National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (www.ninds.nih.gov), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is the nation’s leading supporter of research on the brain and nervous system.  We provide research information, fund clinical research studies, and offer free publications for patients and families on stroke, epilepsy, headache, Parkinson’s disease, pain, ataxia, and many other neurological disorders.  We also offer educational publications, videos about the brain and nervous system, a free Migraine Trainer™ app, and a web page about coronavirus and the nervous system.