How does the brain interact with the world?
The Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Integrative Brain Function seeks to better understand how the brain interacts with the world by focusing on the brain’s intricate structure and functions that underlie attention, prediction and decision-making.
To achieve this goal, we are facilitating collaborations amongst Australia’s leading brain researchers in the fields of brain anatomy and physiology, neuronal networks, neural circuits, brain systems, human behaviour and neurotechnologies.
Our integrative brain research crosses four inter-connected themes:
Latest News
12 July 2018
The brain uses the same pathways when we produce speech and predict sounds
The identification of a new connection in the brain involved in reducing the fear response upends the current model of fear extinction.
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Brave New Brains
The future of brain-computer interfaces and challenges they present
FREE Public event
Date: Monday, 27 August 2018
Time: 5.30pm for pre-event drinks and canapés; 6.30pm start
Venue: Village Roadshow Theatrette, State Library Victoria, Entry 3, 179 La Trobe Street, Melbourne
