Neuroscience

We’re seeking greater understanding of the genetics and pathophysiology of diseases of the brain and nervous system, and improving the diagnosis and surgical, medical and psychological management of neurological disease, intellectual disability and cognitive health.

Program Leaders

  • Prof Geoffrey Faulkner
  • Dr Cathy Franklin
  • Program Groups

  • Cognitive Health Genomics
  • Genome Plasticity and Disease Research
  • Neural Stem Cell Biology Research
  • Cognitive Neurology
  • Neuroimmunology Research
  • Neurodevelopmental Research
  • Mater Epilepsy Unit Research
  • Glial Neurobiology, Cognition and Behaviour Research
  • Visit the Our Researchers page to locate researchers from the Neuroscience program.