2023 news

News articles from 2023 on how the Brain and Mind Centre improved the lives of those living with conditions of the brain and mind through high-impact research.

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UK gambling white paper could influence Australian reform

The UK gambling white paper release marks a comprehensive step in regulating gambling policies for legislations around the world.

National Volunteer Week: Contributions missing from the GDP model

It's National Volunteer Week and despite extensive contributions made by Australians, when it comes to volunteering, this value is not reflected in the current gross domestic product (GDP) model.

A pathway to curing essential tremor

Researchers at The Brain and Mind Centre are closer to treating essential tremor using MRgFUS.

Margaret Ethel Jew winner announced

Congratulations to Doctor Rachel Tan on being 2023’s Margaret Ethel Jew Fund recipient. This stipend goes towards Rachel Tan’s research into neurodegeneration and dementia.

Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia

Bruce Willis, Hollywood actor, recently announced that he has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a rare form of younger-onset dementia that affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain.

Mental Wealth Initiative welcomes new acclaimed member

Esteemed new member, Harris Eyre has joined the Mental Wealth Initiative’s Expert Advisory Panel alongside other notable members including former Australian Prime Minister, the Hon. Malcolm Turnbull and other notable members listed below.

14 February 2023

Big Plans for Research into Motor Neurone Disease

Professor Matthew Kiernan, Doctor Sicong Tu and Doctor Rachel Tan have secured grants for future Motor Neurone Disease research work.

06 February 2023

Average wait time for autism assessments in children is over 3 years

The largest study of needs of families requesting neurodevelopment assessments found that the average time for families waiting on a completed assessment for their children was 3.5 years in public services. This wait time started from when parents first noticed a concern to when they received a comprehensive assessment.