# The Florey: Advancing Brain Research > The Florey is the largest brain research centre in the Southern Hemisphere, with a vision to improve the physical and mental health of people globally\. Generated by Yoast SEO v28.7, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Commercialisation](https://florey.edu.au/our-research/commercialisation/): The Florey fosters partnerships with industry, government and research institutes to collaborate on ground\-breaking projects and drive innovation\. - [Testing specifications](https://florey.edu.au/our-research/scientific-facilities-and-research-services/australian-national-cjd-registry/testing-specifications/): The ANCJDR provides diagnostic testing services to aid the assessment of suspected sporadic, familial, and iatrogenic cases of CJD and other prion diseases\. - [Neuropix](https://florey.edu.au/neuropix/) - [Thank you for your gift to The Florey](https://florey.edu.au/thank-you-for-your-gift-to-the-florey/): The Florey thanks you for your generous donation in support of brain research\. All donations help our researchers continue their work to make a difference for future generations\. - [National Dementia Diagnostics Laboratory](https://florey.edu.au/our-research/scientific-facilities-and-research-services/national-dementia-diagnostics-laboratory/): The NDDL at The Florey provides diagnostic testing for Alzheimer’s disease\. Find information about the test and sample collection\. ## Posts - [Landmark Senate inquiry into epilepsy an 'opportunity to turn evidence into action'](https://florey.edu.au/news/2026/10/landmark-senate-inquiry-into-epilepsy-an-opportunity-to-turn-evidence-into-action/) - [Resilience, Connection and Mental Wellbeing in Later Life](https://florey.edu.au/public-lectures/2026/10/resilience-connection-and-mental-wellbeing-in-later-life/) - [Funding boost for quantum\-based iron blood testing project](https://florey.edu.au/news/2026/10/funding-boost-for-quantum-based-iron-blood-testing-project/) - [MS 'mini brains' offer new hope](https://florey.edu.au/news/2026/10/ms-mini-brains-offer-new-hope/) - [Future of Young Stroke Service uncertain](https://florey.edu.au/news/2026/09/future-of-young-stroke-service-uncertain/): The Young Stroke Service \(YSS\) was formed in 2023 to fill gaps in stroke care for young people aged 18 to 55\. ## Researches - [Alzheimer’s disease](https://florey.edu.au/research/alzheimers-disease/) - [Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy](https://florey.edu.au/research/sudden-unexpected-death-in-epilepsy/): Florey researchers work to identify epilepsy patients who are at risk of SUDEP and find treatments that will reduce this risk and save patients’ lives\. - [Rare diseases](https://florey.edu.au/research/rare-diseases/): We are committed to research that adds to our understanding of rare diseases so as to improve diagnosis and treatment for people living with rare diseases\. - [Stroke](https://florey.edu.au/research/stroke/) - [Sepsis](https://florey.edu.au/research/sepsis/): Sepsis is a deadly condition caused by the body’s inflammatory response to infection\. Florey researchers aim to develop a lifesaving sepsis treatment\. ## Researchers - [Elizabeth Kleeman](https://florey.edu.au/researcher/elizabeth-kleeman/) - [Samantha Barton](https://florey.edu.au/researcher/samantha-barton/): A specialist in white matter dysfunction and motor neurone diseases, she uses iPSC\-derived organoids \& cutting\-edge techniques at The Florey\. - [Anthony Hannan](https://florey.edu.au/researcher/anthony-hannan/): Professor Hannan's research explores how genes and the environment combine via experience\-dependent plasticity in the healthy and diseased brain\. - [Andrew Lawrence](https://florey.edu.au/researcher/andrew-lawrence/): Professor Andrew Lawrence is a Senior Principal Research Fellow and Deputy Director at The Florey where he runs the Addiction Neuroscience Group\. - [Alexander Bryson](https://florey.edu.au/researcher/alexander-bryson/) ## Research Projects - [The microbiota\-gut\-brain axis and microbiome modulation in pre\-clinical models of psychiatric disorders](https://florey.edu.au/research-project/the-microbiota-gut-brain-axis-and-microbiome-modulation-in-preclinical-models-of-psychiatric-disorders/): This project explores how genes and the environment combine via experience\-dependent plasticity in the healthy and diseased brain\. - [Transgenerational epigenetic inheritance modulating brain function, behaviour and cognition](https://florey.edu.au/research-project/transgenerational-epigenetic-inheritance-modulating-brain-function-behaviour-and-cognition/): This project aims to study the impact of environmental interventions on male laboratory mice and their female and male offspring using cutting\-edge epigenetic approaches\. - [A novel compound to induce weight loss and reduce binge drinking](https://florey.edu.au/research-project/a-novel-compound-to-induce-weight-loss-and-reduce-binge-drinking/) - [Targeting a common pathway in alcohol and nicotine abuse](https://florey.edu.au/research-project/targeting-a-common-pathway-in-alcohol-and-nicotine-abuse/) - [Muscarinic receptors and alcohol seeking](https://florey.edu.au/research-project/muscarinic-receptors-alcohol-seeking/): This project examines how muscarinic M4 receptors interact with ion channels to modify behaviour regarding alcohol consumption and seeking\. ## Research Groups - [Epigenetics and Neural Plasticity Group](https://florey.edu.au/research-group/epigenetics-and-neural-plasticity-group/): The Epigenetics and Neural Plasticity Group investigates gene\-environment interactions and experience\-dependent plasticity in the healthy and diseased brain\. - [Addiction Neuroscience Group](https://florey.edu.au/research-group/addiction-neuroscience-group/): The Addiction Neuroscience Group studies how alcohol and other drugs change the brain's chemistry, structure and function\. - [Presynaptic Physiology Group](https://florey.edu.au/research-group/presynaptic-physiology-group/): We research the role of pre\-synaptic proteins in neuronal communication in the healthy and diseased state, with a focus on neurodevelopmental disorders\. - [Translational Neurodegeneration Group](https://florey.edu.au/research-group/translational-neurodegeneration-group/) - [Digestive Physiology and Nutrition Group](https://florey.edu.au/research-group/digestive-physiology-and-nutrition-group/): The Digestive Physiology and Nutrition Group researches digestive physiology and nutrition, including inflammatory bowel disease\. ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://florey.edu.au/sitemap_index.xml)