About me
Hi! I’m Cina Huston, an 18-year-old from Topsail, North Carolina and the founder of the Nuerogalactics Foundation. I began this blog at the age of 15 as a way to explore my passion for neuroscience, medicine, and the possibilities of research before entering a laboratory setting. What started as a personal journey of curiosity and learning has since evolved into something far greater.
Through interviewing patients and listening to their stories, I discovered the importance of advocacy, awareness, and human connection within the rare brain disorder community. Today, the Nuerogalactics Foundation serves as a platform to amplify the voices of individuals and families affected by rare neurological conditions, especially those who often go unhear.
- My mission is to bridge science, storytelling, and compassion by creating a space where research, patient experiences, and hope can coexist.
MY WHY
Growing up, I experienced firsthand how neurological disease can change a family. Watching my mother battle alcohol-related brain disease took away parts of my childhood, but it also shaped the person I am today. Rather than allowing those hardships to define me negatively, I chose to transform them into motivation, using pain as fuel to pursue something greater than myself.
I am especially passionate about researching conditions such as Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (“Wet Brain Syndrome”) and other neurological diseases that impact individuals and families around the world. Through advocacy, education, and research, I hope to contribute to a future where these disorders are better understood, treated, and prevented.