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When we find the cure for one brain disease, we will find cures for many others
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The brain is a complex organ that serves many distinct, interrelated functions, from memory and thinking to coordinating complex muscle movements. And just as all parts of the brain are connected, so too are the 600+ brain diseases and disorders that impact millions of people worldwide every day.
“Cure One, Cure Many” reflects our belief that we will make a bigger impact by focusing research on these connections rather than on a single brain disease at a time. This approach gives us an edge in fighting brain disease, because it allows us to expand our understanding of how different diseases and brain functions are related, painting a broader picture of how the brain operates as a whole. Think about the difference between looking at a single point on a painting from an inch away vs. stepping back and taking in the whole canvas at once.
Just one discovery could create a ripple effect that impacts our understanding of many other related diseases, leading to better treatments, opportunities for earlier diagnosis, and cures. By investing in research across a range of diseases and disorders, we improve our chances of identifying these connections.
“Cure One, Cure Many” reflects our belief that we will make a bigger impact by focusing research on these connections rather than on a single brain disease at a time. This approach gives us an edge in fighting brain disease, because it allows us to expand our understanding of how different diseases and brain functions are related, painting a broader picture of how the brain operates as a whole. Think about the difference between looking at a single point on a painting from an inch away vs. stepping back and taking in the whole canvas at once.
Just one discovery could create a ripple effect that impacts our understanding of many other related diseases, leading to better treatments, opportunities for earlier diagnosis, and cures. By investing in research across a range of diseases and disorders, we improve our chances of identifying these connections.
