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    Florey study points to the gut as a mediator of brain changes in neurofibromatosis type 1

    Florey researchers have found evidence of a possible link between gut bacteria and the brain-related symptoms in neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Their study is the first to investigate a potential link. NF1 is an inherited condition that affects multiple body systems and increases the risk of tumour formation. NF1 can also result in cognitive and behavioural difficulties…

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    Dr Sonali Reisinger
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    AI-powered brain health project gets $30m boost

    The Australian Epilepsy Project (AEP) has been awarded $30 million through the Medical Research Future Fund to embed its leading brain health platform into the Australian health system. The Federal Government’s ongoing financial support will allow the AEP to give more clinicians and hospitals access to its advanced diagnostics and expertise. The funding will also support the…

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    AEP team
  • General / About us / Leadership
    Mr Tom Stocky

    Haydn Wright is General Manager – Business Development and works to support and increase the visibility of The Florey globally.

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    Tom Stocky – Leadership Profile (1)
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    Generous art gift supports Florey brain research

    Melbourne fine artist and gallery director Antoinette Ferwerda has drawn on her fascination with the human brain to create a stunning painting for The Florey. Antoinette's generous art donation will support The Florey's extensive research program. The Florey’s brain research aims to help improve the lives of people like Antoinette’s art assistant, Evania Klintberg…

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    Antoinette painting Dreamscape
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    Pounding the pavement to help conquer cancer

    Hundreds of runners and walkers are keeping a baton moving around the clock in Melbourne as part of a unique fundraising event and Guinness World Record attempt. Money raised through the Conquer Cancer relay will support The Florey’s brain cancer researchers and children’s cancer charity Camp Quality. The event is running 24 hours a day during May and aims to cover more…

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    Jemima Montag
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    Award-winning research uncovers the unseen ripple effects of brain surgery

    Florey-led international research shows that structural changes following neurosurgery extend beyond the operation site, also leading to changes in distant brain regions. The researchers used sophisticated MRI acquisition and image analysis software to demonstrate that these brain changes occur at the endpoints of surgically disrupted pathways and onwards throughout the brain network.…

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    Professor Mark Cassidy

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    A tribute to Dr Hugh David Niall AO

    The passing of Dr Hugh Niall AO marks the loss of a scientific figure of rare stature, one whose influence on Australian biotechnology, and on the translation of discovery science into medicines, was both profound and enduring.

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    Dr Hugh Niall
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    The Florey 2025 Annual Report Showcase

    Our Annual Report highlights inspiring stories and important discoveries made by our researchers in 2025.

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    Stuart Place
  • Document / Annual Report
    Florey 2025 Annual Report

    We are proud to present the 2025 Annual Report of The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health.

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