# The Florey: Advancing Brain Research > The Florey is the largest brain research centre in the Southern Hemisphere, with a vision to improve the physical and mental health of people globally\. Generated by Yoast SEO v28.7, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Commercialisation](https://florey.edu.au/our-research/commercialisation/): The Florey fosters partnerships with industry, government and research institutes to collaborate on ground\-breaking projects and drive innovation\. - [Testing specifications](https://florey.edu.au/our-research/scientific-facilities-and-research-services/australian-national-cjd-registry/testing-specifications/): The ANCJDR provides diagnostic testing services to aid the assessment of suspected sporadic, familial, and iatrogenic cases of CJD and other prion diseases\. - [Neuropix](https://florey.edu.au/neuropix/) - [Thank you for your gift to The Florey](https://florey.edu.au/thank-you-for-your-gift-to-the-florey/): The Florey thanks you for your generous donation in support of brain research\. All donations help our researchers continue their work to make a difference for future generations\. - [National Dementia Diagnostics Laboratory](https://florey.edu.au/our-research/scientific-facilities-and-research-services/national-dementia-diagnostics-laboratory/): The NDDL at The Florey provides diagnostic testing for Alzheimer’s disease\. Find information about the test and sample collection\. ## Posts - [Funding boost for quantum\-based iron blood testing project](https://florey.edu.au/news/2026/10/funding-boost-for-quantum-based-iron-blood-testing-project/) - [Landmark Senate inquiry into epilepsy an 'opportunity to turn evidence into action'](https://florey.edu.au/news/2026/10/landmark-senate-inquiry-into-epilepsy-an-opportunity-to-turn-evidence-into-action/) - [MS 'mini brains' offer new hope](https://florey.edu.au/news/2026/10/ms-mini-brains-offer-new-hope/) - [Future of Young Stroke Service uncertain](https://florey.edu.au/news/2026/09/future-of-young-stroke-service-uncertain/): The Young Stroke Service \(YSS\) was formed in 2023 to fill gaps in stroke care for young people aged 18 to 55\. - [Florey lab first to offer new Alzheimer’s blood test](https://florey.edu.au/news/2026/09/florey-lab-first-to-offer-new-alzheimers-blood-test/) ## Researches - [Alzheimer’s disease](https://florey.edu.au/research/alzheimers-disease/) - [Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy](https://florey.edu.au/research/sudden-unexpected-death-in-epilepsy/): Florey researchers work to identify epilepsy patients who are at risk of SUDEP and find treatments that will reduce this risk and save patients’ lives\. - [Rare diseases](https://florey.edu.au/research/rare-diseases/): We are committed to research that adds to our understanding of rare diseases so as to improve diagnosis and treatment for people living with rare diseases\. - [Stroke](https://florey.edu.au/research/stroke/) - [Sepsis](https://florey.edu.au/research/sepsis/): Sepsis is a deadly condition caused by the body’s inflammatory response to infection\. Florey researchers aim to develop a lifesaving sepsis treatment\. ## Researchers - [Anthony Hannan](https://florey.edu.au/researcher/anthony-hannan/): Professor Hannan's research explores how genes and the environment combine via experience\-dependent plasticity in the healthy and diseased brain\. - [Andrew Lawrence](https://florey.edu.au/researcher/andrew-lawrence/): Professor Andrew Lawrence is a Senior Principal Research Fellow and Deputy Director at The Florey where he runs the Addiction Neuroscience Group\. - [Alexander Bryson](https://florey.edu.au/researcher/alexander-bryson/) - [Yugeesh Lankadeva](https://florey.edu.au/researcher/yugeesh-lankadeva/): Prof Lankadeva's research investigates the pathophysiology of brain and kidney injury from sepsis, cardiac surgery, dialysis, seizures and heart failure\. - [Darius Lane](https://florey.edu.au/researcher/darius-lane/) ## Research Projects - [A novel compound to induce weight loss and reduce binge drinking](https://florey.edu.au/research-project/a-novel-compound-to-induce-weight-loss-and-reduce-binge-drinking/) - [Targeting a common pathway in alcohol and nicotine abuse](https://florey.edu.au/research-project/targeting-a-common-pathway-in-alcohol-and-nicotine-abuse/) - [Muscarinic receptors and alcohol seeking](https://florey.edu.au/research-project/muscarinic-receptors-alcohol-seeking/): This project examines how muscarinic M4 receptors interact with ion channels to modify behaviour regarding alcohol consumption and seeking\. - [Hallucinogens to treat co\-morbid stress and alcohol use disorders](https://florey.edu.au/research-project/hallucinogens-to-treat-co-morbid-stress-and-alcohol-use-disorders/): Through this project we have developed a novel rodent model to explore the role of hallucinogens in co\-morbid PTSD and alcohol use disorder\. - [The role of feeding/metabolism hormones on alcohol use disorders](https://florey.edu.au/research-project/the-role-of-feeding-metabolism-hormones-on-alcohol-use-disorders/): This project aims to understand the brain regions and brain chemicals that underpin alcohol consumption and craving\. ## Research Groups - [Addiction Neuroscience Group](https://florey.edu.au/research-group/addiction-neuroscience-group/): The Addiction Neuroscience Group studies how alcohol and other drugs change the brain's chemistry, structure and function\. - [Presynaptic Physiology Group](https://florey.edu.au/research-group/presynaptic-physiology-group/): We research the role of pre\-synaptic proteins in neuronal communication in the healthy and diseased state, with a focus on neurodevelopmental disorders\. - [Translational Neurodegeneration Group](https://florey.edu.au/research-group/translational-neurodegeneration-group/) - [Digestive Physiology and Nutrition Group](https://florey.edu.au/research-group/digestive-physiology-and-nutrition-group/): The Digestive Physiology and Nutrition Group researches digestive physiology and nutrition, including inflammatory bowel disease\. - [Motor Neurone Disease Group](https://florey.edu.au/research-group/motor-neurone-disease-group/): Neurodegenerative diseases have a devastating impact on quality of life and impose a tremendous burden on the health care system\.  Among neurodegenerative conditions, motor neurodegenerative diseases are the among the most rapidly fatal, with increasing disability and death within 2\-3 years from symptom onset\.  ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://florey.edu.au/sitemap_index.xml)