Brain and Ageing Research Program

Diseases and disability related with ageing have been recognised as major challenges facing our community. While ageing relates to a wide spectrum of biological and psychosocial changes, the ageing of the brain stands out as being a salient aspect of the processes involved. The last decade has seen significant developments in neuroscience, which has given rise to the possibility that we may be in a position to prevent and treat age-related neuropsychiatric disorders.

The University of New South Wales and the hospitals associated with the South Eastern Sydney and Illawarra Area Health Service have many researchers and health professionals involved in the care of the elderly and research into age-related conditions. The Brain & Ageing Research Program brings together their expertise in research, training and education into various aspects of the brain ageing. More...

Newsflash	2010 Brain & Ageing Program Information Day Presentations Did you attend our Information Day on Feb 6? If you would like a copy of some of the presentations that were made on the day: - CLICK HERE for the presentation on Hypertension (Prof Terry Campbell) - CLICK HERE for the presentation on Diabetes (Prof Lesley Campbell) - CLICK HERE for the presentation on MRI (Prof Perminder Sachdev)
	Scholarships - PhD & Top-up The Brain & Ageing program is calling for applications for two scholarhships for students interested in studying the impact of metabolic, cardiovascular and/or nutritional factors on ageing and cognition. Two PhD scholarships and three Top-up scholarships are on offer and applications close soon. For more information please CLICK HERE (for PhD scholarhsips) or CLICK HERE (for Top-up scholarships).
	How mentally active are you? The Lifetime of Experiences Questionnaire has been designed to assess this and is now online. Click here to find out more.
	PhD student Fei Song awarded GlaxoSmithKline Post Graduate Support Grant Congratulations to Fei who has been awarded $25,000 to help her identify blood proteins with unique roles in dementia
	'The Yipping Tiger' - New book by Prof Perminder Sachdev A new non-fiction book by Brain & Ageing Research Program Chief Investigator, Scientia Professor Perminder Sachdev, titled 'The Yipping Tiger' was launched by Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO recently. The book draws on Professor Sachdev's intriguing cases and experience in the Neuropsychiatric Institute at Prince of Wales Hospital and relates them in a style accessible to all readers. With cases ranging from Tourette's Syndrome to 'alien hand' syndrome the book makes for fascinating reading. To read a review, CLICK HERE. For more information, including details on how to purchase 'The Yipping Tiger', CLICK HERE.
	Does your brain need training? There is increasing discussion about the benefits that brain training can provide in the fight to prevent dementia. If you would like more information on training your brain, CLICK HERE.
	'It's Never Too Late To Change Your Mind' - New book by Dr Michael Valenzuela Brain & Ageing researcher Dr. Michael Valenzuela has won awards over the last decade for his work linking mental activity with reduced dementia risk. In this, his first book, he references the very latest medical thinking to explain just what dementia is, what causes it, and most importantly how it can be avoided. Dr Valenzuela’s careful analysis of all the available information clearly indicates that having a healthy heart, keeping the mind and the body active, trying new social activities throughout life and eating a balanced diet will assist every person, no matter their age, to maintain a healthy brain. For more information, including how to purchase the book, CLICK HERE.
	*** Neuroimaging as Endpoints in Clinical Trials *** *** Summer Workshop France 2010 *** For a copy of the information brochure and registration form please CLICK HERE