Annual Report 2025
Advancing brain research
ANNUAL REPORT 2025
2025 at a glance
The Florey is at the forefront of research to improve the lives of people living with brain and mental health conditions.
In 2025, our dedicated researchers delivered important scientific progress and continued to advance understanding, prevention and treatment of these conditions.
As an Institute, we strengthened research and philanthropic partnerships, expanded our commercialisation program, and reached more Australians than ever before.
758 research publications
75,804 average annual citations past two years
50 new grants totalling $25m
9 major grant awards inc. NHMRC, ARC, MRFF
67.8m people reached via news media
2100+ attendance at our public events
$9.4m combined philanthropic funds raised
40 projects supported
Our research areas
Our expertise and world-class facilities mean that advances in knowledge can be accelerated into impact — from finding treatments to changing clinical practice.
Our mission is to ensure our discoveries have a tangible impact on society and help to improve people’s lives.
In 2025, we had 42 teams working across our five Research Priority Areas: Dementia, Epilepsy and Neurodevelopment, Mental Health, Neurodegeneration and Immunology, and Stroke and Critical Care.
Thank you
Our research is made possible by the extraordinary generosity of donors committed to advancing health for future generations.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who supported us in 2025. Whether you made a gift, advocated for our work, attended an event, or included The Florey in your Will, you made a real difference.
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Financial snapshot
In 2025, we achieved an operating surplus despite intense competition for funding and rising operational costs. This was made possible by the dedication of our people, generosity of our supporters, and careful stewardship from our Executive team and Board.
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Thanks to the generosity of our supporters and partners we are making real progress in understanding the brain and improving care for people affected by brain and mental health conditions.
To help us continue making life-changing discoveries, donate now or contact us for further information about becoming a donor.
