Research

Faculty researchers in the Department of Neurological Sciences conduct both basic science and clinical research.

Our neuroscience research has developed three main themes: developmental and molecular neuroscience; system neuroscience and neuroplasticity; and translational neuroscience-focusing on neurodegenerative and vascular brain disease, including animal models of human neurological diseases and disorders. 

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Fundamental Scientific Principles

The basic science faculty in the Department of Neurological Sciences aims to understand the fundamental mechanisms of neurological diseases and to develop novel therapeutic approaches.

Basic Science Research

Clinical Research and Trials

Experimental Neurotherapeutics

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A newly consolidated Clinical Neurotrials Unit is actively pursuing the development of experimental neurotherapeutics for a range of neurological disorders including: Peripheral Neuropathologies, Epilepsy, Migraine and other pain syndromes, Neuro-oncology, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s and Parkinson’s Disease, peripheral neuropathies, myasthenia gravis, muscular dystrophy, myopathies, ALS, and Stroke.

Clinical Trials

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Additional human research spans genetics and migraine, metabolic and nutritional factors in neurodegenerative disorders, neuro-oncology treatments, and cerebrovascular prevention. These studies include Phase I, II, and III trials conducted by the Experimental Therapeutics Unit. The Office of Clinical Trials (OCTR) offers support, guidance, and resources to help the public and patients find suitable clinical trials.

Office of Clinical Trials Research

Clinical Research

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The Department of Neurological Sciences is actively conducting clinical research in several diseases: Epilepsy, Migraine/headache, Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, ALS, Muscular Dystrophy, Parkinson's Disease, Peripheral Neuropathies (CIDP, Chemotherapy, Genetic), and Cerebrovascular Disease. Learn more about Larner's clinical research infrastructure at the Clinical Research Center.Clinical Research Center