Neura - Neuroscience Research Australia

The New Daily recently featured Professor Danny Eckert from the NeuRA Sleep and Breathing Lab in their discussion on inadequate sleep.
For more from Professor Eckert on the importance of sleep watch his NeuRAtalks seminar for free at www.neuratalks.org
https://thenewdaily.com.au/…/not-enough -sleep-mood-problems/

PAIN WEEK: Researchers from Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA); Unicid - Universidade Cidade de São Paulo, Brazil; and the The University of Washington, USA identified a new drug-free treatment which combines hypnosis with pain management education to reduce the intensity of chronic low back pain.
... Find out more: https://www.neura.edu.au/…/hypnosis-tra nsforming-chronic-p…/
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PAIN WEEK: Meet Anika Haigh, a Research Assistant from the Pain Research Team at NeuRA.
Led by Associate Professor James McAuley, their work at NeuRA its focused on the prevention and the treatment of chronic low back pain.
New research shows that there are changes in the brain when someone has pain for a long time. These changes include changes to the size and function of the brain, that can make recovery slower and more difficult.
... Using this knowledge of the brain and how it changes with pain they have developed two new treatment programs for chronic low back pain. To find out more about the Resolve Clinical Trial, visit: http://neura.edu.au/resolve
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Scientia Professor George Paxinos AO is famous for creating maps of the brain. He is one of NeuRA’s most esteemed researchers and the most cited neuroscientist in the world!
Now he is taking his world-renowned brain atlases to a new dimension: 3D.
“Just as maps guided explorers of the world centuries ago we need maps of the brain to help researchers and brain surgeons explore the brain,” says Professor Paxinos.
... https://blog.neura.edu.au/…/mapping-bra in-takes-new-dimens…/
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Celebrating six years of the NeuRA Blog! �
Calling all science heads - the NeuRA blog publishes an in-depth neuroscience story weekly and has been running since 2012. Join our international readership and stay ahead on research, new developments and discoveries happening at NeuRA.
It is now full of exciting and engaging scientific content that reflects the dynamic nature of NeuRA’s work.
... Follow our NeuRA blog for weekly updates on our world-leading research. https://blog.neura.edu.au/
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Meet Wei-Ju Chang, Wei has been practising musculoskeletal physiotherapy for 15 years in Australia. He is completing his PhD under the supervision of Dr Siobhan Schabrun and Associate Professor James McAuley at Western Sydney University and NeuRA.
His PhD looks at neuroplasticity (brain changes) in pain to answer the question - why do some people recover from acute low back pain, while others develop chronic back pain?
... Wei believes that a better understanding of these changes in the brain could lead to novel and more effective treatments that target neuroplasticity and ultimately better outcomes for people living with chronic pain.
#NationalPainWeek
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Next week is Pain Week at NeuRA. Tune in next Friday at 1pm for a Facebook Live segment on chronic pain and pain management with Dr Sylvia Gustin and Associate Professor James McAuley.
You can send your questions for the researchers to NeuRA via Facebook Messenger.

NeuRAtalks is an online seminar platform that features world-leading scientists discussing their latest neuroscience research and breakthroughs. Seminars cover a breadth of topics including dementia, Alzheimer’s, bipolar, schizophrenia, sleep patterns, pain, and the brain, and much more.
New talks every month. Learn more about the science of the brain as well as promising discoveries and cures.
www.neuratalks.org

During NAIDOC week NeuRA celebrated and acknowledged the important work done by our staff to address the rising prevalence of dementia in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Dr Kylie Radford and her team from the Koori Growing Old Well Study attended NAIDOC events around NSW including The National Centre of Indigenous Excellence inner-city family sports day in Redfern, Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation Airds event in Campbelltown and a NAIDOC Coffs Harbour "Who Ya Gunna Call?" event.

What food should you add to your shopping list to help you reduce your risk of dementia?
Find out what’s on the list and more on how to reduce your risk of dementia in our FREE Ageing Well Toolkit. The Kit includes a 24-page booklet, Handy Tips wall chart and a bookmark. TEXT 0437 390 530 to request your pack or complete the online order form: https://foundation.neura.edu.au/ageing-we ll-tool-kit/

Researchers from NeuRA, the UNSW, the University of Sydney, and HammondCare found surviving sensory spinal nerve connections in 50 per cent of people living with complete thoracic spinal cord injuries.
Read about what this discovery means for spinal cord injury patients and what is the exciting next step.
https://blog.neura.edu.au/…/giving-hope -spinal-cord-injuri…/

“We are not taught at school how to deal with stress or life challenges effectively, and this is a really important life skill that we should all be able to access.”
Hear Dr Justine Gatt explain why resilience is so important and how we can train our brains to become more resilient to everyday stress and larger life challenges.
Find out more at neuratalks.org

“I support NeuRA because I want to see a world without mental illness.”
If you are passionate about changing the lives of thousands of Australians living with mental illness, join NeuRA’s El Camino pilgrimage in 2019.
For more information download our info pack: https://inspiredadventures.com.au/eve…/ neura-el-camino-2019/

Time to say bye to your tie?
The New Scientist recently explored whether wearing a tie restricts blood flow to your brain and Dr Steve Kassem from NeuRA weighed in on the discussion.
https://www.newscientist.com/…/2173623- wearing-a-tie-may-b…/

The City2Surf is under one month away and it’s not too late to join team NeuRA!
Rally the troops to take part in the world’s largest fun run and raise vital funds for neuroscience research every step of the way.
https://city2surf2018.everydayhero.com/au /running-for-neura

During the winter, it’s important to not be a bear and hibernate.
As we get older, we lose our strength and balance and it increases the likelihood of a fall.
To help you stay active in the colder months we have created a series of 5 simple home exercises to help you stay active and mobile.
... See the first set of exercises to be practised at home.
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#NAIDOCweek A recently announced $14 million of funding by the Federal Government is being allocated to research programs to look into the causes and risks of dementia in Aboriginal communities.
Dr Kylie Radford from Neuroscience Research Australia is leading one of those teams in a project called ‘Our MOB (Our Mind Our Brain)’ administered through the University of New South Wales.
... Philippe Perez from the Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association spoke to Dr Radford to learn more about the aims of the project.
#BecauseOfHerWeCan find a way to prevent dementia.
https://www.neura.edu.au/…/naidoc-wekk- dr-kylie-radford-sp…/
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Researchers from NeuRA, including Professor Kaarin Anstey, recently attended a World Health Organisation Dementia Reduction meeting.
The meeting, held in Geneva, aimed to develop guidelines for reducing the risk of dementia worldwide.
To find out how you can reduce your risk of dementia, watch the Ageing Well seminars at neuratalks.org or download your FREE Ageing Well toolkit https://foundation.neura.edu.au/ageing-we ll-tool-kit/

Meet Lauren Poulos, Lauren is a Biripi woman from NSW. Lauren is a Project Coordinator for NeuRA working on the development of a website Caring for Spirit, which provides resources to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people learn about dementia and access support.
The Caring for Spirit website is important because dementia is at least three times more prevalent in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities than the general Australian population and these com...munities need readily available, culturally-relevant and evidence-based information.
“I’m passionate about my work because I’m Aboriginal and dementia is something that impacts our mob,” says Lauren. “It’s important to educate people about dementia so that they know where they can go and what they can do when they need information.”
‘Because of her, we can’ help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people access important information about dementia that helps them and their community to age well. #NAIDOCweek #BecauseOfHerWeCan
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The Ageing Well National Online Series is now available on our NeuraTalks website.
Access this special seminar series for FREE online and learn how you can take steps to age well and reduce your risk of dementia.
Follow this link www.neuratalks.org

Excellent Sydney research facility all to do with the brain. Diagnosed FTD easily and they run carers and professional seminars each year.

Tell them Debbie sent you! 😊

Excellent Sydney research facility all to do with the brain. Diagnosed FTD easily and they run carers and professional seminars each year.

Tell them Debbie sent you! 😊