New Facility Will Provide World-Class Brain Research
Brain research in Australia will take an important step forward with a $60 million 2009-10 Budget allocation to build a world-class brain research centre at the Australian National University’s John Curtin School of Medical Research.
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13 May 2009
Brain research in Australia will take an important step forward with a $60 million 2009-10 Budget allocation to build a world-class brain research centre at the Australian National University’s John Curtin School of Medical Research.
The construction of the Eccles Institute for Brain and Vision Research will support research into neurological and sensory disorders, which are currently the second highest burden of disease.
The five-year project, starting in 2008-09, is supported under the Australian Government’s nation-building Health and Hospitals Fund, which is building health infrastructure for the 21st century, while also creating job opportunities.
The new facility is in line with the Government’s commitment to improve Australia’s research capacity and capability.
It will provide designated space for translational research, increasing research links with Canberra Hospital and primary care sectors in the ACT and southern NSW. It is expected to attract and retain world-class researchers in the field, forge greater links across scientific disciplines, and translate research findings throughout the health system.
The project will start in 2009, with immediate benefits to the local construction industry, as well as an increase in scientific and support staff.
For more information contact the Minister’s office on 02 6277 7220
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