NeuRA (Neuroscience Research Australia)
Gerardo Mendez Victoriano is currently a PhD Candidate at NeuRA (Neuroscience Research Australia) in the Schizophrenia Research Lab, part of the School of Clinical Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine & Health since January 2023. Previous experience includes serving as a PhD Student at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University in the MiNDS lab, where molecular analysis of human post-mortem brain tissue was conducted. Additional roles include Messaging Specialist at CIENCE and Laboratory Assistant at Fiberight Limited. Gerardo also worked as a Postgraduate Student at the University of Southampton, focusing on neuroimmunopathology, and an Undergraduate Student at the University of Colima, gaining hands-on experience in neurobiology. Gerardo holds multiple degrees, including a PhD in Neuroscience from Upstate Medical University and is currently pursuing a PhD in Psychiatry at UNSW.
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.