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The latest news from the Brain and Mind Centre

Browse some of the highlights from the Brain and Mind Centre's discovery scientists, clinicians, researchers, partners and the families who have contributed to research.

2024 News

03 October 2024

Your complete guide to daylight saving

Daylight saving returns this Sunday, bringing with it more than just the loss of an hour of sleep. Experts shed light on the various impacts it can have on our appetite, pets, mental health, and more.
12 September 2024

Making headway in dementia research

During Dementia Action Week in Australia we highlight the superstars of the Sydney Dementia Network
21 August 2024

Professor Michael Kassiou wins the 2024 AFR Research Commercialisation award

Kinoxis Therapeutics joint winner at the Australian Financial Review Higher Education Awards.
15 August 2024

New grant to predict progression of multiple sclerosis using AI

The latest round of Incubator grants released by MS Australia will fund a novel project using AI/large language models to predict disease progression using the world’s largest MS repository.
15 July 2024

AI to assist in the diagnosis of dementia

The Sydney Neuroimaging Analysis Centre gets a boost to its artificial intelligence, which will go towards unlocking the secrets of neurological disorders.
27 June 2024

Psylo partnership to deliver psychedelic treatments for mental health

University research expertise combined with Psylo's artificial intelligence platform promises life-changing therapeutics.
26 June 2024

ARC invests in research partnerships with industry

The Australian Research Council has awarded $5.15 million to industry projects at the University, along with funding for an Industrial Transformation Training Centre to prepare leaders of Australia's future quantum computing industry
13 June 2024

Autoimmune disorder MOGAD gets funding boost

Congratulations to Associate Professor Sudarshini Ramanathan who was awarded over $2.8 million in MRFF funding to identify optimal treatment of Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) at onset and relapse, to reduce disease activity and improve outcomes.
09 May 2024

Brain and Mind researchers awarded $7 million in funding

Congratulations to the recipients awarded the highly competitive NHMRC Investigator Grants for 2024. Three members of the Brain and Mind Centre were recognised among the awardees.
07 May 2024

Australian researchers make strides in understanding little-known 'cousin of MS'

A lot remains unknown about the autoimmune condition MOGAD, with consensus on diagnostic criteria only published last year. An Australian research collaboration is looking to change that.