Our research projects

Since 1971 we have funded a wide range of projects across different neurological conditions, ranging in scope from small scale pilots through to long-term research programmes.

Research takes time. Change comes about as the result of an accumulation of knowledge involving hundreds of experiments, tests, retests, questioning and refining. Our funding is edging knowledge forward, increasing the pace of change so that we can make a difference to those living with neurological conditions sooner.

Some of the recently completed projects are featured below.

Our research projects

The role of brainwaves in repair of neonatal brain injury

Understanding the relationship between stress and migraine

Regeneration and recovery after spinal cord injury

Optimising brain stimulation to help recovery from stroke

Targeted immunotherapy of glioblastoma

Overcoming treatment resistance in glioblastoma

Finding new treatments for DIPG

Restoring function after spinal cord injury via axonal regeneration

Identifying the genes controlling glioblastoma development

A new approach to treatment of migraine

A gene therapy approach to enhance neuroplasticity after stroke

Understanding the genetics of cluster headache

Neuroimaging of epilepsy

Identification of ataxia genes

Dementia and motor neurone disease: the role of the C9orf72 mutation

Progressive Myoclonus Epilepsy: GOSR2 mediated mechanisms

Depression: can electrical brain stimulation aid therapy?