Nervous system diseases

Neurodegenerative diseases, epilepsy, demyelinating diseases (multiple sclerosis), stroke, and other neurological diseases account for a significant percentage of mortality and disability, with severe social consequences. In Spain, half of patients with chronic conditions and those with high levels of dependence have neurological disorders.  

Given increases in life expectancy, it is expected that their prevalence will also rise. The Nervous System Diseases research groups will pursue in-depth work along established research lines such as the study of the causes of diseases, their genetic nature, clinical and behavioural profiles of patients, and the epidemiology of diseases. We will participate in studies with experimental drugs and devices. In the near future, we will undertake research on clinical and pathological correlates (clinical and neuropathological studies), and functional neurology by means of neuroimaging techniques that enable the assessment of brain functioning in normal and diseased states (functional MRI, PET), as well as more detailed analysis of biological markers. Our goals are to improve patient quality of life and to reduce the impact of these diseases.