NINDS Marks 75 Years of Neuroscience Research

This year, NIH’s National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) marks its 75th anniversary. Since 1950, the institute has played a significant role in unraveling the complexities of the brain and nervous system and helping to advance the understanding of a wide range of neurological disorders.

From breakthroughs in learning how brain cells communicate with one another, by studying their structure and function, to testing new diagnostic tools and developing cutting-edge treatments, NINDS has been at the forefront of trailblazing research and continues to lead the way in neuroscience discoveries.

Neurological conditions—which affect the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and neuromuscular system—exact an enormous toll on people of all ages throughout the United States and the world. NINDS’s commitment to training the next generation of scientists, working closely with people with lived experience and translating research into real-world applications has improved countless lives.

“For seven decades, NINDS scientists—those funded through grants and working at universities, medical schools, hospitals, other public and private institutions and those conducting research in labs and branches at NIH—have developed innovative technologies and models of disease that have greatly expanded what we know about neurological disorders and transformed that knowledge into better treatments and methods of prevention,” said NINDS Director Dr. Walter Koroshetz. “Yet despite all that we now know about the brain, there is much more to learn. NINDS will continue to explore new avenues in neuroscience in our quest to conquer brain disease and improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide.”

As its 75th year continues to unfold, explore NINDS’s rich history and join in imagining the future of neuroscience. Learn more about NINDS’s anniversary activities at https://www.ninds.nih.gov/about-ninds/75th-anniversary.