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An introduction to the work of The Neurosciences Foundation.

What is the purpose of The Neurosciences Foundation?

The main role of The Neurosciences Foundation is to assist in the provision of funds for research.  Research into new ideas and new techniques to help patients who have suffered injury or damage to the brain and nervous system.

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Why is The Neurosciences Foundation Needed?

While the National Health Service, the University of Glasgow and the Medical Research Council have provided the staff with modern equipment for routine clinical work they do not and indeed cannot, meet all the needs of research.   The Neurosciences Foundation, which is a registered charity, exists to help patients by assisting in the provision of funds for research which cannot be found from elsewhere.


Where is this research carried out?

The research which the Foundation funds is centred, although not exclusively, on the Institute of Neurological Sciences.  The Institute is a major unit and is wholly within the NHS and is housed in the Department of Neurosurgery Building, located within the grounds of the Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland.

The Institute of Neurological Sciences not only serves a population of 3 million people but is also recognised as a centre of excellence.  It attracts doctors from all parts of the world - USA, Canada, the Middle East, India, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and Japan who come for special training.  The Institute's staff of 36 Consultants, including 6 University professors, work as a coordinated group with highly trained doctors, nurses, scientists, therapists and a full range of ancillary staff within the 150 bed Department of Neurosurgery.


Mission statement
Research Funding Policy

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Chairman of
Medical Advisory Committee

Prof Peter Kennedy

Secretary
Lynn MacDonald

Prof. Hume Adams
Prof. Ian Bone
Kenneth Brown
Graham Goodridge-Cox
Donald Grosset

Trustees:
Prof. Donald M. Hadley
Leonard Higson
Judith Marshall
Donald Storrie

David Walton
Stewart Wright
Prof. David Wyper
Mrs Margaret R. Seymour(chair)
Treasurer
Mr Kenneth E L Brown


Bankers
Clydsdale Bank Plc.

The Neurosciences Foundation,
(secy) Lynn MacDonald Neurology, OMFS and Spinal Injuries ,, Southern General Hospital, 1345 Govan Road, Glasgow, G51 4TF
Charity No. Ed.C.R.42080

Tel. +44 (0)141 201 2524    Fax. +44 (0)141 232 7508


Sponsors

The Neurosciences Foundation acknowledges support from: Scotnursing