About Us

Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) is an independent, not-for-profit research institute based in Sydney, Australia. As a leader in brain and nervous system research, our goal is to prevent, treat and cure brain and nervous system diseases, disorders and injuries through medical research.
Read about our research achievements in our NeuRA Profile 2017.

We were previously known as the Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute.
Watch a short interview with NeuRA’s Executive Director, Prof Peter Schofield:

The importance of neuroscience research

Every year, one in five Australians is struck down with a major brain or mind disorder. At Neuroscience Research Australia, we are dedicated to reducing this burden on our community. For many affected by these devastating diseases, medical research offers the only hope.

Some of the many aspects of neuroscience we explore include: 

• Degenerative brain diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and other dementias
• Mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia
• Developmental disorders such as autism and Asperger’s syndrome
• Neurological disorders including obstructive sleep apnoea, nerve damage and chronic pain
• Falls and Balance in the elderly
• Rehabilitation after stroke and spinal cord injury
• Increasing the safety of car travel for children and adults