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BRAIN AND MIND INSTITUTE

BRAIN AND MIND INSTITUTE. GAVIN BROWN THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY. WHAT?. Unique world class facility Interdisciplinary collaboration – neuroscience, psychiatry, neurology 2002 – 6 story building Biotechnology hub Holistic approach. WHY?.

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BRAIN AND MIND INSTITUTE

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  1. BRAIN AND MIND INSTITUTE GAVIN BROWN THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

  2. WHAT? • Unique world class facility • Interdisciplinary collaboration – neuroscience, psychiatry, neurology • 2002 – 6 story building • Biotechnology hub • Holistic approach

  3. WHY? • Brain and mind disorders – 40% of all health related disabilities in Australia • Depression and dementia top two causes of disability in Australia • Health bill currently at $2.6 billion ( not incl. indirect financial costs) • Suicide leading cause of death 15-24 yrs • WHO prediction – 2020, cardio, then depression

  4. WHO? • Max Bennett – neuroscientist – Distinguished Chair, Ramaciotti Medal, Burnet Medal of Aust. Academy of Science • Ian Hickie – psychiatry – prizes for education, academic excellence, innovation, “Beyond Blue” • Simon Hawke – brain drain returnee from UK – CJD ( London Imperial College), Alberti Prize

  5. HOW? • $3m + building from Uni. Strategic Devel. • $1m external award to purchase micro PET scanner ( one of only few worldwide) • $2.8m raised in 2003 + $15m to come • Access to adjoining clinical trials centre

  6. FUTURE BMRI will directly benefit people whose lives have been affected by the common and debilitating forms of psychiatric and neurological disorders

  7. FUTURE Committed to deliver best practice health care and research through collaboration, a common vision, and close engagement with the community www.bmri.med.usyd.edu.au

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