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When Lynda Clarke returned home after years abroad, she noticed subtle changes in her brother Ray—signs that led to a Parkinson’s diagnosis. Ray, a vibrant and much-loved teacher, lived with the condition for 16 years. Lynda stood by his side every step of the way. In his

When Lynda Clarke returned home after years abroad, she noticed subtle changes in her brother Ray—signs that led to a Parkinson’s diagnosis.

Ray, a vibrant and much-loved teacher, lived with the condition for 16 years. Lynda stood by his side every step of the way.

In his
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Congratulations to Ramón Martínez-Mármol and the Fred Meunier from QBI whose paper on the neurotrophic effect of Lion's mane mushroom derivatives became one of the most viewed publications in the Journal of Neurochemistry. The paper is also #1 in Altmetric media attention in that journal. 🙌 What an

Congratulations to <a href="/marmol_dr/">Ramón Martínez-Mármol</a> and the <a href="/MeunierLab/">Fred Meunier</a> from QBI whose paper on the neurotrophic effect of Lion's mane mushroom derivatives became one of the most viewed publications in the <a href="/JNeurochem/">Journal of Neurochemistry</a>.

The paper is also #1 in Altmetric media attention in that journal. 🙌 What an
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As an electrophysiologist Dr. Margreet Ridder is pioneering a new wave of discovery science to uncover the causes of motor neurone disease. Backed by a FightMND grant, she's exploring gene therapy as a way to improve motor neurone health, and potentially prevent the disease.

As an electrophysiologist Dr. Margreet Ridder is pioneering a new wave of discovery science to uncover the causes of motor neurone disease.

Backed by a <a href="/FightMND/">FightMND</a> grant, she's exploring gene therapy as a way to improve motor neurone health, and potentially prevent the disease.
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Join us on Saturday 3 May as we bring our St Lucia campus to life for our biggest-ever alumni and community day as part of UQ Alumni Book Fair! Grab a bargain at the UQ Alumni Book Fair and then join us for everything from author talks, interactive learning hubs to an inflatable

Join us on Saturday 3 May as we bring our St Lucia campus to life for our biggest-ever alumni and community day as part of UQ Alumni Book Fair!

Grab a bargain at the UQ Alumni Book Fair and then join us for everything from author talks, interactive learning hubs to an inflatable
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Imagine being able to remember every day of your life in vivid detail... Rebecca Sharrock is one of just 60 people worldwide with highly superior autobiographical memory (HSAM). QBI’s Professor Gail Robinson breaks down the science behind this rare ability in Women's Weekly.

Imagine being able to remember every day of your life in vivid detail... Rebecca Sharrock is one of just 60 people worldwide with highly superior autobiographical memory (HSAM).

QBI’s Professor <a href="/GailARobinson/">Gail Robinson</a> breaks down the science behind this rare ability in <a href="/WomensWeeklyMag/">Women's Weekly</a>.
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Lace up your runners and join Team QBI at the 2025 Bridge to Brisbane, raising funds for critical brain research! 🧠🏃‍♀️ Sign up before Wednesday, 30 April to take advantage of the flash sale and save 20% 2025 Bridge to Brisbane 📅 Sunday 14 September, 2025 🕰️ 6:00am - 12:00pm

Lace up your runners and join Team QBI at the 2025 Bridge to Brisbane, raising funds for critical brain research! 🧠🏃‍♀️

Sign up before Wednesday, 30 April to take advantage of the flash sale and save 20%

2025 Bridge to Brisbane
📅 Sunday 14 September, 2025
🕰️ 6:00am - 12:00pm
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We all know that #exercise is good for our health... but how good is it for the ageing brain? 🤔 Queensland Brain Institute, UQ researcher Dr. Tara Walker explores how exercise can reduce the risk of #dementia and promote healthy brain ageing. Read more: ow.ly/Qvc550VK6QP

We all know that #exercise is good for our health... but how good is it for the ageing brain? 🤔

<a href="/QldBrainInst/">Queensland Brain Institute, UQ</a> researcher Dr. Tara Walker explores how exercise can reduce the risk of #dementia and promote healthy brain ageing.

Read more: ow.ly/Qvc550VK6QP
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Great news for mental health: A ketamine-based nasal spray is now on the PBS — the first new subsidised depression treatment in 30 years! QBI’s Associate Professor Susannah Tye says more support is needed to make these therapies widely accessible. "The addition of esketamine

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Sometimes the microscope reveals some pretty incredible sights. 🔬 Check out these axons taking a detour—twisting into wave-like patterns instead of following their usual straight path. 📸 Zorana Lynton #MicroscopicMonday

Sometimes the microscope reveals some pretty incredible sights. 🔬 Check out these axons taking a detour—twisting into wave-like patterns instead of following their usual straight path.

📸 Zorana Lynton

#MicroscopicMonday
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Is it just forgetfulness, or could it be dementia? The Guardian delves into this question with the help of four experts in dementia and ageing, who share their insights on what memory lapses are typical, which signs could signal something more serious, and when it’s time to seek

Is it just forgetfulness, or could it be dementia?

The Guardian delves into this question with the help of four experts in dementia and ageing, who share their insights on what memory lapses are typical, which signs could signal something more serious, and when it’s time to seek
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Could infections be linked to Alzheimer's disease? Researchers are exploring the idea that infections—particularly from herpesviruses—might play a role in triggering neurodegeneration. This Nature article takes a closer look at this theory. Read more: bit.ly/3YoWJOZ

Could infections be linked to Alzheimer's disease?

Researchers are exploring the idea that infections—particularly from herpesviruses—might play a role in triggering neurodegeneration. This Nature article takes a closer look at this theory.

Read more: bit.ly/3YoWJOZ
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Did you know that diets high in saturated fats and refined sugar can actually impair your brain’s ability to store memories? Professor Frederic Meunier from the Queensland Brain Institute, UQ discusses how these foods trigger neuroinflammation and impact brain health. Read more:

Did you know that diets high in saturated fats and refined sugar can actually impair your brain’s ability to store memories?

Professor Frederic Meunier from the <a href="/QldBrainInst/">Queensland Brain Institute, UQ</a> discusses how these foods trigger neuroinflammation and impact brain health.

Read more:
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Could exposure to sunlight be linked to optimal brain development? Professor John McGrath from the Queensland Brain Institute has led a new study examining Vitamin D deficiency in newborn babies, and the links to later developing mental disorders such as ADHD, schizophrenia and

Could exposure to sunlight be linked to optimal brain development?
Professor John McGrath from the Queensland Brain Institute has led a new study examining Vitamin D deficiency in newborn babies, and the links to later developing mental disorders such as ADHD, schizophrenia and
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🏃 Why Peter is running for Team QBI at Bridge to Brisbane - “This cause is important to me as my grandmother has been living with dementia for many years. I will be running in the Bridge to Brisbane to support the amazing work that is currently happening at the Queensland Brain

🏃 Why Peter is running for Team QBI at Bridge to Brisbane - “This cause is important to me as my grandmother has been living with dementia for many years. I will be running in the Bridge to Brisbane to support the amazing work that is currently happening at the Queensland Brain
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We’re celebrating International Clinical Trials Day by acknowledging the collective impact of our community. Together, we can all make a valuable contribution and improve the lives of people living with brain diseases. #UQ #QBI #brainhealth #research #clinicaltrial #CTD2025

We’re celebrating International Clinical Trials Day by acknowledging the collective impact of our community.  Together, we can all make a valuable contribution and improve the lives of people living with brain diseases.
 
#UQ #QBI #brainhealth #research #clinicaltrial #CTD2025
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Thank you to our incredible community of donors—your generosity fuels our passion for unlocking the brain’s mysteries and advancing innovative treatments for brain diseases and neurological disorders. We’re proud to showcase your impact in QBI’s latest Research Impact Report.

Thank you to our incredible community of donors—your generosity fuels our passion for unlocking the brain’s mysteries and advancing innovative treatments for brain diseases and neurological disorders. We’re proud to showcase your impact in QBI’s latest Research Impact Report.
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What a race! Congratulations to Team QBI on finishing 2nd in the the 40th Great Court Race - Mixed Staff Relay 🏆 Our four runners ran a fantastic race, well done William Kwan, Yohan Wards, Phoebe Mayne & Sara Price! #QBI #UQ #greatcourtrace #BrainResearch

What a race! Congratulations to Team QBI on finishing 2nd in the the 40th Great Court Race - Mixed Staff Relay 🏆

Our four runners ran a fantastic race, well done William Kwan, Yohan Wards, Phoebe Mayne &amp; Sara Price!

#QBI #UQ #greatcourtrace #BrainResearch
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Congratulations to the Director of QBI’s Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research, Professor Jürgen Götz, who has been elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science. Professor Götz is a leading dementia researcher who discovered that amyloid-beta triggers tau aggregation— a

Congratulations to the Director of QBI’s Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research, Professor Jürgen Götz, who has been elected as a Fellow of the <a href="/Science_Academy/">Australian Academy of Science</a>. 

Professor Götz is a leading dementia researcher who discovered that amyloid-beta triggers tau aggregation— a