Australia opens brain research centre
October 17th, 2011 - 3:24 pm ICT by IANSMelbourne, Oct 17 (IANS) The world’s fifth largest brain research centre was officially opened in this Australian city Monday.
The $227 million Melbourne Brain Centre will host 700 researchers, who will make use of the centre’s facilities to investigate a broad range of conditions affecting the brain, including multiple sclerosis, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, trauma, depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, epilepsy and motor neuron disease.
The centre aims to have the critical mass to support world-class laboratories and enable the development of more effective diagnostic tools, treatments and ultimately cures for brain and mind disorders, reported Xinhua.
The centre will also play a key role in attracting leading scientists to come to Australia or retaining talented Australian researchers who might have otherwise moved or stayed overseas.
Victoria state Premier Ted Baillieu, who opened the centre, said he was excited by what the centre could achieve.
The centre is a collaboration between Melbourne University, Melbourne’s Florey Neuroscience Institutes and the Mental Health Research Institute.
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