Professor Ian Hickie named as one of 8 commissioners to lead Australia’s first National Mental Health Commission.
Research grant income to date is over $67 million
Infrastructure funding since establishment
- over $68 million
Peer reviewed publications 2006 to 2010
- over 300 articles
The BMRI has more than
- 120 staff & 70 students
With 14 clinical and research professors
Diseases of the brain and mind, including substance abuse, clinical depression and dementia now account for more than 40 percent of all illness. These diseases are devastating for those affected, their families, and for society, costing the Australian economy an estimated $30 billion each year.
The BMRI brings together patients, support groups and front-line carers with scientists and clinicians working in neurosciences and brain research, providing hope for those affected.
The Clinical Centre provides high quality mental health services for people with a range of disorders affecting the brain and mind.
The BMRI also regularly recruits members of the community to participate in clinical research.
Translate basic research into practical applications. The BMRI imaging facility takes complex measurements of a living body, which can be combined with other data sets on gene and protein regulation, to give you a better picture of what’s going on.
25 April, 2012: It affects almost 80,000 Australians, and it's a cruel disease, but two University of Sydney research projects could change the fate of those living with Parkinson's disease. Watch the story on Channel 10 News.
27 - 28 September, 2012: Distinguished national and international guests will present to you the latest developments in the field of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease research.
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