Neuroscience

Improving brain and nervous system health.

We’re seeking greater understanding of the genetics and pathophysiology of diseases of the brain and nervous system, and improving the diagnosis and surgical, medical and psychological management of neurological disease, intellectual disability and cognitive health.

Program Leaders

Our Neuroscience Program Leaders are supported by six Neuroscience Program Group Leaders and a team of more than 30 group members. View a full listing of Neuroscience Program researchers .

Program Groups

Cognitive Health Genomics

Cognitive Neurology

Genome Plasticity and Disease Research

Glial Neurobiology, Cognition and Behaviour Research

Mater Epilepsy Unit Research

Neural Stem Cell Biology Research

Neurodevelopmental Research

Neuroimmunology Research

Queensland Centre of Excellence in Autism and Intellectual Disability Health

Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are an essential component of modern healthcare and provide evidence to evaluate the safety and efficacy of new treatments, diagnostics and health interventions and offer alternative options for patients with unmet needs under current standards of care. Explore Neuroscience Program clinical trials currently running at Mater Research below or learn more about Mater Clinical Trials.