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Congratulations to our Marsden Fund recipients
Congratulations to our researchers who received Marsden Fund grants in the latest round of funding. Professor Cliff Abraham received $985,000 to study "Young versus mature neurons: competition for the representation of memory". Associate Professor Liz Franz was awarded $924,000 for "The genetic basis of independent movements of the left and right hands" and Dr Kristen Hillman received a Fast Start Grant of $345,000 for her study on "Ambition and the anterior cingulate cortex: neural-level contributions to effortful choice behaviour." All grants are for three years.
About the Brain Health Research Centre
As the world's population grows older, there will be more people affected by neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's and stroke. Neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism, Cerbral Palsy and Schizophrenia are also increasingly recognised as a major health and societal burden. The BHRC is actively investigating the prevention, cure and treatment of neurological disorders as well improving our understanding of what makes a healthy brain.
The Centre includes over 35 research teams spread across the Departments of Anatomy, Biochemistry, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Psychological Medicine, Physiology, Psychology, Medicine, Computer Science, and Zoology and the Schools of Physical Education and Pharmacy at the University of Otago.
Our Mission
The BHRC aims to undertake internationally excellent research aimed at understanding the mechanisms of brain health, disease and repair, to develop new treatments for neurological disorders, to provide international quality training for the next generation of neuroscientists, and to develop active links with relevant community groups and individuals.
Supporting Our Research
Brain research is very expensive. You can help us immensely by making a donation or bequest to the BHRC. Click here to find out more.
| Director, Professor Cliff Abraham |
| Department of Psychology, University of Otago |
| Deputy Director, Associate Professor John Reynolds |
| Department of Anatomy, University of Otago |
Contact us: |
| Jill Leichter, Administrative Assistant |
| Department of Psychology , University of Otago |
| PO Box 56 |
| Dunedin 9054 New Zealand |
| Telephone +64 3 479-4066 |
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