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31 Oct Parkinson’s Disease
...late-onset neurodegenerative disorder caused by larger CGG expansions (55-200 repeats) in the same FMR1 gene (‘premutations’). This FMR1 premutation disorder, known as fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS), includes parkinsonian features...
26 Jan Parkinson’s Disease Award
Project Summary: Parkinson’s disease is an incurable neurodegenerative brain disorder affecting many older Australians, recognisable by the characteristic tremor observed in patients. The reasons why nerve cells in Parkinson’s disease...
19 Oct Epilepsy Award
...when the child has a focal brain area from which the seizures arise. Cortical malformations are areas of the brain that did not form normally during the pregnancy. The most...
02 Nov Congratulations to our 2022 Research Grant Recipients
...Improve Recovery Following Traumatic Brain Injury. Dr Jamie Beros Read more How Do Changes In Brain Rhythms Contribute To The Effects Of Brain Injury? Dr George Opie Read more Testing...
21 Feb Steph’s story: Living with Dystonia & Participating in Research
...new dystonia treatment, which was supported by the Brain Foundation. She spoke to us about her experience with dystonia, and what it was like to participate in research. Brain Foundation:...11 Jul Arteriovenous Malformation
...anywhere in the brain, brainstem, or spinal cord, but they are commonest in the main cerebral hemispheres. An AVM near or on the outer surface of the brain can cause...09 Mar Useful Links
...of people affected by acquired disorders of the brain. brainlink.org.au Brain Tumour Alliance Association – Australian brain tumour patient and caregiver organisation. btaa.org.au Pain Australia – a national not-for-profit network...02 May Support Us
How you can help Helping people suffering from neurological disorders, brain disease and brain injuries is a rewarding experience that brings you closer to people who have a tremendous amount...
19 Jan Glioblastoma Award
...of the GSC lines has confirmed that GSC are able to recapitulate tumours within brains and provide a working in vivo model. Brain tumour treatments encounter a problem which distinguishes...
20 Jan Cerebral Diseases
...a slow but consistent recovery can be observed in a cross section of patients during rehabilitation, and damage to the brain has now been shown to trigger brain remodelling and...
26 Jan Stroke Award
...last few years, many patients continue to die or be left significantly disabled by stroke. During a stroke there is loss of blood supply to part of the brain. Brain...
27 Jan Brain Tumour Award
Project Summary: The most common brain cancer, high grade glioma, still has a terrible prognosis of only 12 months and requires better ways to monitor treatments and make clinical decisions....
27 Jan Neuro-trauma Award
...this. By examining the response of the sheep’s brain to a controlled indentation, we can examine how the function of the brain is altered by physical stresses, and what level...
11 Feb Stroke Award
Project Summary: Brain injury from stroke is one of the leading causes of long term disability in Australia. Strategies to protect the integrity and function of the brain have been...
19 Oct Cerebral Diseases Award
PROJECT SUMMARY: For the brain to stay healthy, the blood vessels in the brain need to supply it with oxygen and nutrients and remove waste products. In stroke, the blood...
07 Nov Cerebral Diseases
...supplies oxygen and nutrients to the brain, brain cells can quickly die due to starvation. Opening blocked blood vessels urgently to restore blood flow (Revascularisation) is therefore the main aim...03 Jun Terms and Conditions
...regular donations or bequests. The Brain Foundation will determine where the funds are directed within its services. If a donation is designated to a specific project, the Brain Foundation will...
12 Oct Brain Tumour
...1600 will die from this disease. Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common form of brain cancer and it is the most aggressive and lethal primary brain tumour due to its...10 Dec Agenesis Corpus Callosum
...ACC accompanied by developmental delay and/or seizure disorders should be screened for metabolic disorders. Mental retardation is non-progressive. Further Information and Support Click here for the latest Australian research papers...11 Dec Gaucher Disease
...accumulates, mostly in the liver, spleen and bone marrow. The disorder can result in pain, fatigue, jaundice, bone damage, anaemia and even death. Gaucher disease is an autosomal recessive disorder....11 Dec Autism
...information and support Click here for the latest Australian research papers on Autism. Read more at Virtual Medical Centre Information National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Autism-Spectrum-Disorder-Information-Page Support Autism...11 Dec Kennedy’s Disease
...Home Reference Library National Organisation for Rare Disorders (NORD) rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/kennedy-disease National Institute of Neurological Disorders (USA) Kennedy’s Disease Page Information for people with or affected by Kennedy’s Disease – MNDA...
14 Jan Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis Award
...centrally, namely in the brain, peripherally, in the muscles and nerves, or whether it is multifocal. Recent studies have suggested that ALS begins within the brain and that brain overactivity,...
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