National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is a vital part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), conducting and funding research on brain and nervous system disorders with a budget of over $2.03 billion. Established in 1950, NINDS has two major branches for research: an extramural branch that funds studies outside the NIH, and an intramural branch that funds research inside the NIH. With a focus on basic science research and clinical studies, NINDS aims to reduce the burden of neurological disease, which affects every age group and segment of society. By collaborating with other organizations, such as the [[world-health-organization|World Health Organization]] and the [[american-stroke-association|American Stroke Association]], NINDS is working to advance our understanding of neurological disorders and develop effective treatments. As of 2022, NINDS has funded over 1,000 research projects, resulting in numerous breakthroughs in the field, including the development of new treatments for [[alzheimers-disease|Alzheimer's disease]] and [[epilepsy|epilepsy]].