Neurological Disease

Neurological diseases are diseases in which cells and nervous system connections stop working or die. These connections are essential for mobility, coordination, strength, sensation, and cognition. In New Zealand, stroke, concussion, traumatic brain injury, migraine multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, epilepsy, Huntington’s and schizophrenia are some of the major neurological conditions. Neurological conditions often get worse over time and (often) have no cure. They may be genetic or be caused by a tumour or stroke. Vision Research Foundation aims to use novel approaches to identify the genetic, cellular, and chemical basis of these diseases to develop and assess new treatment strategies.