@ProfSchofield

CEO @neuraustralia, Interim Co-CEO @mindgardensau and Professor of Medicine @UNSW_medicine

 Randwick, Sydney
neura.edu.au
Joined November 2018
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Prof Peter Schofield and @HM_Christensen presenting on innovative research initiative @mindgardensau to improve research outcomes in #Mentalhealth
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NeuRA congratulates Professor David Burke AO on receiving a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) ! Professor Burke co-founded NeuRA, which he describes as one of his proudest moments. ow.ly/jbFj50uC0m6

Neurophysiology professor claims top gong

Professor David Burke paid tribute to his wife who has “supported me in everything I wanted to do”.

smh.com.au
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Could there be biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease? NeuRA researchers have collaborated on a publication in Nature Medicine that details evidence for a blood test that can predict familial Alzheimer disease 16 years before clinical symptoms appear. neura.edu.au/news/global-col…
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Gold Logie winner, loving wife, mother and grandmother, Jeanne Little captivated Australia. Sadly, Jeanne was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2009. But Jeanne's daughter, Katie Little, reminds us that there is hope on the horizon. @LittleFamilyOz youtu.be/q7fTZIisgAY

‘Hello daaaahling’... Jeanne Little's Story

Please Visit: https://foundation.neura.edu.au/jeannelittle/The fo...

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NeuRA supports Labor’s pledge to invest in a world class health and medical research sector. aamri.org.au/news-events/med…
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Prof Peter Schofield retweeted
AAMRI@AAMRI_Aus3 May 2019
JUST RELEASED - "Labor is determined to see the MRFF reach $20 billion, and a Shorten Labor Government will achieve this target on the current timeline, i.e. in 2020-21." Read our media release & Labor's full response to AAMRI's Election Statement aamri.org.au/news-events/med… #auspol
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Lachlan Kennedy@lachlan_kennedy16 Apr 2019
Research from @neuraustralia suggests plastic chest clips, commonly used on car seats in the USA (but not available here) may actually improve safety & not hurt a child’s neck. Here NSW Health Minister @BradHazzard is inspecting one of the test dummies & straps. @10NewsFirstSyd
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Hear Professor Lynne Bilston explain how her crash test research at the Transurban Road Safety Centre based at NeuRA could change Australian child car restraint guidelines. youtu.be/8vbo7viaaEY
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Prof Peter Schofield retweeted
Brad Hazzard@BradHazzard16 Apr 2019
What a difference a simple plastic clip may make to child safety in a vehicle. Thanks to ⁦@neuraustralia⁩ and ⁦@TransurbanGroup⁩ for supporting Prof Lynne Bilston’s research. Now to Federal authorities to determine whether or not to approve. ⁦@NSWHealth⁩
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Prof Peter Schofield retweeted
Sarah Navin@SarahNavin16 Apr 2019
Minister for Health and Medical Research @BradHazzard fits a chest clip across a child crash test dummy at @TransurbanGroup, with new research revealing the safety benefit. The plastic clips are standard overseas, but currently banned in Aus. More at 6pm on #PRIME7 @neuraustralia
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Prof Peter Schofield retweeted
Medianet Editorial@MedianetEditor9 Apr 2019
News: @NeuRAustralia researchers identify inflammation-related biochemical pathways in schizophrenia bit.ly/2GcmjPu
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Genetic risk for cardiovascular health is not necessarily linked to exceptional longevity - NeuRA neura.edu.au/news/genetic-ri… via @neuraustralia
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Prof Peter Schofield retweeted
AAMRI@AAMRI_Aus26 Mar 2019
We've broken down our Election Statement into 3 key priorities & created an animated version here youtu.be/JAyGZCKGuMA 📽️ 1. Deliver a fully funded #MRFF 2. Provide ongoing support through NHMRC 3. Support sustainable research career pathways aamri.org.au/electionstateme… #auspol
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#NEWS A new interactive website developed by NeuRA and UNSW mental health researchers allows people to work the likelihood that they could develop a mental illness like bipolar disorder. neura.edu.au/news/website-pu…
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Prof Peter Schofield retweeted
AAMRI@AAMRI_Aus26 Mar 2019
ELECTION STATEMENT - just released, we have outlined three key areas any future govt must prioritise to give all Australians the best healthcare system. We're calling on all candidates & political parties to commit to these priorities. #auspol #mrff aamri.org.au/electionstateme…
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NeuRA supports the Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes Election Statement, which outlines the policy priorities any future Australian government should pursue to ensure our medical research sector can help deliver a healthy Australia. aamri.org.au/electionstateme…
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At NeuRA we support the Association of Australian Medical Research Institute's (AAMRI) Election Statement outlining key areas any future government must prioritise to give all Australians the best healthcare system in the future. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=JAyGZCKG…
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NeuRA researcher, Professor Jane Butler, has been honoured with an NHMRC 2018 Research Excellence Award for outstanding contributions to health and medical research. Read more: neura.edu.au/news/neura-rese…
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Happy World Sleep Day! 🛏 😴 Watch NeuRA’s Dr Hanna Hensen Debunk the Top Three Sleeping Myths youtu.be/mgFrCrT6f6k
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Prof Peter Schofield retweeted
Monash STM Neuroscience@STMneurosci15 Mar 2019
Timely evidence available now - a White Paper commissioned by @MindgardensAust from @neuraustralia on the burden of disease for #neurological, #mentalhealth, and substance use disorders in Australia neura.edu.au/news/new-report… @brainfoundoz @BrainInjuryAus @healthgovau please RT
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