Brain and Mind Centre

The Brain and Mind Centre (BMC) at the University of Sydney was established for the research and treatment of disorders of the brain and mind.

Brain and Mind Centre

Founders	Ian Hickie Max Bennett
Established	2015; 10 years ago (2015)
Mission	To make real differences to the personal and societal challenges presented by the workings of the brain and mind, through highly collaborative, multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research, treatment and education.
Director	Ian Hickie AM
Faculty	University of Sydney
Adjunct faculty	Sydney Medical School Faculty of Science Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Formerly called	Brain and Mind Research Institute
Location	94 Mallet Street, Camperdown , Sydney , New South Wales , Australia
Coordinates	33°53′21″S 151°10′40″E
Website	sydney.edu.au/brain-mind/

Child development and behaviour, mental health, and ageing and neurodegeneration are among the greatest health challenges of the 21st century. BMC strives to create a world where people can reach their full potential and play an active role in society.

History

The research facility known as the Brain and Mind Research Institute was founded in 2003 by Professor Ian Hickie AO and Professor Max Bennett AO. The Brain and Mind Centre launched in 2015. The Centre was renamed in 2015 and is located adjacent to the University of Sydney in Camperdown, Sydney, New South Wales.^[1][2] It was recognised as a multidisciplinary strategic priority for the University.^[3]

The research centre is affiliated with the University of Sydney, the Sydney Area Health Service and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.^[1]

See also

• New South Wales portal

• Health in Australia