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Appointment of Professor Carolyn Sue AM to the Kinghorn Chair, Neurodegeneration
Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) and its partners have appointed Professor Carolyn Sue AM as the inaugural Kinghorn Chair, Neurodegeneration
Online tool found to be effective at assessing dementia risk
Scientists hope the new tool could be used to make it easier for GPs and patients to get information on dementia risk factors.
Understanding Leqembi: A conversation with NeuRA’s Dr Bill Brooks
Understanding Leqembi: A conversation with NeuRA’s Dr Bill Brooks In a significant step forward in the battle against Alzheimer's disease, the US Food and…
Researcher Spotlight: Dr Gautam Wali, Senior Research Fellow
Dr Gautam Wali is an early career research scientist specialising in neuroscience and stem cell research. As a recipient of the recipient of the NeuRA Rising Star Award…
Genetic testing for mitochondrial diseases now available through Medicare
The Department of Health and Aged Care’s Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) has recently granted approval for whole genome sequencing (genetic testing) in…
Is dementia truly preventable?
In this NeuRA Talk, Professor Kaarin Anstey, Dr Nikki-Anne Wilson and Dr Bill Brooks are joined by Executive Director of Professional Services, Carole Renouf to answer…
Prof Kaarin Anstey appointed to the World Dementia Council
NeuRA and UNSW researcher, Professor Kaarin Anstey, will become a member of the international organisation that aims to transform the lives of people with dementia.
New Collaboration to Investigate Brain Microbiome
For the first time, UNSW Sydney’s Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) will consider the role of the brain microbiome in promoting health and the prevention of…
Prof Kaarin Anstey awarded new MRFF funding to reduce chronic disease risk in adults with high dementia risk
Scientia Professor Kaarin Anstey, from NeuRA and UNSW Science, has been awarded $1.99 million by the Medical Research Future Fund to progress ‘CogCoach’ – an education…
Mixed neurodegenerative pathologies, including CTE, found in multiple former elite-level Australian rugby code players
Research from the Sydney Brain Bank at Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA), sheds new light on CTE neuropathological change in former rugby code players, as well as…
NeuRA and the Talent Development Project launch Music and Memories
Emerging singer songwriters collaborate with people diagnosed with dementia to create original songs inspired by real life.
NeuRA researchers recognised in Australia Day Honours 2024
Professor Jacqueline Close and Terrence Donovan (Uncle Terry) have been recognised for their outstanding achievements in the Australia Day Honours this year.Neuroscience…
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