Protect and repair

Discovering new ways to protect and repair the brain

When the brain is affected by an injury, a disease or disorder, it can change a person’s life drastically.

The Florey’s researchers in the Protect and Repair mission are renowned experts in a diverse range of brain conditions, united by their commitment to further our understanding of neurodegenerative diseases and brain injuries to improve care and develop new treatments, including the innovative use of stem cells to repair the brain.

The challenge

Mission leads

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Professor Bradley Turner

Research Lead

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Professor Julie Bernhardt

Clinical Co-lead

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Professor Vincent Thijs

Clinical Co-lead

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Professor Clare Parish

Executive Lead

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