The Brain and Mind Centre (BMC) at the
University of Sydney
The University of Sydney (USYD) is a public university, public research university in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1850, it is the oldest university in both Australia and Oceania. One of Australia's six sandstone universities, it was one of the ...
was established for the research and treatment of disorders of the brain and mind.
Child development and behaviour, mental health, and ageing and neurodegeneration are among the greatest health challenges of the 21st century. BMC strives to create a world where people can reach their full potential and play an active role in society.
History
The research facility known as the Brain and Mind Research Institute was founded in 2003 by Professor Ian Hickie AO and
Professor Max Bennett AO. The Brain and Mind Centre launched in 2015. The Centre was renamed in 2015 and is located adjacent to the
University of Sydney
The University of Sydney (USYD) is a public university, public research university in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1850, it is the oldest university in both Australia and Oceania. One of Australia's six sandstone universities, it was one of the ...
in ,
Sydney
Sydney is the capital city of the States and territories of Australia, state of New South Wales and the List of cities in Australia by population, most populous city in Australia. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Syd ...
,
New South Wales
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.
It was recognised as a multidisciplinary strategic priority for the University.
The research centre is affiliated with the University of Sydney, the Sydney Area Health Service and
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
The Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (abbreviated RPAH or RPA) is a large teaching hospital in Sydney, Australia, located on Missenden Road in Camperdown. It is a teaching hospital of the Central Clinical School of the Sydney Medical School at the ...
.
See also
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Health in Australia
Australia is a high income country, and this is reflected in the good status of health of the population overall. In 2011, Australia ranked 2nd on the United Nations Development Programme's Human Development Index, indicating the level of developm ...
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