Neurodegenerative Diseases

Neurodegenerative diseases affect the nervous system and cause a gradual decrease in the functional capacity of nerve cells. There are a number of causes for neurodegenerative diseases, including the sedimentation of proteins in and around nerves, genetic diseases, the presence of toxins and other conditions. Most neurodegenerative diseases are incurable and are characterized by a gradually deteriorating condition. Examples of neurodegenerative diseases are Parkinson's disease and dementia.  The Dangoor Center for Personalized Medicine, among other things, is researching innovative immunotherapeutic strategies that may in the future lead to the development of treatments for these diseases.