Monash Neuroscience

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Facts and figures

  • $220M+ research income in the last four years

  • PhD students in neuroscience

    230+

  • 5000+ publications in the last four years

  • Neuroscience funding partners

    170+

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About Monash Neuroscience

Dedicated to creating an environment that supports research excellence in neuroscience.

Diseases and disorders

Monash is at the forefront of cutting-edge research in neuroscience that is helping us better understand the human brain and its connections.

Our capability

Monash is home to numerous research units, departments, institutes and centres that bring together extensive neuroscience expertise.

Partnerships

Our strong partnerships with healthcare providers means we are working closely with clinicians and patients to translate our findings into tangible health and social benefits for the community.

Meet our executive committee

Meet our executive committee, leading research discoveries in neuroscience and mental health.

Our research projects

We are working together to develop novel technologies and deliver innovative solutions to address complex health challenges.

Contact

Professor Helmut Butskueven
The Van Cleef Roet Chair of Neuroscience
Head of the Dept of Neuroscience
Director of Neurology, Alfred Health
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
E: Helmut.Butzkueven@monash.edu


Professor Mark Bellgrove
Director of Research
Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
E: Mark.Bellgrove@monash.edu
P: +61 3 9902 4200

Neuroscience news

New test to diagnose concussion in older people

Researchers at Monash University and The Alfred are pioneering a method of analysing blood samples to diagnose concussion in people aged over 60, the world’s most at-risk group for the condition.
1 June, 2026 Translational Medicine

How CO2-sensing neurons in a worm could eventually protect humans from metabolic stress

All animals, including humans, experience stress. Not the type where you worry about paying bills, but metabolic stress – triggered by starvation, obesity or bacterial infections.
6 March, 2026 Biomedicine Discovery Institute

How might brain inflammation drive impulsivity in drug withdrawal?

Australia has the highest rate of methamphetamine use disorder in the world, yet treatment outcomes remain consistently poor. Researchers say one of the key reasons people struggle during recovery is the emergence of severe impulsivity.
20 February, 2026 Clinical Sciences - The Alfred