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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.

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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.
02 May 2024

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.
29 April 2024

Do our genes play a role in depression?

Dr Jacob Crouse and Professor Ian Hickie write in The Conversation the surprising results they uncovered when they looked at genetic clues to depression in more than 14,000 people.
26 April 2024

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.
16 April 2024

Program aims to break down dementia stigma in Chinese Australian communities

Stigma about the disease is deterring Chinese Australians from seeking early diagnosis and support. University of Sydney researchers are working with the Chinese community to change that.
12 March 2024

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.
26 January 2024

University community recognised in 2024 Australia Day Honours

A revolutionary approach to treating melanomas and major contributions to advancing immunisation, mental health, sound economic social policy, pain management and soil science were among the achievements of current University of Sydney staff individually honoured on Australia Day.