Neuroscience Research Australia

Neuroscience Research Australia
Established1991 (1991)
Research typeMedical research
DirectorProfessor Matthew Kiernan AM
Faculty400+
LocationSydney, New South Wales
CampusRandwick
NicknameNeuRA
AffiliationsUniversity of New South Wales, Black Dog Institute, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), Mindgardens Network.
Websitewww.neura.edu.au

Neuroscience Research Australia (or NeuRA) is an independent, not for profit medical research institute based in Sydney, Australia. The institute is made up of over 400 researchers specialising in research to improve the lives of people living with brain and nervous system disorders. The institute’s research spans neurodegeneration, including dementia and Parkinson’s disease; mental health and mental illness including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia; and translational neuroscience including falls prevention, pain and injury prevention.