Professor Matthew C. Kiernan AM Nerve Centrals
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CEO & Executive Director @Neuraustralia Scientia Professor of Neuroscience @UNSW. Neurologist @SEastSydHealth. President @brainfoundoz Editor Emeritus @JNNP_BMJ
Nerve Central @Neuraustralia
Joined October 2010
A new next-generation philanthropy initiative, NeuRA Next, has been established to support NeuRA and the work of its emerging neuroscientists. Formed by a group of young philanthropists, passionate about neuroscience research, NeuRA Next's Founding members are Alexander Benze
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During sleep, your brain cleans itself by flushing through cerebrospinal fluid to prevent damage to brain cells. If you're lacking in sleep, this happens when you are awake – and seems to cause momentary lapses in attention
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During sleep, your brain cleans itself by flushing through cerebrospinal fluid to prevent damage to brain cells. If you're lacking in sleep, this happens when you are awake – and seems to cause...
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We launched NeuRA Quest earlier this year, seeking the best and brightest talent to join us as we work to address the biggest brain health challenges facing our community. Crucially we sought appointments to help bring to life the three missions in our new research strategy,
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Mediterranean Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (#MIND) Diet consists of #vegetables, legumes, #fish & poultry: lowers #Alzheimer #dementia risk by 53% | Keep learning: stimulate new #brain cells by learning second #language, playing word games | #exercise | Reduce #stress
Focus on fitness, not just for weight loss but for brain benefit @australian | Physical activity associated with improved #brain health. Data from the UK biobank, with clear indicators linked to #dementia prevention @neuraustralia @magxite #cognition https://t.co/UBurWUJ4nh
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James et al. report the development of a highly selective, CNS-penetrant small molecule HDAC6 inhibitor that shows robust efficacy in preclinical models of ALS and FTD. https://t.co/RcwRvb8rZ0
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Lead the Way in stroke interventions with Carrier Delivery Catheter. Clinical data shows Carrier delivers aspiration catheters to the face of the clot in 100% of cases! Check out the article here.
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Women are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's Disease than men, yet that difference is too often dismissed with terms like "baby brain" and menopausal "brain fog". Only 42% of Alzheimer's research in studies including men and women analyses the differences between the sexes,
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Women are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s than men, yet they are not often the focus of research. Australian researchers are now joining a global study with the aim of cutting that number by...
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What you can do to lower your risk of #dementia | Now the leading cause of death in Australia, there are many things that you can do to keep your brain healthy: https://t.co/QwqT4Yo3dY
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Anxiety disorders are now among the top 10 global health burdens - with prevalence rising by 50% over the past decade, affecting over 10% of the population. In this video, Prof. Brenda Penninx discusses what the data reveal. 🎥 Watch here: https://t.co/sK341RjTAM
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It has remained mysterious for millennia, but we’re finally uncovering the profound role the lymphatic system plays in everything from preventing dementia to fighting cancer
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It has remained mysterious for millennia, but we’re finally uncovering the profound role the lymphatic system plays in everything from preventing dementia to fighting cancer
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A new blood test to aid with the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease has been approved by the US FDA https://t.co/VHPPNa9qej
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Nature - A second blood test has been been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to assist in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. Will these tests change how cognitive decline is measured?
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💯 success as per over hundred young neurologists and trainees I surveyed personally Very well done 👍
Pleased to work with @wfneurology & Korean Neurological Association #KNA to deliver scientific program & teaching courses #WCN25 | As highlighted by @combatstrokeSL fantastic advances in #dementia therapy, with #biomarker support; #stroke; #neuropathy; #MS; #epilepsy; #PD & #ALS
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Thank you for being part of #WCN2025! Thank you to all attendees, speakers, and partners who made the congress a success. Your expertise and collaboration are shaping the future of neurology. 📍 See you at #WCN2027 in Cape Town, 24–27 Oct 2027! #WFN #Neurology #BrainHealth
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Many patients with anxiety disorders don’t respond fully to current drugs. New research highlights emerging treatments - from psychedelics to neuropeptide modulators - that may improve outcomes. Read more: https://t.co/uaAjzsTiAx
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Pleased to work with @wfneurology & Korean Neurological Association #KNA to deliver scientific program & teaching courses #WCN25 | As highlighted by @combatstrokeSL fantastic advances in #dementia therapy, with #biomarker support; #stroke; #neuropathy; #MS; #epilepsy; #PD & #ALS
Day 1 at #WCN2025: Profs. John Hardy, Mary Reilly & Tissa Wijeratne (@combatstrokeSL) share rapid takeaways - signals from plenaries, emerging biomarkers, therapeutic updates, and what it means for work-ups & patient care. ▶️ Watch the full recap and share your insights:
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#WCN2025 begins today live from Seoul! The global neurology community is coming together to share science, exchange knowledge, and shape the future of brain health. 📅 The scientific program is now live — explore it here or via the app: https://t.co/BFGcW02ews
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10 October is World Mental Health Day, a powerful reminder that there is no health without mental health. Understanding how our brains work equips us to better support mental health - for ourselves and our loved ones. Every conversation about mental health benefits from
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The Think Again campaign to spark a national conversation about dementia has brought clinicians, researchers, advocates and those living with dementia together over the past few weeks to powerful effect. Writing in @australian, NeuRA CEO Professor Matthew Kiernan AM reveals why
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The newfound ensemble of neurons could lead to therapies to treat persistent pain https://t.co/N2SJcfWfCE
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Nature - The newfound ensemble of neurons could lead to therapies to treat persistent pain, which affects roughly one in five people globally.
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The Spring issue of The NeuRA Magazine is out now! - Actor Michael Caton visits as part of a new fall prevention campaign. - We introduce NeuRA’s next-gen philanthropy program. - How prenatal genomic testing delivered a lifesaving outcome to a family in need. - See how our
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Former England captain Lewis Moody has revealed he's been diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
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