A Foundation’s Long Quest to Take on Huntington’s Disease Picks Up Speed

A Foundation’s Long Quest to Take on Huntington’s Disease Picks Up Speed

The neurodegenerative disease gets less funder attention than other more common conditions, which is why a set of new $1 million research grants from the Hereditary Disease Foundation could really move the needle.

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Backed By Sergey Brin, the Newest Force in Parkinson's Research Looks to Speed Cures

Backed By Sergey Brin, the Newest Force in Parkinson's Research Looks to Speed Cures

Aligning Science Across Parkinson's, established by the Google cofounder, wants to diversify genetic research into the neurodegenerative disease. Its latest big grant will expand the geographic scope of a key international study.

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What We Learned From a Deep Dive into Neuroscience Research Giving

What We Learned From a Deep Dive into Neuroscience Research Giving

We recently published an in-depth paper on trends in neuroscience research funding as part of IP’s State of American Philanthropy project. Author Mike Scutari takes a look at some of the report’s key findings.

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A Funding Leader Lays Out Key Priorities in Neuromuscular Disease Research

A Funding Leader Lays Out Key Priorities in Neuromuscular Disease Research

The Chicago-based Muscular Dystrophy Association is a leading funder in the field of neuromuscular diseases. We check in with Chief Research Officer Dr. Sharon Hesterlee to discuss current challenges and priorities.

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Taking on Paralysis, the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Seeks to "Care and Cure"

Taking on Paralysis, the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Seeks to "Care and Cure"

Once viewed as the “graveyard of neuroscience,” the field of spinal cord injury has made headway thanks to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. We check in with two leaders to discuss challenges and opportunities.

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How Personal Tragedy Shaped a Major Funder of Neurodegenerative Disease Research

How Personal Tragedy Shaped a Major Funder of Neurodegenerative Disease Research

In 2009, Richard Rainwater was diagnosed with a rare neurodegenerative disease, part of a group of disorders called tauopathies. Rainwater passed away in 2015, but his foundation continues to be a major supporter of related research.

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What a New Funder is Doing to Help People with Neurodegenerative Diseases Get Care

What a New Funder is Doing to Help People with Neurodegenerative Diseases Get Care

Just a few months old, the Adira Foundation seeks to help people with neurodegenerative diseases by developing a holistic understanding of their needs. Funding is guided by extensive input from people with direct experience.

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