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Brain and Ageing Research Program
Diseases and disability related with ageing have been recognised as major challenges facing our community. While ageing relates to a wide range of physical and mental changes, the ageing of the brain stands out as being an important feature of the processes involved. The last decade has seen significant developments in neuroscience, which has given hope to the possibility that we may be in a position to prevent and treat age-related neuropsychiatric disorders.
The University of New South Wales and the hospitals associated with the South Eastern Sydney and Illawarra Area Health Service have many researchers and health professionals involved in the care of the elderly and research into age-related conditions. The Brain & Ageing Research Program brings together their expertise in research, training and education into various aspects of the brain ageing. More...
Newsflash | To find more about exciting new research opportunites available in the Brain and Ageing Research Program CLICK HERE |
 | BARP 2012 Information Day Details Now Available: CLICK HERE to view program for The Brain and Ageing Research Program's information day to be held on Sat 5th May 2012 starting at 12.50pm. Includes updates on studies, information ageing and genetics, falls prevention, and living to 100. |
| Scientia Professor Perminder Sachdev named 2010 NSW Scientist of the Year in Biomedical Sciences
Congratulations to Chief Investigator of the Brain and Ageing Program, Professor Perminder Sachev who has been named 2010 NSW Scientist of the Year in Biomedical Sciences in recognition of his extensive research in the neuropsychiatric aspects of healthy brain ageing. |
| How mentally active are you?
The Lifetime of Experiences Questionnaire has been designed to assess this and is now online. Click here to find out more. |
| Does your brain need training?
There is increasing discussion about the benefits that brain training can provide in the fight to prevent dementia. If you would like more information on training your brain, CLICK HERE. |