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Turner Institute
for Brain and Mental Health
One of Australia’s largest Institutes for brain and mental health thanks to the generosity of the late David Winston Turner, who has presented Monash University with Australia’s largest single gift to mental health.
Through our three key themes of Developing Well, Living Well and Ageing Well, we are responding to common community challenges to develop resilient brains, promote brain healthy lifestyles, and maximise cognitive capabilities.
We're part of the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.
About us
Through the generous support of the David Winston Turner Endowment Fund, the Turner Institute is helping to further Monash University’s vision as an international leader in medical and health research.
BrainPark
A world-first neuroscience research clinic dedicated to creating healthy habits, brains and lifestyles.
Research programs and platforms
We bring together world-leading research capability and people to galvanise novel solutions for the enormous mental health challenges facing our modern world.
Community participation
Our vision is to make a long-lasting and sustainable impact on the lives of people in our community.
Research clinics
Our research clinics provide the expertise and infrastructure to rapidly translate new research findings into tangible improvements in brain and mental health.
Industry partners
One of our top priorities is to translate our knowledge creation and discovery to real-world applications by partnering with organisations who share our passion for brain and mental health.
Doctoral training
Our Graduate Education and Industry Centre provides a world-class environment for research training including an integrated training program that prioritises industry partnerships and the commercialisation of research.
News and events
Find out about our recent news, research breakthroughs and success stories.
Contact us
Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health
Level 5, 18 Innovation Walk
Monash University
Clayton, VIC, 3800
Phone: +61 3 9905 9889
Email: Turner.Institute@monash.edu
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A study led by the Turner Institutes Dr Elise Facer-Childs, shows it's possible to shift the circadian rhythm of 'night owls' leading to significant physical and mental health improvements.
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A recent study by the Turner Institute's Associate Professor Sean Cain and team has revealed that humans are 3-4 more times sensitive to evening light than we previously thought. It was also found that the level of sensitivity varies greatly between individuals and causes melatonin suppression, disrupting our circadian rhythm. (The Age, 1 June 2019)
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Congratulations to the Turner Institute's Dr Hannah Kirk on being named an #ABCTop5 scientist for 2019! Read the announcement and listen to the coverage from this morning's ABC RN program, available at https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/radio-national-top-5-winners-announced/11145138.
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Research led by the the Turner Institute's Dr Jessica Trevena-Peters has found ways to improve functional independence for brain injury patients in post-traumatic amnesia.
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RT @Mon_Bio_Imaging: Don't miss MBI's seminar this Thursday, 12.30-1.30pm with Dr Michelle Marneweck on Dexterity of the Human Hand: Neural…
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A study led by Turner Institutes Dr @FacerChilds, shows it's possible to shift the circadian rhythm of 'night owls'… https://t.co/MIfnA5NRp7
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Congratulations to Associate Professor Marie Yap on being recognised as an Expertscape World Expert in Parent-Child… https://t.co/rT4k8DKXm8
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A recent study by the Turner Institute's Associate Professor Sean Cain @circadian247 and team has revealed that hum… https://t.co/P1oelQ4mMd