Research

There are three main research areas for the Institute:

• Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders, with a particular focus on their associated cognitive impairment and dementia.
• Neurotechnology development, with a current focus on behavioural micro-sleeps, sleep apnoea, and addiction.
• Multiple sclerosis, with a current emphasis on epidemiology.

To investigate these areas, Institute researchers have expertise in a number of techniques:

• Brain imaging (MRI and PET).
• Comprehensive neuropsychological assessment.
• EEG (brain waves) and EMG  (muscle activity).
• Eye movement recording.