The 2025 Australasian Neuroscience Society Conference landed in Dr Lila Landowski’s hometown of Hobart—and with so many brilliant researchers descending on the city, she couldn’t resist getting them on the mic to share what they’re working on.

This segment is a little different to the usual: you won't hear much from Lila, and instead, you’ll hear from five Australian neuroscientists, each giving a snapshot of their fascinating research.

1. Professor Jason Mattingly- President of the Australasian Neuroscience Society & University of Queensland/Queensland Brain Institute
2. Dr Carly Cullen- University of Queensland, Mater Research Institute.
3. Professor Anthony Hannan- Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health
4. Aelon Rahmani - Flinders University
5. Dr. Kirsten Coupland- University of Newcastle.

Summary

The conversation revolves around the Australasian Neuroscience Society Conference, highlighting various research topics in neuroscience, including sensory processing, myelin biology, anxiety disorders, and the role of cerebrospinal fluid in brain health. The speakers share their insights and experiences, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and discovery in the field of neuroscience.

Chapters

00:00 Dr Lila Landowski: The Conference Theme

02:46 Prof Jason Mattingley: Understanding Sensory Processing and Attention

05:56 Dr Carly Cullen, Mater Research Institute: Exploring Myelin and Brain Repair

08:45 Modeling Anxiety Disorders in Rodents

11:32 The Role of Immune Activation in Brain Health

14:43 Cerebrospinal Fluid: The Brain's Cleaning Mechanism

Keywords: neuroscience, brain research, attention, myelin, anxiety disorders, cerebrospinal fluid, Australasian Neuroscience Society, neurological conditions, mental health, scientific discovery