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Basic Neuroscience
NINDS-supported research aimed at understanding the structure and function of the nervous system.
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Clinical Research
NINDS Division of Clinical Research exists to provide support for all NINDS extramurally-funded clinical studies and trials.
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Translational Research
NINDS Office of Translational Research mission is to accelerate the preclinical discovery and development of new therapeutic interventions for neurological disorders.