NeuRA (Neuroscience Research Australia)
Futao Zhang is a Clinical Bioinformatician at NeuRA (Neuroscience Research Australia) and Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney since July 2020. Prior to these roles, Futao Zhang served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at The University of Queensland from June 2015 to June 2020 and worked as a Software Engineer at Hohai University from June 2004 to June 2015. Futao Zhang also gained experience as a Research Associate at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston from September 2012 to December 2013 and completed an internship at Microsoft Research Asia in 2010. Futao Zhang holds a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics from Zhejiang University and a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Nanjing Tech University.
NeuRA (Neuroscience Research Australia)
From advances in dementia and mental health to discoveries in chronic pain and falls prevention, Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) has been at the forefront of neuroscience for over 30 years. We are an independent, not-for-profit, medical research institute dedicated to improving the lives of people living with brain and nervous system disorders. To address the most pressing health needs and achieve maximum impact, our research is divided into three strategic themes: neurodegeneration, mental health and translational neuroscience. Within these areas, we research a broad range of conditions including: Neurodegeneration - Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, Parkinson’s disease, brain ageing research in Indigenous populations. Mental Health - Wellbeing and resilience, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder. Translational neuroscience - Balance and falls, pain and injury, brain mapping. What started in 1990 as discussion around a kitchen table between four scientists has now become a 300-person strong institute with 28 research groups and purpose-built facilities. Based in the Randwick Health and Innovation Precinct, Sydney, we support the most passionate scientists leading the most promising research – all while continuing to promote awareness, community education, and inspire lifelong support for neuroscience research.