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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Developing better treatments for mental illness: unravelling the molecular machinery at synapses to therapeutically target disruptions in complex behaviour and cognition
This project investigates neural circuit changes responsive for decision making and learning, and characterise drug therapies for schizophrenia.
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Developing H2 relaxin analog – B7-33 – as antifibrotic therapy
Fibrosis contributes to organ dysfunction and failure. We’ll develop relaxin hormone-based peptides analogues that have strong anti-fibrotic effects.
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Developing H3 relaxin analogs to treat pain
This project will seek to validate RXFP3 as a therapeutic target in the brain for developing new analgesics to manage pain.
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Developing INSL5 analogs as colon motility regulator
This project aims to design and develop novel analogues of INSL5 as potential drug leads for chronic colon motility disorders.
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Developing non-fibrillating and long-acting insulin analogs to treat diabetes
This project aims to generate non-aggregating and long-acting selective insulin receptor analogues.
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