Overview
This dashboard provides comprehensive statistics and analytics for therapeutic ideas in NeuroWiki's invention lab. Ideas represent novel therapeutic concepts built from mechanistic evidence for neurodegenerative diseases.
Summary Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Total Idea Pages | 103[@neurowiki2026] |
| Ranked Ideas | 25[@neurowiki2026] |
| Unranked/Placeholder | 78 |
| AD-Focused Ideas | 68[@neurowiki2026] |
| PD-Focused Ideas | 62[@neurowiki2026] |
| ALS-Focused Ideas | 45 |
| FTD-Focused Ideas | 38 |
Ideas by Category
Target-Based Approaches
Mechanisms targeting specific proteins or pathways:
| Category | Count | Examples |
|----------|-------|----------|
| [Alpha-synuclein](/proteins/alpha-synuclein) targeting | 12 | [Payload: Alpha-synuclein RNAi](/ideas/payload-crispri-snca-silencing) |
| [Tau](/proteins/tau) targeting | 8 | [Tau PROTAC degrader](/ideas/payload-tau-protac-degrader) |
| Neuroinflammation | 15 | [NLRP3 inhibitor](/ideas/cns-nlrp3-inflammasome-inhibitor) |
| Mitochondrial function | 9 | [SARM1 inhibitor](/ideas/payload-sarm1-nadase-inhibitor) |
| Protein clearance | 11 | [HDAC6 agonist](/ideas/hdac6-agonist-aggrephagy) |
Modality Distribution
| Modality | Count |
|----------|-------|
| Small molecule | 42 |
| Antibody/Protein | 28 |
| Gene therapy | 18 |
| Cell therapy | 8 |
| Combination therapy | 7 |
Mechanism of Action
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Overview
This dashboard provides comprehensive statistics and analytics for therapeutic ideas in NeuroWiki's invention lab. Ideas represent novel therapeutic concepts built from mechanistic evidence for neurodegenerative diseases.
Summary Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Total Idea Pages | 103[@neurowiki2026] |
| Ranked Ideas | 25[@neurowiki2026] |
| Unranked/Placeholder | 78 |
| AD-Focused Ideas | 68[@neurowiki2026] |
| PD-Focused Ideas | 62[@neurowiki2026] |
| ALS-Focused Ideas | 45 |
| FTD-Focused Ideas | 38 |
Ideas by Category
Target-Based Approaches
Mechanisms targeting specific proteins or pathways:
| Category | Count | Examples |
|----------|-------|----------|
| [Alpha-synuclein](/proteins/alpha-synuclein) targeting | 12 | [Payload: Alpha-synuclein RNAi](/ideas/payload-crispri-snca-silencing) |
| [Tau](/proteins/tau) targeting | 8 | [Tau PROTAC degrader](/ideas/payload-tau-protac-degrader) |
| Neuroinflammation | 15 | [NLRP3 inhibitor](/ideas/cns-nlrp3-inflammasome-inhibitor) |
| Mitochondrial function | 9 | [SARM1 inhibitor](/ideas/payload-sarm1-nadase-inhibitor) |
| Protein clearance | 11 | [HDAC6 agonist](/ideas/hdac6-agonist-aggrephagy) |
Modality Distribution
| Modality | Count |
|----------|-------|
| Small molecule | 42 |
| Antibody/Protein | 28 |
| Gene therapy | 18 |
| Cell therapy | 8 |
| Combination therapy | 7 |
Mechanism of Action
- Aggregation inhibitors — Prevent toxic protein aggregation
- Protein degraders — PROTACs, molecular glues
- Gene silencing — ASO, RNAi, CRISPR
- Cell replacement — iPSC therapies
- Modulation — Target activation or inhibition
Top-Ranked Ideas
Based on the 10-dimension rubric (Novelty, Mechanistic Rationale, Root-Cause Coverage, Delivery Feasibility, Safety Plausibility, Combinability, Biomarker Availability, De-risking Path, Multi-disease Potential, Patient Impact):
| Rank | Idea | Score | Key Mechanism |
|------|------|-------|---------------|
| 1 | [SIRT1 + NAD+ Combination](/ideas/combo-sirt1-nad-epigenetic-metabolic) | 85 | Epigenetic-metabolic |
| 2 | [C9orf72 RNA Targeting](/ideas/c9orf72-rna-targeting-dpr-reduction) | 84 | RNA silencing |
| 3 | [NfL-Guided Neuroprotection](/ideas/biomarker-nfl-neuroprotection-threshold) | 84 | Biomarker-driven |
| 4 | [Insulin + GLP-1 Combo](/ideas/payload-insulin-glp1-combo-therapy) | 82 | Metabolic modulation |
| 5 | [Microglia State Editing](/ideas/payload-microglia-state-editing-trem2-lxr) | 82 | Cell state modulation |
Disease Coverage
Alzheimer's Disease (AD)
68 ideas targeting amyloid, tau, neuroinflammation, synaptic loss, and metabolic dysfunction.
Parkinson's Disease (PD)
62 ideas focused on alpha-synuclein, LRRK2, GBA1, mitophagy, and dopamine [neurons](/entities/neurons).
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
45 ideas targeting SOD1, [C9orf72](/entities/c9orf72), [TDP-43](/mechanisms/tdp-43-proteinopathy), and neuroprotection.
Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)
38 ideas for tau, progranulin, and TDP-43 pathology.
Innovation Metrics
Novelty Scores
| Score Range | Ideas |
|-------------|-------|
| 8-10 (Highly Novel) | 22 |
| 5-7 (Moderately Novel) | 48 |
| 2-4 (Incremental) | 33 |
Delivery Feasibility
| Approach | Feasibility |
|----------|-------------|
| Peripheral delivery | High |
| AAV gene therapy | Moderate |
| Brain-penetrant small molecules | High |
| Antibody (peripheral) | Moderate |
| Intranasal | High |
Pipeline Gaps
Underserved Mechanisms
- Tau secretion blocking — Limited approaches
- [Microglia](/cell-types/microglia-neuroinflammation) metabolic reprogramming — Emerging area
- Neuronal proteostasis enhancement — High potential
- [Blood-brain barrier](/entities/blood-brain-barrier) modulation — Technical challenges
Underserved Diseases
- Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) — Few ideas
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) — Limited coverage
- Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD) — Minimal ideas
Related Pages
- [Ideas Index](/ideas) — Full ideas directory
- [Ideas Overview](/ideas/overview) — Methodology
- [Ideas Rankings](/ideas/rankings) — Ranked list
Last updated: 2026-03-17See Also
- [Alzheimer's Disease](/diseases/alzheimers-disease)
- [Parkinson's Disease](/diseases/parkinsons-disease)
External Links
- [PubMed](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/)
- [KEGG Pathways](https://www.genome.jp/kegg/pathway.html)
References
Unknown, NeuroWiki Ideas Database. Therapeutic approach proposals and research concepts. Accessed 2026-03-17. Available at: (2026)
Unknown, ClinicalTrials.gov (2026)