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25.01.2022 Contrary to popular belief, our principal researcher fellow, Professor Rob Herbert, has found that stretching prior and post exercise only has a hint of an effect on reducing injuries'... Full story here

24.01.2022 Details for Live Broadcast of 'Jeanne's Memorial' are now on my website LittleFamily.live - it will be a fabulous celebration of Mum's incredible life! ... In lieu of flowers, please if you feel so inclined, make a donation to our 'Jeanne Little Alzheimer's Research Fund' - money goes directly to RESEARCH into Alzheimer's at NeuRA - Neuroscience Research Australia. See more

24.01.2022 Tune in to Dr Justine Gatt’s most recent interview with ABC on her TWIN-E study. Dr Gatt is analysing the wellbeing of hundreds of twins in Australia to understand how we build resilience, so that these skills can be transferred to more vulnerable people.

22.01.2022 Did you know that a major focus of NeuRA's research is on Indigenous health? Find out about some of our research here #NAIDOC2020

22.01.2022 It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Jeanne Little, Australian icon and darling of Australian television for over 30 years. Almost 10 years ago Jeanne's daughter Katie, shared with the world that her mum was living with Alzheimer's and created the Jeanne Little Alzheimer's Research Fund at NeuRA so that research could be undertaken into this debilitating disease that affects the lives of millions. Mum always poured so much energy into supporting many,... many charities for which she was awarded an Order of Australia." says Katie. "She had huge compassion for people and was always trying to lift people's spirits and inspire them to make a difference. I know she'd love this research fund and would be thrilled to know she's still helping people. Can you imagine what she would be saying? It would be like ‘Daaarlings! You've just got to help! You've just got to!'" https://foundation.neura.edu.au/appeal/jeanne-little/ See more

21.01.2022 Our very own Dr Claire Shepherd describes the work that is being done at NeuRA’s Sydney Brain Bank to understand the consequences of head injury in later life https://bit.ly/3vAqUSj

20.01.2022 Our researchers are currently conducting Australia’s largest-ever longitudinal #MentalHealth and #Wellbeing study on twins (1600 twins, that is). Their aim is to understand how genetics and environment interact to cause mental illness, so that treatment and prevention methods can be improved.

20.01.2022 #MentalResilience tip: seek opportunities for growth and become self-reliant. Step out of your comfort zone to learn something new: new hobby or an activity. Learn a new language, learn to play a musical instrument, start cooking, drawing, reading, writing

20.01.2022 Thanks Costa Georgiadis Official for raising awareness of the Intergenerational Integration in Old Peoples Home for 4 Year Olds! Our researchers have actually applied the concept of this TV show to a community setting to see what the benefits of the program (improved cognition etc.) truly are. Watch this space!

20.01.2022 #MentalResilience tip: Look after your body. Stay fit and healthy. Stay present. When feeling anxious pay attention to your five senses. Practice gratitude. #MentalHealthWeek

20.01.2022 #MentalResilience tip: Identify something that gives you purpose the thing that drives and excites you, the things you are passionate about - your talents and interests. Set meaningful goals that are specific, attainable and measurable that satisfy your needs independently of others. #MentalHealthWeek

16.01.2022 Jeanne Little’s memorial will be taking place next week and will be live broadcast so that everyone can celebrate her incredible life. Jeanne’s daughter, Katie, who created the Jeanne Little Alzheimer’s Research Fund at NeuRA, has asked anyone wanting to show their support to consider donating to this fund. If you would like to do this or simply learn more about Jeanne’s story, please visit: https://foundation.neura.edu.au/appeal/jeanne-little/

16.01.2022 Meet Tom. He's a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Transurban Road Safety Centre at NeuRA - Neuroscience Research Australia. What does that mean? Well, he's c...onducting research to help reduce the risk of injury and improve your safety out on the road. Check out his latest findings on motorbikes: https://bit.ly/neura_motorbike #RoadSafety

16.01.2022 Did you know that a breakthrough in one neurodegenerative disease, such as dementia, can lead to a breakthrough in all neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s? Find out how you can support this research process here:

14.01.2022 Join us on the Hike for Health and raise funds to help NeuRA find a cure for diseases like Parkinson’s, dementia and bipolar disorder:

14.01.2022 New research has identified the biological changes that cause the negative symptoms and psychosis in people with schizophrenia

14.01.2022 Researchers have found that older child safety seats can still perform well in front-on crashes but say used car seats should always be checked to make sure that no critical components are damaged or missing.

14.01.2022 #MentalResilience tip: Have a positive outlook. Schedule time for fun, decorate your working environment with uplifting pictures, build supportive relationships with your co-workers. Give yourself little rewards and take regular notes of what you have achieved. #MentalHealthWeek

13.01.2022 With the current uncertainty in the world, it's even more important than ever that we take care of mental health. Our researchers are investigating how mental illnesses develop and how treatment and prevention methods can be improved #MentalHealthWeek

13.01.2022 Did you know pelvic damage is one of the most common injuries among motorcyclists? Learn more about this discovery by researchers at our Transurban Road Safety Centre:

12.01.2022 Our very own Senior Principal Research Scientist & Director of the UNSW Ageing Futures Institute, Professor Kaarin Anstey, is an expert on ageing well and talks to Teacher Magazine about how to maintain cognitive function as we get older. FULL ARTICLE: https://bit.ly/3y6hujA #memory #neura #ageingwell #neura #health

11.01.2022 Almost 10 years ago, the world found out Jeanne Little had Alzheimer’s Disease. Today we are gathering to mark her passing and to celebrate her marvellous life. Join the Memorial from 11am onwards by clicking this link: https://videoworx.com.au/jeanne/

08.01.2022 #MentalResilience tip: Know who you are, what you stand for and your values. Be authentic to the true vision of yourself in all circumstances and encounters. #MentalHealthWeek

07.01.2022 We've had such an amazing time hosting a webinar with Dr Justine Gatt, who shared her research outcomes and presented us with a wellbeing scale and resilience tips we can all use in our daily lives. To learn more and to get involved please visit https://colouryourhair.com.au/mental-health-resilience/

05.01.2022 Behind the glamour of Rhonda Burchmore’s showbiz career is the pain of having lost three of her closest family members to neurodegenerative diseases. To hear more about Rhonda’s story and why she is supporting our research, click here:

03.01.2022 It's time to #GetYourColourOn for #MentalHealthWeek! Dye it, wig it or streak it!

03.01.2022 Little is known about how human muscles grow, or about how muscle growth is disordered in children with cerebral palsy. Professor Rob Herbert and his team at NeuRA, along with researchers from the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute and University of New South Wales are conducting "the MUGgLE study". They aim to learn more about muscle growth in the lower extremity and are looking for volunteers now. Find out more https://muggle.neura.edu.au/

03.01.2022 We were delighted to have Paris Neilson visit the new Spinal Cord Injury Research Centre at NeuRA - Neuroscience Research Australia. The Neilson Foundation's co...ntinued support has been pivotal in bringing neurostimulation research to Australia and establishing this centre. SpinalCure Ambassador Sam Bloom graciously dedicated her time to demonstrate the practical application of the technology in advance of the upcoming trial. (Pictured left to right : Prof Peter R Schofield - NeuRA Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, SpinalCure Ambassador Sam Bloom, Prof Simon Gandevia - NeuRA Deputy Director, SpinalCure CEO Duncan Wallace, Paris Neilson)

02.01.2022 NeuRA and UNSW's Professor Sylvia Gustin, Professor James McAuley and Dr Negin Hesam-Shariati have been awarded $1.78m from the National Health and Medical Research Council - NHMRC Medical Research Future Fund for a trial which will examine nerve pain treatment for spinal cord injury sufferers. FIND OUT MORE HERE: https://bit.ly/2QmE3Q4 #neura #neuroscience #unsw #nhmrc #mrff #spinalcordinjury #research

01.01.2022 For the #WorldMentalHealthDay, Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution will be running their Mental Moments Show, featuring an array of special guests, performers and dignitaries... Tune in for a little sneak peek

01.01.2022 Do you have experience in Human Resources & strong attention to detail? APPLY NOW to the Human Resources Administrator role at NeuRA (part-time): https://bit.ly/33xyukG #humanresourcejobs #neura #research #jobopportunity #hiring #neura #sydney #recruitment #humanresources

01.01.2022 #MentalResilience tip: Listen to your body. Avoid self-blame, venting or substance abuse. Develop positive coping strategies, like finding the humour in a dilemma or actively trying to solve a problem. #MentalHealthWeek