Research projects
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At The Florey we research a broad range of topics. We aim to advance brain research on all frontiers – from fundamental research, to drug discovery and clinical work. Explore our scientists’ remarkable work over 200+ projects.
Research projects
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A stem cell therapy to reverse the effects of spinal cord injury
Spinal cord injury is devastating for those injured, due to both failed motor control and autonomic problems. Stem cell therapy has a real chance to treat this condition.
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A two-hit hypothesis of neurodevelopmental disorders: exploring BDNF val66met polymorphism and environmental prenatal exposures
An individual’s risk of being diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental disorder is multifaceted and involves a complex interaction between their genetic background and their prenatal environment. In order to uncover the causes of neurodevelopmental disorders, candidate risk genes and potentially adverse prenatal environmental exposures need to be evaluated for their effect on brain development and subsequent…
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Accelerating disease in patient iPS cells using the living brain model of MND & PD
Patient derived (iPS) stem cells are revolutionising our understanding of Motor Neuron Disease & Parkinson’s Disease.
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Advanced image processing methods for diffusion MRI
Furthering the capabilities of in vivo tissue microstructure analysis in neuroscience
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Advancing precision medicine for ADHD: Deep phenotyping of neurodevelopment in an Australian based birth-cohort
Neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyper-activity disorder, affect millions of children and often continue into adulthood. Advances in the prevention, early detection and treatment of these conditions have been lagging. Precision medicine approaches may allow for rapid progress in our ability to assess risk at an individual level, detect early preclinical…
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