Using Our Brains Donor Program

01/04/2026

😲 Stress is a powerful trigger 🫢

Researchers identified a brain pathway linking stress signals to habit control, showing how alcohol disrupts this system, and promotes addiction-related behaviors and relapse risk.

31/03/2026

Unexpected guest this morning! 🪶

24/03/2026

Hello friends,

In case you missed it - please dive into the recording 🧑🏻‍💻 of the Brain Awareness Week session we hosted last week around brain health and alcohol effects.

Link: https://youtu.be/DFT7DATvkc0

Massive thanks to Brain Foundation for collaborating with us and helping spark such an important conversation around brain health 🧠 🍺

Speaker: Professor Greg Sutherland (University of Sydney)A webinar ran by Using Our Brains and Brain Foundation during Brain Awareness Week March 2026. Dive ...

23/03/2026

A very informative session hosted by our team and Brain Foundation last week! Look our for more events on brain health throughout the year 🤓

13/03/2026

Sleep is KEY 🔑 Happy World Sleep Day! 💤

12/03/2026

Our very own Professor Greg Sutherland presenting on the effects of alcohol on the brain 🍻

You won't want to miss it!

12/03/2026

EP #88: By the Time You Notice Alzheimer’s, It’s Already Too Late 🧠

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW.
In this episode Catherine talks to Professor Greg Sutherland where we talk about what a brain bank really is and why human brain tissue is still essential in understanding diseases that have no cure. Greg explains why Alzheimer’s is so complex, why symptoms mean irreversible damage has already occurred, and why prevention may be our most powerful tool.

12/03/2026

Don't miss Professor Greg Sutherland on this week's episode!

25/02/2026

It’s almost Brain Awareness Month! 🧠🧡

Come along March 19th to our free on‑campus/online session at USYD to learn more about alcohol and brain health. Spots are limited, so make sure to register ahead of time at the link below:
https://events.humanitix.com/uob-brain-awareness-week-uncorking-the-effects-of-alcohol-on-the-brain

For more informative sessions during Brain Awareness week, March 16-22, visit the Brain Foundation's event page: https://brainfoundation.org.au/brain-awareness-week/

25/02/2026

A blood test might predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms show - yay science! 🧠💉

By measuring the levels of pTau-217 in the blood, researchers can predict when Alzheimer’s symptoms start.

03/02/2026

Highlighting vital research into rare brain cancers affecting young adults