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Dedicated to improving lives through interdisciplinary research focused on neurodegeneration and neural repair. By fostering collaboration among scientists, the center promotes innovative approaches to understanding brain disorders and translating discoveries into treatments. Its resources include specialized research groups, core facilities and educational programs designed to accelerate breakthroughs in neurological health.

Offering comprehensive care for individuals affected by Huntington’s disease and related disorders while advancing research to improve diagnosis and treatment. The center brings together specialists in neurology, genetics and psychiatry to deliver personalized care plans, genetic counseling and access to clinical trials. Its mission includes fostering collaboration, educating patients and families and developing innovative therapies through cutting-edge research.

Promoting research aimed at understanding and treating neurodevelopmental disorders. The center provides core facilities, collaborative opportunities and educational programs to support investigators studying the biological, genetic and behavioral aspects of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Its mission is to accelerate discoveries that improve diagnosis, intervention and outcomes for individuals affected by these conditions.

Center provides comprehensive care for individuals with multiple sclerosis and related disorders while advancing research to improve treatment and outcomes. The center offers personalized care plans, access to clinical trials and multidisciplinary expertise in neurology, rehabilitation and symptom management. Its mission includes fostering collaboration, educating patients and families and developing innovative therapies through cutting-edge research.

Recognized for excellence in MS care, our center delivers comprehensive, patient-focused services backed by decades of clinical experience. Leveraging advanced diagnostics and collaborative expertise, our fellowship-trained physicians provide accurate evaluations and personalized treatment plans. As a National MS Society Center for Comprehensive Care, we offer access to cutting-edge clinical trials and work closely with subspecialists across the Washington University Medical Campus to ensure every patient receives the right care — even if MS is not the final diagnosis.

Investigating how sleep and circadian rhythms influence neurodegenerative diseases. Through translational and clinical research, the lab aims to identify and treat sleep dysfunction to reduce disease burden, improve quality of life and promote healthy aging.

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The June Jessee Memorial Foundation (JJMF) is a nonprofit organization that provides relief and support to help children with devastating medically complex, neurological conditions and their families in the St. Louis area and beyond.

Advancing a wide spectrum of neurovascular research, the Kang Lab studies small vessel disease, cerebral blood flow and metabolism, ischemic vulnerability and neuroinflammation, while also examining how critical illness shapes cognitive decline and improving neurocritical care through clinical trials, outcomes research, quality initiatives and education.

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Leading global efforts to develop and test promising therapies for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. In collaboration with the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation and over 100 research partners, the unit conducts clinical trials aimed at reducing disease progression, improving patient outcomes and increasing diversity in research participation. With more than 35 years of experience and over 5,400 participants, the center is committed to advancing science and ensuring equitable access to innovative treatments.

Committed to improving diagnosis, care and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease through cutting-edge research and education. The center supports scientists, clinicians and the public by fostering collaboration and providing resources for studies on clinical, genetic and neuropathological aspects of Alzheimer’s and related disorders. Its long-term goal is to develop effective treatments and preventive strategies for dementia.