Thanks to the generosity of our wonderful supporters, an amazing $2,378,683 has just been invested in neurological research right here in Aotearoa New Zealand. Read more on our website neurological.org.nz/research/funde…

Could immunotherapy be an effective treatment for Huntington’s disease? Associate Professor Deborah Young, University of Auckland, is receiving a $291,428 Neurological Foundation project grant to investigate further. Read more here neurological.org.nz/research/funde…

How can we prevent radiation-induced brain damage in cancer patients? Dr Thomas Park Thomas Park , University of Auckland, is receiving a $277,768 Neurological Foundation project grant for his research. Read more here neurological.org.nz/research/funde…

Congratulations to Molly Swanson from the University of Auckland. Dr Swanson is receiving a $245,052 Philip Wrightson Fellowship plus small project grant of $15,000 for her ongoing research into amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Read more here neurological.org.nz/research/funde…

Could cognitive abilities be restored by specifically treating the thalamus? Dr Jennifer Hamilton, University of Canterbury, is receiving a $253,097 Neurological Foundation project grant to look more closely at this complex region of the brain. Read more neurological.org.nz/research/funde…

Congratulations to Dr Helen Murray Helen Murray, PhD , University of Auckland, who’s receiving a $248,413 Neurological Foundation Senior Research Fellowship for her ongoing research into Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and Alzheimer’s disease. Read more neurological.org.nz/research/funde…

Could a drug that’s already used for other conditions be an effective treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Dr Tanya Cully, University of Otago, is receiving a $239,498 Neurological Foundation project grant to test a new therapy. Read more here neurological.org.nz/research/funde…

Congratulations to James Hucklesby, University of Auckland, who’s received a $231,553 Neurological Foundation First Fellowship for his ongoing stroke research. Read more about James’s work here neurological.org.nz/research/funde…

Congratulations to Dr Maize Cao, University of Auckland, who’s receiving a $224,279 Neurological Foundation First Fellowship for her ongoing research into ‘protein clumps’ and RNA changes in the brains of people with motor neuron disease. Read more here neurological.org.nz/research/funde…

Dr Daniel Conole Daniel Conole , University of Auckland, is receiving a $141,176 Neurological Foundation project grant for his research in reducing brain inflammation. Read more here neurological.org.nz/research/funde…

Could a cooling cap reduce brain temperature in stroke patients who are having life-saving clot-removal surgery? Dr William Diprose, University of Auckland, is receiving a $103,248 Neurological Foundation project grant for a trial. neurological.org.nz/research/funde…

Could cellphone video identify abnormal movement patterns in infants who are at risk of developing cerebral palsy? Dr Hamid Abbasi, University of Auckland, is receiving a $15,000 Neurological Foundation small project grant for a mobile app. Read more neurological.org.nz/research/funde…

For over 15 years, the Australasian Course in Advanced Neuroscience (ACAN) has been training the next generation of brilliant neuroscientists. ACAN is receiving $14,000 from the Neurological Foundation, which includes subsidies for NZ students to attend. neurological.org.nz/research/funde…

Congratulations to the Australasian Winter Conference on Brain Research which is receiving $20,000 from the Neurological Foundation to help take 47 early career neuroscientists to this year's conference in Queenstown. Read more neurological.org.nz/research/funde…

The Neurological Foundation supports grant recipients to present their work at conferences, gaining vital feedback and making new collaborations. Congrats to the researchers who have received a total of $59,171 in travel grants in the first half of 2023. neurological.org.nz/research/funde…

Congratulations to University of Otago researcher, senior leader and wahine toa Professor Louise Parr-Brownlie Louise Parr-Brownlie for her recent appointment as Departmental Science Advisor to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment!

From the inner ear, to the brain, in the mighty Waikato! Check out the recording of our event last week at Wintec with clinical audiologist and Neurological Foundation O'Brien Fellow Zay Melville!youtu.be/E404a8EJpeM

Te Pātaka Whaioranga – Pharmac is widening access to ocrelizumab (branded as Ocrevus) as the first funded treatment for primary progressive multiple sclerosis. Read more nzdoctor.co.nz/article/undoct…

Join us in Auckland next month! We will be hear from Dr Josh McGeown and Dr Helen Murray, two scientists who are passionate about sports and understanding the risks to make it safer for all. Register now and join us either in person or via the live stream. events.humanitix.com/the-science-of…