Stroke
Research
The Florey has three laboratories conducting stroke research:
- Stroke and Spinal Cord Injury Laboratory led by Prof Bevyn Jarrott
- Molecular Pharmacology Laboratory led by Prof Philip Beart
- Brain Development Laboratory led by Prof Seong-Seng Tan
Also visit the National Stroke Research Institute.
Media Releases
Media Releases about the Florey’s stroke research are available in the Media Centre.
Links
- Society for Neuroscience - advancing the understanding of the brain and nervous system
- Better Health Channel - health and medical information quality assured by the Victorian Government
- HealthInsite - an Australian Government Initiative
Australian Statistics
- Stroke is Australia's third largest killer after cancer and heart disease.
- A stroke happens every 11 minutes to an Australian.
- Stroke affects approximately 48,000 Australians every year.
- Over 50% of strokes are under the age of 75 years with around 5% of strokes under the age of 45 years.
- Approximately 20% of Australian patients die from the immediate effects of stroke.
- About 282,600 Australians with stroke had a disability and in around 146,400 of these people the disability resulted from their stroke.
- 52% of those who have a stroke are male.
The Brain
Clive May Laboratory
Led by Clive N May, the Clive May Laboratory investigates the neural and endocrine control of the cardiovascular system in health and disease.