The Neurological Foundation shares this dream with brilliant researchers who are determined to make the breakthroughs we need to live longer, healthier, happier lives. With every donation, you’re helping fund scientific research that’s making a genuine difference for Kiwis. Thank you so much.
Clot retrieval has revolutionised ischaemic stroke treatment in New Zealand. Already it has given hundreds of people across New Zealand a second chance at life. This groundbreaking procedure was introduced to Auckland City Hospital in 2011, and later rolled out to other centres. Using a catheter threaded into the brain, doctors remove large clots that have caused strokes, limiting damage and preventing death.
Every one of those patients has benefited from research that started decades ago, leading to lifesaving treatment. But stroke research doesn’t stop there – where will we be 10 years from now?
Our understanding of brain injury and concussion has come a long way. Generations ago, the impact of falls, assaults and sports tackles was often dismissed as minor or not recognised at all. Now, thanks to ongoing research, we know better. Diagnosis and treatment is improving, while prevention has become a major focus. From designing smarter rugby headgear, to new breakthroughs in long-term harm caused by repeated head injuries and even how bone marrow could help heal the brain, research funded by the Neurological Foundation is revealing ways to make our lives safer.
Right now, a New Zealand-based research team is screening human brain cells obtained from epilepsy surgery to discover compounds that can reduce brain inflammation. This work that could lead to crucial advances in drug development, and profoundly change people’s lives.
Image from Helen Murray – Neurons in the Frontal Cortex.
‘For decades, world-class neuro research in New Zealand has significantly advanced health outcomes for our communities. Thanks to the Neurological Foundation’s steadfast support of the best research, scientists have been able to achieve breakthroughs such as treatments like clot retrieval for stroke patients, saving hundreds of lives and prevented major disabilities. Looking ahead, early detection and treatment innovations for degenerative conditions like dementia offer hope that symptoms may be minimized or even prevented.
Currently, one in three Kiwis face neurological challenges daily. Dedicated scientists tirelessly pursue cures and treatments. Your support ensures these efforts continue, addressing complex brain conditions that impact our society profoundly.
Join the mission to transform lives through pioneering research. Together, we can make a difference for individuals and families affected by neurological disorders.’
