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The new research projects given the green light from NHMRC
Funding from the Australian Government’s NHMRC Investigator Grants will support Florey research into dementia and Parkinson's disease.
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Brain Matters Summer 24–25
Read the latest stories from The Florey, including research and insights into dementia and a virtual cycle-a-thon to raise funds for childhood epilepsy research.
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IWD: Empowering women in science for better health outcomes
What can change for women’s health outcomes and care, when women are represented and supported in the scientific field today?
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Levelling Up event: Empowering women in science
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, and as a formal launch of The Florey’s ‘Levelling Up’ career progression program, we hosted a special panel event to discuss the unique challenges women face in industry, government, health and research, strategies for career advancement, and ways we can foster a supportive and inclusive environment for the next generation. Our event, attended…
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Florey discovery: Faster mutation rate in neurons provides new clues for multiple sclerosis progression
For the first time, researchers have identified that inflammation associated with MS appears to cause increased mutations linked to MS progression.
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Key milestone hit in exploring new treatments for epilepsy
Florey researchers on a quest to find treatments for rare debilitating childhood epilepsies have engineered a new mouse to mimic a severe form of the disease.
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Getting enough vitamin D, without getting too much sun
Read Dr Steve Simpson-Yap's ' Vitamin D is essential for the health of our bones and immune system...', as originally published in Pursuit.
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Researcher
Dr Steve Simpson-Yap
Senior Research Fellow
Dr Simpson-Yap's research focuses on epidemiology, particularly in multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune conditions.
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Research Project
Rapid-acting antidepressants on motivation and neural circuit activity in depression and mood disorders
Cognitive and mood symptoms in chronic mental health conditions, like depression and bipolar disorder, are associated with poor functional outcomes, low recovery rates and poor quality of life. Identifying and understanding the neural processes that are disrupted and underlie the cognitive and behavioural symptoms remains a challenge. Yet, this fundamental knowledge is key for driving the development of new…
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