Prof Peter Schofield (@ProfSchofield) profile picture

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

Randwick, Sydney
Joined November 2018
NeuRA’s dementia research team is internationally recognised as world leaders in dementia prevention. Hear how NeuRA researchers are working to solve the puzzle of dementia. youtu.be/NkNKIz-kmZc
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Our brain is our most precious organ and the Sydney Brain Bank at NeuRA is providing crucial insights into the neurobiology of neurodegenerative disorders.
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#NationalVolunteersWeek Volunteers are the lifeblood of medical research. The needs of real people are at the heart of our research, so volunteers are critical to us delivering solutions that will make a real difference. neura.edu.au/volunteer/
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NeuRA is conducting high-quality, cutting edge research at the Transurban Road Safety Centre. This study led by Professor Lynne Bilston is an example of how research in the lab makes a real-world difference by improving road safety. #GloablRoadSafetyWeek youtu.be/2cnGcc5ozOA
Today I acknowledge the sacrifice of all those who have laid down their lives so Australia can be a place of freedom for all. ANZAC day requires us to reflect on the past with pride, but also to look ahead and continue the values of our predecessors. Lest we forget.
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Falls are a major problem in our older population. Professor Stephen Lord is the Director of the Falls, Balance and Injury Research centre. Here he outlines the current falls prevention programs being undertaken at NeuRA. youtu.be/4jVdYwlorNk
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NeuRA's Falls, Balance and Injury Research Centre are leading many innovative trials to help people stay active and independent in their daily lives. This state-of-the-art dual-belt treadmill will be used to improve balance recovery in older people and patient populations.
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There is strong evidence that we can reduce patients’ future risk of hip fracture. Here, Professor Jacqueline Close outlines the two key approaches to preventing falls and fractures. #HealthyHipsWeek youtube.com/watch?v=Ra5YiEwB…
The 2019 #Budget has delivered a $7million funding boost for research into improved models of care for brain disorders. Linking patient care with world-class research will mutually leverage research discovery and treatment innovation. @mindgardensau ow.ly/npGg50oVhqz
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APRIL FALLS: Falls are a common event in the lives of older people. Injuries sustained in a fall can be severe and life threatening. That’s why NeuRA has developed a free exercise tip sheet for older adults to help reduce the risk of falling: blog.neura.edu.au/wp-content…