Fact Sheets

Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, progressive disease that affects the central nervous system, which controls muscle movement and monitors organ function.
Huntington's Disease
Huntington’s disease is a rare, inherited disease that causes nerve cells in the brain to break down over time. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is the degeneration of neurons over time, leading to progressive muscle weakness and eventual paralysis.
Amyloidosis
Amyloidosis is a disease marked by the accumulation of abnormally folded proteins in organs and tissues. Learn about symptoms and treatments.
Neurogenetics
Neurogenetics is a field of study that attempts to better understand genetic causes of brain disorders.
Deep Brain Stimulation
Helpful for treating essential tremor, Parkinson’s disease, deep brain stimulation may soon be used for other conditions like Alzheimer's disease and obesity.
Suicide
Suicide, whether spontaneous or planned, is a tragic act that has many long and far-reaching impacts.
Cardiac Amyloidosis
Cardiac amyloidosis is a disease caused by the accumulation of clumps of abnormally folded protein in the heart muscle. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that causes damage to the central nervous system that can ultimately lead to paralysis. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that includes extreme mood shifts. Learn about symptoms and treatment.