NeuRA (Neuroscience Research Australia)
Ming Xuan (Calvin) Chua is currently a Visiting PhD Student at Neuroscience Research Australia since July 2022. Prior to this, Calvin held positions at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) from September 2020 to May 2023, including Associate Lecturer and Research Assistant focused on course development, as well as Head Tutor for MTRN2500, where responsibilities encompassed course management and tutor coordination. Additional experience includes serving as Treasurer for the UNSW Badminton Club, roles in various virtual experiences in product management and data analysis, and internships as a Mechatronics Engineer at Space Ops Australia and VTech. Calvin's educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Robotics from UNSW, a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics from UNSW, and earlier studies at Sunway College.
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.