The latest news from the Brain and Mind Centre

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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

25 November 2024

Dementia in the Western Pacific region

Authors of the Lancet Regional Health Western Pacific Series on Dementia in the Western Pacific region, outline their findings on prevention, diagnosis, and care, and detail the complex challenges, healthcare priorities and research needs that often stand in the way of progress.
18 November 2024

Margaret Ethel Jew winners announced

The Brain and Mind Centre announces the Margaret Ethel Jew Winners for 2024
13 November 2024

Bright future for motor neurone disease research

Congratulations to Dr Rachel Tan, of the Faculty of Medicine and Health and Co-founder of the Neurotherapeutic Innovations research team at the Brain and Mind Centre.
12 November 2024

Brain and Mind Centre Symposium and Awards

This year's Symposium brought together people from multidisciplinary backgrounds to showcase their work in brain and mind research
05 November 2024

Academics elected to the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia

In recognition of their outstanding contributions to their fields, Professors Rae Cooper AO and Olivier Piguet have been elected as Fellows of the Academy.
01 November 2024

SUPRA Supervisor of the Year awarded to Brain and Mind researchers

Professor Kay Double and Associate Professor Jo-An Occhipinti honoured for the SUPRA Supervisor of the Year Award
31 October 2024

How light can shift your mood and mental health

Experts from the Brain and Mind Centre explain how an increase or decrease in light can affect our physical and mental health
25 October 2024

$6 million boost for industry research projects

The University of Sydney has secured $6 million from the Australian Government's Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) program to advance hydrogen storage and medicine discovery projects with industry partners.
21 October 2024

What are executive function delays? Research shows they're similar in ADHD and autism

New research shows that delays to the development of executive function - such as paying attention and controlling impulses - are common across all neurodevelopmental conditions. Understanding these common needs could lead to better access to support and improved care.
18 October 2024

PERIscope fast tracks research translation

Second cohort of PERIscope Commercialisation Award winners announced for scheme to put research on the express route to translation.