report (November 2023)...11 Feb Stroke Award
Stroke Award funded by Frank & Morphyn Young Estate A population-based study of the relation between sub-clinical cerebrovascular disease and brain function in older Tasmanians. Dr Velandai Srikanth Menzies Centre,...
26 Oct MND / ALS & other Neurodegenerative Diseases
...the Brain Foundation, we will explore the role of clinical, electrophysiological, biochemical, and imaging parameters in a longitudinal study of adult SMA and MND patients. This will involve assessing functional...
26 Oct Multiple Sclerosis & other Inflammatory Diseases
...immune system targets the brain causing damage and swelling called inflammation. This results in severe symptoms such as seizures, involuntary movements, poor memory and even coma. This condition can be...
31 Oct Alzheimer’s Disease & other dementias
...the toxic build-up of 2 proteins in the brain called amyloid beta (A) and tau. Despite decades of research, significant gaps exist in our understanding of the chemical processes that...
31 Oct Migraine & Headache
...respond. Our research aims to provide the first steps in using advanced brain imaging technology to identify who might benefit from CGRP (mAbs) from first point of contact. Our preliminary...11 Feb Stroke Award
Stroke Award funded by Frank & Morphyn Young Estate Does increased activity of the sodium/calcium exchanger (NCX) ion channel protect the brain from stroke? Associate Professor Neville Knuckey Sir Charles...
27 Jan Dystonia Research Award
Project Summary: We thank the Brain Foundation for this 2009 research grant award, which will further our clinical studies in the area of cervical dystonia, or involuntary abnormal posturing or...11 Feb Migraine Award
Migraine Award funded by Kathleen Toy Bequest To investigate the way painful sensations of migraine might be initiated from the brain. Dr G. A. Lambert and Dr A. S. Zagami...
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...11 Dec Behcet’s Disease
...occasionally, other immunosuppressive 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...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...
The Brain Foundation is dedicated to funding the next generation of Australian research into brain disorders, diseases, and injuries, with the ultimate goal of advancing diagnoses, treatments, and patient outcomes.There is no cure without research.