Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health

Howard Florey Institute

The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health is a leading Australian medical research institute focused on the brain and mind. It is located in Melbourne, Victoria, and is affiliated with the University of Melbourne and the Melbourne Brain Centre. The institute conducts research on a wide range of neurological and mental health conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke, epilepsy, depression, and schizophrenia.

History

The Florey Institute was established in 2007 through the merger of the Howard Florey Institute, the Brain Research Institute, and the National Stroke Research Institute. The institute is named after Howard Florey, an Australian pharmacologist and pathologist who shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1945 for his role in the development of penicillin.

Research Areas

The Florey Institute's research is organized into several key areas:

• Neurodegeneration: Research on diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
• Stroke and Ageing: Studies on the causes, prevention, and treatment of stroke and age-related neurological conditions.
• Epilepsy: Investigations into the mechanisms and treatment of epilepsy.
• Mental Health: Research on mental health conditions such as depression and schizophrenia.
• Neuroimaging: Advanced imaging techniques to study brain structure and function.

Facilities

The Florey Institute is housed in state-of-the-art facilities at the Melbourne Brain Centre in Parkville and Heidelberg. These facilities include advanced laboratories, clinical research spaces, and imaging equipment.

Education and Training

The institute is committed to training the next generation of neuroscientists and mental health researchers. It offers a range of educational programs, including PhD and postdoctoral training, as well as opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.

Collaborations

The Florey Institute collaborates with numerous national and international research organizations, hospitals, and universities. These collaborations enhance the institute's research capabilities and facilitate the translation of research findings into clinical practice.

Notable Researchers

Several prominent researchers are associated with the Florey Institute, including:

• Professor Geoffrey Donnan
• Professor Graeme Jackson
• Professor Ashley Bush

See Also

• University of Melbourne
• Melbourne Brain Centre
• Howard Florey
• Neuroscience
• Mental health

Related Pages

• Alzheimer's disease
• Parkinson's disease
• Stroke
• Epilepsy
• Depression
• Schizophrenia
• Neuroimaging
• PhD
• Postdoctoral researcher

Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health

Established	2007
Research type	Medical research institute