2024 news

News articles from 2024 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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12 September 2024

Making headway in dementia research

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

How economic structures influence mental health

A new paper in Bulletin of the World Health Organization on economic structures and mental health will inform policy discussions at the World Health Assembly.

Q & A with Kathryn Refshauge

Professor Kathy Refshauge OAM talks about her background in Health Sciences and how it's equipped her for the role ahead.

Setting the mental health agenda

Alastair Campbell spoke with leading experts on what can be done to influence social and political responses in mental health.

30 January 2024

2023 academic promotions announced

Congratulations to the academics from across the University who successfully applied for academic promotion in 2023. Of the 257 recipients, 15 members of the Brain and Mind Centre and 3 affiliates were announced.