Talk:Neuroscience Research Australia

Faculty total staff incorrect - needs updating

• What I think should be changed:

In the table on the right hand side of the page, change faculty number from 300 to 425

• Why it should be changed:

the organisation has grown and now has 425 staff not 300 as stated on wikipedia.

• References supporting the possible change (format using the "cite" button): See https://neura.edu.au/ on homepage for total staff number

Brainfutures (talk) 05:22, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

References

 Done I have changed it to "400+", as indicated on the website. This should save you from coming back until they reach 500 :-) Superboilles (talk) 21:33, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

• What I think should be changed:

In the table on righthand side of the top of the page, change "Nickname" to "Abbreviation".

• Why it should be changed:

"Nickname" is inaccurate and a clumsy expression. we do not have a "nickname" we have a formal appreviation that we use.

• References supporting the possible change (format using the "cite" button):

Brainfutures (talk) 05:24, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

References

 Not done Ok so I looked at Template:Infobox_laboratory and there's only "nickname" available. Sounds odd to me too, tbh, but nothing I can do here (or rather, I'm not experienced enough to venture modifying a template that is being used a large number of times). Sorry. Superboilles (talk) 21:33, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

• What I think should be changed:

In table on righthand side of the top of page, update the 'affiliations' Suggested wording: Affiliations: UNSW Sydney, Black Dog Institute, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), Mindgardens Network.

• Why it should be changed: UNSW is not the only institution NeuRA collaborates with, it holds multiple partnerships in the community.
• References supporting the possible change (format using the "cite" button):

Brainfutures (talk) 05:26, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

References

 Done Superboilles (talk) 21:33, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

• What I think should be changed:

The opening paragraph should include the following more detailed information about the institution. The information about rebranding is old and should be moved to history section.

Suggested wording: Neuroscience Research Australia (or NeuRA) is an independent, not-for-profit medical research institute based in Sydney, Australia. Neuroscience Research Australia is made up of over 400 researchers specialising in research aimed at improving the lives of people living with brain and nervous system disorders[1].

• Why it should be changed:

The opening paragraph should include the following more detailed and useful information about the institution. The information about rebranding is old and should be moved to history section.

• References supporting the possible change (format using the "cite" button):

Brainfutures (talk) 05:28, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

References

 Done Fair enough. I've reworded slightly the History section. Superboilles (talk) 21:33, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

• What I think should be changed:

The sentence in the first section at the top of the page about NeuRA being accredited by the National Health and Medical Research Council is not correct as such accreditations no longer exist. This needs to be removed and updated with more useful info and the deadlink to NHMRC in references needs to be removed

Suggested wording: NeuRA adheres to the principles outlined in the Neuroethics Framework for the Australian Brain Institute and regularly receives funding for projects from the National Health and Medical Research Council, Australian Research Council and Medical Research Future Fund, as well as private philanthropy.

• Why it should be changed:

NeuRA being accredited by the National Health and Medical Research Council is not correct as such accreditations no longer exist (this info is several decades old). This needs to be removed and updated with more useful info and the deadlink to NHMRC in references needs to be removed

• References supporting the possible change (format using the "cite" button):

Brainfutures (talk) 05:31, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

References

 Done Partially. I removed the accreditation thing, but did not add the adheres to the principles outlined in the Neuroethics Framework for the Australian Brain Institute as this is to be expected and frankly trivial to mention (a notable thing would be that it does not adhere to an ethics framework). Superboilles (talk) 21:33, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

• What I think should be changed (include citations):

Insert the following into first section of page so that the information is more robust about NeuRA's mission and research focus.

Suggested wording: NeuRA’s vision is to enhance the health and lives of individuals affected by brain and nervous system disorders, and mission is to discover solutions for neurodegeneration, mental health, and healthy ageing through world-class medical research. NeuRA’s research spans neurodegeneration, including dementia and Parkinson’s disease; mental health and mental illness including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia; and translational neuroscience including falls prevention, pain and injury prevention. The institute prioritises applied neuroscience and translating new discoveries into practical applications.

• Why it should be changed:

There is nothing on the wikipedia page about what neura does exactly.

• References supporting the possible change (format using the "cite" button):

Brainfutures (talk) 05:35, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

References

 Not done Promotional fluff, this brings zero actionable info (please tell me which institution would make it its mission not to be world-class, to not care about enhancing people's lives, and to not discover solutions?). I only added the second sentence which, in fact, does describe its focus. Superboilles (talk) 21:33, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

• What I think should be changed (include citations):

Insert location and affiliations/collaborators and accurate info about CEO into intro.

Suggested wording: Situated among the Randwick Health Precinct, NeuRA is affiliated with Black Dog Institute, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), UNSW Sydney and Mindgardens Network. The current Chief Executive Officer and Institute Director is Professor Matthew Kiernan AM, who joined NeuRA in 2023.

• Why it should be changed:

No useful info currently in the introduction.

Brainfutures (talk) 05:38, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

References

 Done I think the CEO's nomination is a fairly trivial event, I've moved the ref to the infobox.

Research Activity section has old outdated information in it

• What I think should be changed:

The below is related to 'Research Activity' section:

This opening sentence is incorrect and based on old information: "NeuRA’s research activity is organised into five themes".

Change to the following suggested wording: NeuRA’s research activity is organised into three themes.

• Why it should be changed:

Since 2021, NeuRA's research activity is divided into 3 themes, not 5 themes.

• References supporting the possible change (format using the "cite" button):

Brainfutures (talk) 05:42, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

 Done Superboilles (talk) 21:39, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

• What I think should be changed (include citations):

This section of the page which lists five research themes is no longer accurate with current NeuRA's research direction:

"Ageing and neurodegeneration: Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia and other types of dementia, Parkinson's disease, motor neuron disease, ageing research in indigenous populations, stroke rehabilitation. Brain function and imaging: brain mapping for research and clinical use, on-site MRI scanning, autism. Neural injury: spinal cord injury, assessment and prevention of road trauma in children Mental illness: schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression Sensation, movement, balance and falls: human movement, fatigue, sleep apnoea, balance and vision, neural control of muscles, falls in older adults, chronic pain"

Change to suggested wording: Neurodegeneration: Ageing in indigenous and general populations, Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia and other types of dementia, mitochondrial disease, motor neuron disease, NeuroHIV and Parkinson's disease. Mental health: Wellbeing and resilience, bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, and stress-related psychopathology. Translational neuroscience: Back and muscle pain, balance training, sleep apnoea, injury prevention, chronic pain, falls prevention, hip fracture care and recovery, spinal cord injury, neural injury, phantom limb pain, sensation, stroke and vestibular balance.

• Why it should be changed:

what is currently there no longer accurate with current NeuRA's research direction.

• References supporting the possible change (format using the "cite" button):

Brainfutures (talk) 05:47, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

 Done Superboilles (talk) 21:39, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

Outdated info on this page

• What I think should be changed:

In the Research Action section, the following sentence is several decades out of date and the references can be condensed into one single reference: "NeuRA houses research centres, including the Sydney Brain Bank, Spinal Cord Injury Research Centre, Transurban Road Safety Centre and Centre for Pain IMPACT."

Suggested wording: NeuRA is home to 28 research centres and groups, including the Aboriginal Health and Ageing program, Centre for Pain IMPACT, Centre for Wellbeing, Resilience and Recovery, Dementia and Health Ageing, Falls, Balance and Injury Research Centre, Mental Illness, Motor Impairment Research Centre, Parkinson’s and Mitochondrial Disease, Sensory Neurophysiology, Sleep Disorders, Spinal Cord Injury Research Centre, and Transurban Road Safety Centre.

• Why it should be changed:

NeuRA has grown and houses many more research centres than the 4 listed above. The info currently there is several decades out of date and the references can be condensed into one single reference

• References supporting the possible change (format using the "cite" button):

Brainfutures (talk) 23:12, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

@Brainfutures: We don't really need that many examples. Choose a few that you think are the most important. ARandomName123 (talk)^{Ping me!} 19:44, 6 April 2024 (UTC)

References

 Not done for now: As ARandomName123 said, we dont really need that many examples, Please select the important ones and the ones that stand out from the rest The AP (talk) 09:28, 28 April 2024 (UTC)

NeuRA is home to 28 research centres and groups, including the Aboriginal Health and Ageing program; Dementia and Health Ageing; Falls, Balance and Injury Research Centre, Parkinson’s and Mitochondrial Disease; Spinal Cord Injury Research Centre; and the Transurban Road Safety Centre. Brainfutures (talk) 05:23, 18 June 2024 (UTC)

Is it okay to have these 6 examples? These are only 6 out of our 28 groups. If I have to narrow down then let's go with Aboriginal Health and Ageing program; Dementia and Health Ageing; Falls, Balance and Injury Research Centre; and the Transurban Road Safety Centre. Brainfutures (talk) 11:49, 8 July 2024 (UTC)

Suggestion to add a new subheading called "Location & Facilities"

• What I think should be changed (include citations):

Insert new subheading called "Location and Facilities" (many other wikipedia pages feature such a subheading.

Suggested wording:

"NeuRA is located in the purpose-built Margarete Ainsworth Building on Barker Street in Randwick, Sydney. The building houses multiple state-of-the-art facilities and laboratories such as: - Brain Mapping Facility - Gait labs - NeuRA Imaging - Sydney Brain Bank - Transurban Road Safety Centre

The Brain Mapping Facility is run by brain cartographer Scientia Professor George Paxinos AO and a team of researchers who produce atlases of the human brain. Atlases produced by NeuRA are used internationally as the standard guides for scientific work, as well as by neurosurgeons to target small deep lying structures in the brain.

NeuRA has three Gait and Balance Analysis Research Laboratories, including state-of-the-art 3D motion capture, in-floor force plates, electromyography, inertial sensors and an instrumented dual-belt perturbation treadmill. These laboratories facilitate NeuRA’s studies to understand the control of balance and walking, enabling researchers to identify fall risk factors, and develop strategies to prevent falls and fall-related injuries. The treatment of injuries from falls cost the Australian economy $2.3 billion a year.

The Sydney Brain Bank, located at NeuRA, is a specialised biobanking facility that collects, characterises, stores and distributes human brain and spinal cord tissue for research into ageing and neurodegenerative disorders. Since its inception in 2005, it has gathered brain tissue samples from over 750 donors which, through post-mortem analysis, has led to the discovery of new disorders, novel genes and therapeutic strategies for conditions affecting the brain and mind. The Sydney Brain Bank has facilitated over 350 studies and provided more than 38,000 specimens of donated neurological tissue.

The NeuRA Imaging facility is run by Professor Caroline Rae and is an open-access 3T MRI research facility, available to those wanting to use it for academic, industry and clinical research purposes. Since the facility opened in 2003, the team has worked with universities and other research institutions, pioneered new cutting edge imaging techniques, published 350+ papers and continues to help to drive new knowledge of the human brain and body.

The Transurban Road Safety Centre was built in 2017 through a partnership with Transurban. It combines world-class research with state-of-the-art facilities, including a custom-made crash sled, to enable NeuRA researchers to carry out research into improving road safety. Research conducted in evidence-based insights have been used to inform policymakers, education campaigns and driven technological advancements in vehicle safety."

• Why it should be changed:

We have noticed that other Wikipedia pages about medical research institutes usually feature a "Location and Facilities" subheading on the page. For example: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Chang_Cardiac_Research_Institute

We would like to have such a subheading as well.

• References supporting the possible change (format using the "cite" button):

Brainfutures (talk) 23:21, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

References

 Not done: A majority of the requested changes are currently written in a promotional tone. Please review WP:Neutral point of view and ensure you follow this before submitting any edit requests. Additionally, sourced almost entirely to the company's own website and publications. Rusalkii (talk) 07:23, 16 August 2024 (UTC)

Move a section

• Move this section from “New building and Renaming” to "Research Achievements." It should go after the 2017 paragraph:

In 2018, NeuRA formed a cooperative partnership of four clinical, educational and research allies, including Black Dog Institute, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) and UNSW Sydney to create Mindgardens Neuroscience Network which became the largest collaboration between researchers and clinicians in the Southern Hemisphere on brain disorders.

• Reason for the change: It is better suited in that section

• References supporting change: Keep same references

Brainfutures (talk) 23:50, 29 February 2024 (UTC)

 Not done: See MOS:SECTION.; overloading an article with sections isn't good as it will overload navigation. Safari Scribe^{Edits! Talk!} 06:16, 13 September 2024 (UTC)

Location and facilities

• Add a new section called “Location and facilities” before “Research Achievements.” add this section under it:

NeuRA is located in the purpose-built Margarete Ainsworth Building on Barker Street in Randwick, Sydney.[18] The building houses multiple state-of-the-art facilities and laboratories such as the Brain Mapping Facility,[19]Gait labs,[20] NeuRA Imaging,[21]Sydney Brain Bank,[22] and theTransurban Road Safety Centre.[23]

• Reason for the change: new information

• References supporting change:

18, https://www.australianageingagenda.com.au/executive/neuras-new-home-opens/

19. https://www.medicalrepublic.com.au/what-taylor-swift-is-doing-to-our-brains/105424

20. https://thebiomechanicsinitiative.org/australia/

21. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00429-023-02653-8

22. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/nov/14/we-need-their-brains-donating-to-the-brain-bank-in-search-of-a-dementia-cure

23. https://www.smh.com.au/national/surprise-safety-risk-to-children-in-cars-revealed-by-australian-researcher-20191231-p53nxt.html

Your help would be much appreciated in advance. Hairmer (talk) 01:48, 7 September 2024 (UTC)

 Done STEMinfo (talk) 19:09, 16 September 2024 (UTC)

The template didn't include my comments. I like making it an operations section instead since then it can be about the building, as well as leadership and researchers. I didn't include info about the other tenants - that could be in an article about the building. STEMinfo (talk) 19:12, 16 September 2024 (UTC)

Location and facilities Part 2

Continue to the above section and add: The Brain Mapping Facility is run by a team of researchers who produce atlases of the human brain.[24] Atlases produced by NeuRA researchers such as George Paxinos are used internationally as guides for scientific work.[25]

• Reason for the change: new information

• References supporting change:

24. https://www.sciencealert.com/a-hidden-region-of-the-human-brain-was-revealed-while-making-an-atlas

25. https://newatlas.com/human-brain-new-region-discovery/57365/

Thank you for your consideration. Hairmer (talk) 01:57, 7 September 2024 (UTC)

@Hairmer: Why wouldn't this be part of the research section? STEMinfo (talk) 19:14, 16 September 2024 (UTC)

 Partly done: see how I changed the research section - some of the info was already there STEMinfo (talk) 20:05, 16 September 2024 (UTC)

Location and facilities Part 3

Continue to the above section and add:

The Sydney Brain Bank, located at NeuRA, is a specialised biobanking facility that collects and organizes human brain and spinal cord tissue for research into ageing and neurodegenerative disorders.[1]

The NeuRA Imaging facility is an open-access 3T MRI research facility.[2]

The Transurban Road Safety Centre was built in 2017 through a partnership with Transurban.[3][4][5]

• Reason for the change: new information

• References supporting change:

1 https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/nov/14/we-need-their-brains-donating-to-the-brain-bank-in-search-of-a-dementia-cure

2. https://osf.io/scfxj

3. https://www.nrspp.org.au/2017/06/22/new-research-partnership/

4. https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/seat-accessories-putting-older-motorists-at-risk-119816/

5.

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/new-crash-test-lab-will-reduce-road-fatalities-among-vulnerable-older-drivers-who-find-seat-belts-uncomfortable-20170511-gw2sun.html

Thank you for your consideration. Hairmer (talk) 01:58, 7 September 2024 (UTC)

 Partly done: added to research section STEMinfo (talk) 20:06, 16 September 2024 (UTC)

Notable people

Add a new section called “Notable people” before “Research Achievements” and then add these:

• Caroline Rae[58]
• Carolyn Sue AM[30]
• Claire Shepherd[22][41]
• Cyndi Shannon Weickert[48]
• George Paxinos AO[5][14]
• Ingvars Birznieks[49]
• Jacqueline Close AM[50]
• James McAuley[45]
• Kaarin Anstey[51]
• Lynne Bilston[52]
• Matthew Kiernan AM[53][54]
• Simon Gandevia[39]
• Stephen Lord[55]
• Sylvia Gustin[56]
• Terry Donovan OAM[57]
• Tony Broe AM[31]

Reason for the change: New information

References supporting change:

5. https://neura.edu.au/research/research-expertise/centre-for-pain-impact

14. https://interestingengineering.com/neuroscientists-report-the-discovery-of-new-region-of-the-human-brain

22. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/nov/14/we-need-their-brains-donating-to-the-brain-bank-in-search-of-a-dementia-cure

30. https://shesociety.com.au/all-stories/accessible-healthcare-win-for-australians-affected-by-mitochondrial-disease/

31. https://anif.org.au/neuro-imaging-to-examine-high-rates-of-dementia-in-older-aboriginal-australians/

39. https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2022-02-08/spinal-cord-paralysis-walking-electrode-surgery-stimulation-ai/100809376

41, https://www.smh.com.au/national/the-seven-conditions-found-in-former-footy-players-brains-20240318-p5fdbv.html

45. https://neurosciencenews.com/sensorimotor-retraining-pain-21162/

48. https://www.smh.com.au/healthcare/schizophrenia-breakthrough-scientists-suspect-immune-cells-20180412-p4z986.html

49. https://neurosciencenews.com/vibration-touch-14652/

50. https://www.smh.com.au/healthcare/discharged-from-hospital-admitted-to-aged-care-how-hip-fractures-strip-australians-of-independence-20170915-gyi4vo.html

51. https://coach.nine.com.au/diet/mind-diet-neuroprotective-health-dementia/e478a190-b2ba-477d-856f-687cc8193b74

52. https://www.smh.com.au/healthcare/errors-in-child-car-seat-use-putting-lives-at-risk-experts-warn-20170518-gw894a.html

53. https://www.smh.com.au/healthcare/the-people-unknowingly-poisoning-themselves-with-common-vitamins-20240202-p5f1ut.html

54. https://www.mndaustralia.org.au/articles/research-directions-march-2023

55. https://www.australianageingagenda.com.au/executive/booby-trapped-obstacle-course-prevents-parkinsons-falls/

56. https://cosmosmagazine.com/health/chronic-pain-can-hurt-your-feelings/

57. https://www.newsofthearea.com.au/terrence-uncle-terry-donovan-awarded-the-medal-of-the-order-of-australia

58. https://www.unsw.edu.au/medicine-health/our-schools/biomedical-sciences/research-and-impact/research-themes/neuroscience/translational-neuroscience-facility/research-units/tnf-cns-gene-therapy

Thank you for your consideration. Hairmer (talk) 01:58, 7 September 2024 (UTC)

 Not done for now: Notable people should only be included if they have their own Wikipedia article, per WP:NOTDIR. STEMinfo (talk) 20:11, 16 September 2024 (UTC)

Research Achievements

• Change the header “Research Achievements” to “Notable works”

• Reason for the change: Better header

Thank you for your consideration. Hairmer (talk) 02:01, 7 September 2024 (UTC)

 Partly done: Notable work is plural STEMinfo (talk) 20:13, 16 September 2024 (UTC)

Notable works Part 1

• Under the new section “Notable works” after the second paragraph add:

Researchers in NeuRA’s Aboriginal Health & Ageing team established the Koori Growing Old Well Study (KGOWS) to examine healthy ageing and dementia in NSW Aboriginal communities over a decade ago.[1][2] This research has enabled neuroimaging of Alzheimer’s disease and cerebrovascular conditions in older Aboriginal participants with cognitive decline or dementia compared to cognitively intact controls.[1]

• Reason for the change: new information

• References supporting change:

1. https://anif.org.au/neuro-imaging-to-examine-high-rates-of-dementia-in-older-aboriginal-australians/

2. https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/international-psychogeriatrics/article/abs/koori-growing-old-well-study-investigating-aging-and-dementia-in-urban-aboriginal-australians/2F59C5B4ACE00704C9D8C048E477D535

Thank you for your consideration. Hairmer (talk) 02:03, 7 September 2024 (UTC)

@Hairmer: The first link is dead. It appears to be titled the same as this [1]. Neither that source nor the second one mention the Aboriginal Health and Ageing Team. The second source is just a research paper written by researchers named as being part of NeuRA. Adding information not in the sources is called WP:OR. STEMinfo (talk) 00:00, 18 September 2024 (UTC)

 Not done for now: STEMinfo (talk) 22:02, 18 September 2024 (UTC)

Notable works Part 2

• After “In 2018, Professor Cyndi Shannon Weickert discovers immune cells in brains of many people with schizophrenia opening new avenues for treatment” add:

“In 2018, NeuRA formed a cooperative partnership of four clinical, educational and research allies, including Black Dog Institute, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), and UNSW Sydney to create Mindgardens Neuroscience Network which became the largest collaboration between researchers and clinicians in the Southern Hemisphere on brain disorders.”[1][2]

• Reason for the change: new information

• References supporting change:

1. https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/one-stop-shop-service-treats-mental-illness-neurological-and-addiction-as-brain-disorders-20191209-p53i9j.html

2. https://www.hospitalhealth.com.au/content/clinical-services/news/brain-disorders-cost-australians-74-billion-per-annum-456550578

Thank you for your consideration. Hairmer (talk) 02:01, 7 September 2024 (UTC)

 Done STEMinfo (talk) 00:36, 18 September 2024 (UTC)

Notable works Part 3

• Before “In 2021, Associate Professors Jan Fullerton…” add:

“In 2019, the Sydney Brain Bank, based in NeuRA launched a donor program in collaboration with the University of Newcastle, aimed at investigating the long-term effects of head injuries on former NRL players.[40] This initiative invited retired NRL players to contribute to research by donating their brains to the Sydney Brain Bank after their passing.[1] Under the direction of Sydney Brain Bank Director Claire Shepherd, researchers examined the donated brains for cellular changes indicative of conditions like chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).”[2]

• Reason for the change: new information

• References supporting change:

1. https://hmri.org.au/news-article/nrl-pledges-support-head-injury-research

2. https://www.smh.com.au/national/the-seven-conditions-found-in-former-footy-players-brains-20240318-p5fdbv.html

Thank you for your consideration. Hairmer (talk) 02:03, 7 September 2024 (UTC)

 Done STEMinfo (talk) 00:48, 18 September 2024 (UTC)

Notable works Part 4

• At the end of Notable works post:

“In 2021, researchers from NeuRA’s Spinal Cord Research Centre launched the eWALK trial.[1] Primarily funded by SpinalCure Australia and CatWalk Trust NZ, the international trial harnessed the power of neuroplasticity to restore the function of remaining spinal nerves.[2] The therapy, known as neurostimulation, sends electrical impulses through electrodes that sit on the surface of the skin over the spinal cord.[1][2][3] When it is coupled with step and walking training in people with chronic paraplegia, the therapy helps to rewire the neural pathways that have been impaired.[2]”

• Reason for the change: new information

• References supporting change:

1. https://www.9news.com.au/national/spinal-injury-treatment-stimulation-therapy-to-help-patients-walk-again/93823054-91c2-4948-b4f9-affaceee92f5

2. https://www.digitimer.com/ds8r-spinal-cord-injury-trial/

3. https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2022-02-08/spinal-cord-paralysis-walking-electrode-surgery-stimulation-ai/100809376

Thank you for your consideration. Hairmer (talk) 02:01, 7 September 2024 (UTC)

 Partly done: I heavily edited the request since the sources didn't name the specific Neura group nor one of the funders. I also linked to neurostimulation instead of explaining the technology here. STEMinfo (talk) 01:13, 18 September 2024 (UTC)

 Done STEMinfo (talk) 01:15, 18 September 2024 (UTC)

Notable works Part 5

• At the end of Notable works post:

“In 2022, NeuRA researchers found that if a car seat was installed correctly, there was no difference between the two in terms of the protection they offered children riding in them.[35] Crash testing also looked at the effects of car seats secured each way being installed incorrectly.”[36]

• Reason for the change: new information

• References supporting change:

1. https://www.9news.com.au/national/crash-test-centre-reveals-importance-of-installing-car-seats-correctly/00795bd4-84ce-423e-8b14-c41dce54f39a

2. https://www.smh.com.au/national/children-car-seats-aussie-wrong-bangkok-20181030-p50cxw.html

Thank you for your consideration. Hairmer (talk) 02:03, 7 September 2024 (UTC)

 Not done: Doesn't seem noteworthy enough to include given all the other info that's being requested STEMinfo (talk) 01:17, 18 September 2024 (UTC)

Notable works Part 6

• At the end of Notable works post:

“In 2022, James McAuley from UNSW’s School of Health Sciences and NeuRA carried out the RESOLVE trial for chronic back pain.[45] Using sensorimotor retraining, which focuses on the brain rather than bone or muscular problems, the treatment displayed long-term benefits, doubling complete recovery rates and enhancing quality of life for individuals living with low back pain.”[45][46][47]

• Reason for the change: new information

• References supporting change:

1. https://neurosciencenews.com/sensorimotor-retraining-pain-21162/

2. https://www.perroninstitute.org/new-back-pain-study-shows-effective-treatment-targeting-the-nervous-system/

3. https://www.9news.com.au/national/no-pills-no-surgery-the-revolutionary-treatment-for-back-pain/471696dc-6012-46b5-8bec-394644e538b3

Thank you for your consideration. Hairmer (talk) 02:01, 7 September 2024 (UTC)

 Not done for now: I have a few issues with this request. The study was done in 2016, not 2022. The paper came out in 2022. It says more study is needed. The sources also appear to be connected to the researchers, rather than independent. Has anything more recent turned up? STEMinfo (talk) 21:15, 18 September 2024 (UTC)

Notable works Part 7

• At the end of Notable works post:

“In 2022, James McAuley from UNSW’s School of Health Sciences and NeuRA carried out the RESOLVE trial for chronic back pain.[1] Using sensorimotor retraining, which focuses on the brain rather than bone or muscular problems, the treatment displayed long-term benefits, doubling complete recovery rates and enhancing quality of life for individuals living with low back pain.”[1][2][3]

• Reason for the change: new information

• References supporting change:

1. https://neurosciencenews.com/sensorimotor-retraining-pain-21162/

2. https://www.perroninstitute.org/new-back-pain-study-shows-effective-treatment-targeting-the-nervous-system/

3. https://www.9news.com.au/national/no

Thank you for your consideration. Hairmer (talk) 02:02, 7 September 2024 (UTC)

 Not done: Duplicate request - see above STEMinfo (talk) 21:16, 18 September 2024 (UTC)

Notable works Part 8

• At the end of Notable works post:

“In 2023, following a decade-long collaborative effort between Carolyn Sue, Kinghorn Chair, Neurodegeneration at NeuRA, the Mito Medical Network, researchers from the Centre for Economic Impacts of Genomic Medicine at Macquarie University, and The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, the group successfully secured publicly funded genetic testing for mitochondrial diseases in Australia.”

• Reason for the change: new information

• References supporting change:

https://shesociety.com.au/all-stories/accessible-healthcare-win-for-australians-affected-by-mitochondrial-disease/

Thank you for your consideration. Hairmer (talk) 02:01, 7 September 2024 (UTC)

 Done STEMinfo (talk) 21:30, 18 September 2024 (UTC)

Notable works Part 9

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“A large randomised control trial conducted by a team of NeuRA and UNSW researchers found that at-home gamified step exercises helped reduce falls in people over the age of 65 by 26 per cent when compared to a control group.”[1][2]

• Reason for the change: new information

• References supporting change:

1. https://www.pulseit.news/aged-community-disabled-care/gamified-at-home-exercises-can-help-to-prevent-falls-in-older-people-study/

2. https://www.agedcareinsite.com.au/2024/02/new-study-finds-gamified-exercises-prevents-falls-in-older-people/

Thank you for your consideration. Hairmer (talk) 02:02, 7 September 2024 (UTC)

 Not done: seems somewhat non-encyclopedic - exercises prevent falls STEMinfo (talk) 21:33, 18 September 2024 (UTC)

Notable works Part 10

• At the end of Notable works post:

“In 2023, Carolyn Sue and her research team at NeuRA tested a new form of gene therapy aimed at slowing or stopping the progression of Parkinson’s disease.[1] Sue’s group tested their hypothesis that the Nix protein can rejuvenate mitophagy and mitochondrial function in individuals with the PINK1/PARKIN gene mutation. Unlike current treatments that only alleviate symptoms by managing dopamine levels, if successful, this form of gene therapy could potentially halt the disease's progression.”[2][3]

• Reason for the change: new information

• References supporting change:

1. https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/radionational-breakfast/discovery-could-stop-parkinson-s-symptoms/101847434

2. https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/health-leaders-create-national-alliance-to-end-parkinsons/news-story/ffae3270fff44e6a1044bc7ec6aab374

3. https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/aussie-scientists-hope-to-halt-parkinsons/news-story/f976f265bbe4a9361d88bd213e7de7ca

Thank you for your consideration. Hairmer (talk) 02:01, 7 September 2024 (UTC)

 Done STEMinfo (talk) 22:00, 18 September 2024 (UTC)