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Neuroscience Research

As part of one of the nation’s top academic medical centers, the Neuroscience Research Center scientists use innovative approaches and technology, including world-class imaging facilities, to create new knowledge that will improve treatment and prevention of disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. Founded in 2010, the Center brings together faculty from a wide range of departments who use a team approach to deepen our understanding of conditions ranging from drug addiction to congenital muscle disease to epilepsy. Together with the clinical programs at Froedtert Hospital, we endeavor to make a real difference in the lives of our patients.
 
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Our Program's Focus

The recently launched Center for Neurotrauma Research is dedicated to improving our ability to treat traumatic injuries to the brain and spinal cord. 

Translational Scope and Spectrum

Translational Scope and Spectrum

Innovative neurotrauma research spanning basis science to clinical research to community-based interventions.
All Severity Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

All Severity Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Expanded focus in study of SCI and moderate and severe TBI to complement our concussion and mild TBI work.
Lifespan/Longitudinal Effects of Neurotrauma

Lifespan/Longitudinal Effects of Neurotrauma

Study of acute to chronic, long-term effects and outcomes associated with brain and spinal injury.
Injury Prevention

Injury Prevention

Community outreach and education and participation in policy efforts to reduce and prevent the negative consequences of brain and spinal injury in our community.
Therapeutics and Rehabilitation

Therapeutics and Rehabilitation

Applied clinical trials on the discovery and efficacy of interventions to improve brain and spinal injury outcomes.

Impact

90+

Neurosciences researchers

25+

years of neurotrauma research

200+

patients served BY the comprehensive epilepsy program

Level 4

the designation of our epilepsy program, the highest rating possible

How You Can Help

Degenerative Disease Center of Excellence

Degenerative Disease Center of Excellence

With your support, we can coordinate our research and clinical expertise to improve the care and treatment of diseases such as Parkinson’s, ALS, multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s. Our center will bring together state-of-the-art research, technology, and comprehensive care for movement and memory disorders.

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Neurotrauma Center of Excellence

Neurotrauma Center of Excellence

Help us transition our neurotrauma research, treatment and surgeries into a comprehensive center focused on improving the health of our patients affected by traumatic injuries affecting the nervous system. 

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Research and Recruitment

Research and Recruitment

Invest in seed grants and basic science researchers to advance better diagnosis and treatment options for neurological disorders and cancers such as brain tumors.

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Stroke Rehabilitation Center of Excellence

Stroke Rehabilitation Center of Excellence

Join our efforts to develop a core research and care program for stroke rehabilitation in southeast Wisconsin. This center will focus on developing research, enhancing stroke education, improving clinical services, and engaging the community. We’ll develop new imaging tools for measuring function of the brain after acute stroke to predict clinical outcomes and guide therapy. 

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Contact Us

Gina Vrtochnick

Individual Giving Officer

(414) 805-3309
gvrtochnick@mcw.edu