Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) is an independent, not-for-profit research institute based in Sydney, Australia. As a leader in brain and nervous system research, our goal is to prevent, treat and cure brain and nervous system diseases, disorders and injuries through medical research.
What We DoSleep is controlled by the brain and is essential for human life. Impaired sleep adversely affects every organ in the body.
Neurodegeneration occurs in Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, affecting memory and ability to think.
Mental illness is responsible for one of the largest disease burdens in Australia. NeuRA actively researches this area.
The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord, it regulates and coordinates body activities.
Injury is a leading cause of death and disability among adults and children in Australia, and globally.
