About the Brain Sciences Institute

History

The Centre for Neuropsychology (SCNP) and the Brain Sciences Institute(BSI) were amalgamated in 2005 to form the new Brain Sciences Institute. These were an important integration of nearly all research in cognitive neuroscience at Swinburne. This new Institute is now a clearly visible research landmark in several exciting research areas. In 2006 Prof. Andrew Wood's Cellular Neuroscience Research Unit and some of the staff from Assoc. Prof. David Liley's Centre for Intelligent Systems and Complex Processes joined the Brain Sciences Institute and in 2007 Dr. Greg Murray from Psychology joined the Institute.

Objectives of the Brain Sciences Institute

Research

To conduct high quality research in the general area of human neuroscience, in particular in the areas of cognitive neuroscience, psychopharmacology, clinical psychology, and psychological assessment.

To conduct high quality research, to attract competitive and industry Grants and to publish in peer reviewed international journals.

All BSI research projects are approved through relevant research ethics Committees.

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Teaching

To establish the Institute as a leading research training centre that attracts high quality undergraduate, postgraduate and postdoctoral Research scholars.

Research Collaboration and Commercial Consultation

To foster local and international research collaboration with Government, industry and academic institutions.

To provide consulting services in key areas of expertise and authority to government, industry and professional organizations.

To utilize the Institute's specialized skills in applying objectives psychological and physiological assessments in clinical drug trials, clinical disorders and organizational performance.

Entrepreneurial Activity

To effectively commercialise research findings and knowledge.

BSI Director,
Professor Michael Kyrios