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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Chemical exposures in utero, child neurodevelopment and epigenetic programming
Exposure to everyday environmental chemicals – e.g. chemicals in plastic products, household chemicals, personal care products – during pregnancy may be harmful to brain development. Globally there is a shared need to better understand how environmental chemicals affect brain development and behaviour. This will inform evidence-based global initiatives that promote healthy brain development in future…
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Cognitive neuroimaging in epilepsy
This project uses a range of MRI techniques to investigate cognitive and psychological difficulties experienced by many people with epilepsy.
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Contribution of APOE genome mosaicism to sporadic Alzheimer’s disease
This research aims to identify the effect of single-nucleotide mosaicisms of the apoE4 gene in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Control of colon function in health and disease
This work seeks to develop a deeper understanding of colon disorders, identify new targets for treatment and bring new treatments into clinical use.
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