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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...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
...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...
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...
11 Feb Tremor Award
...most common neurological disorders among adults affecting ~4% of individuals over the age of 40 yrs. Approximately 60% of sufferers are unemployed due to disabling shaking. Tremor is characterised by...19 Jan McArdle Disease Award
...which closely mimics the human disease. Our collaborative project will test delivering the missing enzyme to McArdle Disease mice using an adeno-associated virus (or delivering the fetal (brain) version of...
20 Jan Parkinson’s Disease
...response using the PKG and the effects of changing medications. We also plan to establish whether the two ICB groups differ according to the brain regions activated during ICB activity...
20 Jan Neuro-trauma Award
PROJECT SUMMARY: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains one of the leading causes of death, disability, and hospitalization worldwide. TBI has a significant burden of disease within Australia, with TBI-related costs...
25 Jan Neurodegenerative Disease Award
Project Summary: Although neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and motor neuron disease are becoming more and more prevalent in our society, the sad reality is that effective...
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.