Monash Neuroscience

  • $43M in neuroscience research income in 2019

  • 230+ PhD students in neuroscience

  • 600+ research publications in 2018

  • 170+ neuroscience funding partners in 2018

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.

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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 Terence O’Brien
Head of Central Clinical School
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
E: Terence.OBrien@monash.edu
P: +61 3 990 30855


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

Neuroscience news

Monash University news

Monash University Joins Prestigious Global Study into the Vagus Nerve and its Impact on Epilepsy

The Vagus nerve is one of the most important cranial nerves in the body – conveying information to and from the brain to most visceral organs. It is responsible for the control of diverse homeostatic processes essential for life, including cardiovascular function and gut motility.

Clinical Sciences - The Alfred

Drug treatment benefit for pregnant women with multiple sclerosis

Monash University news

A recent study by Monash University has highlighted the benefit for pregnant women with MS who continue with a disease modifying treatment during and after pregnancy.

Clinical Sciences - The Alfred 30 April 2021

MRFF grant for new national collaboration for mental health clinical trial development

Mental Health Australia General Clinical Trial Network (MAGNET) is kicking off with MRFF funding, led by Deakin, Swinburne and Monash Universities.

Clinical Trials 21 May 2021

Fatigue test trial for drowsy drivers

Monash University researchers have found drivers with only three hours sleep are 10 times more likely to be involved in a crash.

Turner Institute
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Monash secures more than $13m in NHMRC Ideas Grants in neuroscience and mental research

Monash Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences has been awarded more than $13 million in funding across 13 neuroscience and mental health projects in the latest round of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Ideas Grants.

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