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The New Zealand Brain Research

Institute (NZBRI) has continued to grow

its reputation as a major contributor to

research on the brain and neurological

disorders, both nationally and

internationally.

ur focus is to improve brain-health for our community
O through research, education and clinical practice. This work

is undertaken by an experienced and globally recognised team of
researchers and clinicians who have made major contributions to
conferences; supervised and undertaken research; and been involved

in collaboration through the Brain Research New Zealand Centre of
Research Excellence (CoRE) and through international connections.

Medical research is vitally important and the work of NZBRI
is especially so. Funding such research can be challenging and we
do appreciate the regular donations and generous bequests that

continue to make our work possible in an increasingly crowded
donor market.

The Friends of the NZBRI (FBI) continue to be champions for the
NZBRI cause, and we recognise their tremendous support in running
the NZBRI Golf Tournament and the Opera Meets Art. We also thank

Michael and Ivan Donaldson and the team from Pegasus Bay winery
for donating the proceeds of the inaugural Pegasus Bay Vine Run,
a total of $19,000, to NZBRI.

On behalf of the Board, I would like to acknowledge the
huge contribution and commitment of the NZBRI team. Dr Michael
MacAskill (Research Director) and Professor Tim Anderson (Clinical

Director) provide the board with expert advice. Our researchers
and administrators illustrate the importance of international

relationships and the power of collaborative endeavours to make
a difference in the lives of the community they serve.