In 2025, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) marks its 75th anniversary, celebrating a legacy that began in 1950. This milestone underscores NINDS’s mission to advance understanding of the brain and nervous system and reduce the burden of neurological disease through research, training, collaboration, and outreach.
Since its founding, NINDS has driven groundbreaking discoveries – from uncovering how neurons communicate, to advancing stroke prevention and treatment, to pioneering innovations like deep brain stimulation and gene therapies for rare neurological conditions. These efforts have transformed clinical care and improved quality of life for millions of people living with neurological disorders.
This anniversary is more than a look back. It’s a launch toward the future. NINDS continues to foster partnerships across science, healthcare, and the broader community to accelerate progress. Through mentorship, career development, and investment in early-stage research, the institute is also helping build a strong and diverse neuroscience workforce prepared to tackle tomorrow’s challenges.
Looking ahead, NINDS is focused on bold new frontiers—integrating artificial intelligence to unlock brain complexity, using precision medicine to tailor treatments, advancing neurotechnology to restore function, and addressing health disparities to ensure equitable access to neurological care.
Ultimately, NINDS’s 75th anniversary honors decades of progress and reaffirms its commitment to improving lives through neuroscience.
Learn more about how NINDS has driven neuroscience discovery over 75 years with this interactive timeline.
