The home of brain research

Advancing our understanding of the brain to create improved health outcomes

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Our impact

As a world-leading medical research institute, our expertise, collaborations and world-class facilities mean that our knowledge can be accelerated into impact – finding treatments and advancing clinical practice to improve the lives of people living with brain and mental health conditions.

Florey Open Day 2024

Discover your career in brain research

Monday 16 September
12:00pm–1:30pm

The Florey Open Day is held every year and gives prospective students a chance to meet our scientists and students, tour Florey laboratories and find out about the amazing research being undertaken at the institute.

If you’re considering an honours, masters or PhD degree in neuroscience, this is the day for you.

Learn more and register
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Our research

Our research encompasses 20+ brain and mental health conditions including anxiety, dementia, motor neurone disease, epilepsy and stroke. We investigate how the brain works, what drives behaviour, find the underlying causes of diseases, and unravel the connection between the body and the brain.

Careers and study

The Florey is a place of excellence, where a diverse group of talented people are drawn together by the shared purpose of advancing brain research. Working and studying at the Florey provides access to unique and rewarding opportunities within an inclusive and welcoming environment.

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Working at The Florey

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Studying at The Florey

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