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YOUR HEALTH

Here’s what we know about these health issues and what we aim to find out

Dementia & Ageing

Dementia & Ageing

Neurodegeneration occurs in Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, affecting memory and ability to think. We cannot prevent or cure neurodegenerative diseases, and our ability to treat them is limited.

Injuries & Safety

Injuries & Safety

Injury is a leading cause of death and disability among adults and children in Australia, and globally. Our research programs examine different aspects of injury, developing the evidence needed to turn this around.

Mental Health & Disorders

Mental Health & Disorders

Mental illness is responsible for one of the largest disease burdens in Australia. Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder each affect around 1% of the population. NeuRA has active programs in these areas, as well as childhood developmental disorders such as autism.

Neurological & Central Nervous System

Neurological & Central Nervous System

The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord, it regulates and coordinates body activities. Parkinson's and motor neurone disease, stroke or multiple system atrophy can be caused by damage to neurons.

Sleep

Sleep

Sleep is controlled by the brain and is essential for human life. Impaired sleep adversely affects every organ in the body. Common sleep disorders like sleep apnoea and insomnia occur when sleep patterns are disrupted.

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