Brain Research UK
Brain Research UK
Brain Research UK (pronounced: /breɪn rɪˈsɜːrtʃ juː keɪ/) is a medical research charity based in the United Kingdom. The organization is dedicated to funding world-class research to discover the causes, develop treatments, and improve the lives of those affected by neurological conditions and brain injuries.
Etymology
The term "Brain Research UK" is a combination of the words "brain", "research", and "UK". "Brain" (pronounced: /breɪn/) is derived from the Old English word 'brægen', which means the organ of consciousness and the mind. "Research" (pronounced: /rɪˈsɜːrtʃ/) comes from the Middle French 'recherche', meaning to seek out or search closely. "UK" is an abbreviation for the United Kingdom, the country where the organization is based.
History
Brain Research UK was established in 1971 as the Brain Research Trust. The organization changed its name to Brain Research UK in 2018 to better reflect its mission and focus.
Mission
The mission of Brain Research UK is to fund the best neurological research to discover the causes, develop treatments, and improve the lives of those affected by neurological conditions.
Related Terms
- Neurological conditions: These are diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system. They include brain, spinal cord, cranial nerves, peripheral nerves, nerve roots, autonomic nervous system, neuromuscular junction, and muscles.
- Brain injuries: These are injuries that occur when an external force injures the brain. They can be traumatic, such as a blow to the head, or non-traumatic, such as a stroke or brain tumor.
- Medical research: This is the basic research, applied research, or translational research conducted to aid and support the body of knowledge in the field of medicine.
- United Kingdom: This is a sovereign country located off the north-western coast of the European mainland. The United Kingdom includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brain Research UK
- Wikipedia's article - Brain Research UK
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