Our Mission: Diseases resulting from degenerative changes in the nervous system markedly impact the lives of millions and pose growing public health challenges. The prevention and treatment of these neurodegenerative disorders represents one of the critical goals of medical research today and is the mission of the Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases.

Who We Are: The IND brings together over 100 renowned researchers and clinicians from eight University of California campuses. IND members represent such diverse disciplines as neurology, neuropathology, cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, computational and structural biology, biotechnology and pharmaceutical science. By working together, IND members develop novel, multidisciplinary approaches to obtain new understanding and new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.