$50m funding boost for brain trauma research
The government puts $50m into brain research to fill the “desperate need” to find better outcomes for Australians suffering from brain trauma.
Health Minister Greg Hunt says there is a “desperate need” to find better outcomes for more than 20,000 Australians suffering from brain trauma, as the government puts $50m into brain research.
The $50m will be spread out over 10 years through the federal government’s Medical Research Fund and will look at developing new technologies and treatments for brain trauma.
“There is a desperate need for options to better chart the patient journey following traumatic brain injury,” Mr Hunt said.
“By addressing the unmet needs in traumatic brain injury research, we will be able to improve the lives of thousands of Australian children and adults.
“This funding is further demonstration of our Government’s commitment to health and medical research – and how the Medical Research Future Fund is enabling unprecedented support to the Australian research community.
It is estimated brain trauma can cost Australians up to $4.8m over a lifetime if they have moderate to severe brain injuries.
The new $50m government program will bring together paramedics, neurologists, psychiatrists, and surgeons to research brain trauma treatments.
“This funding will give those injured and their families hope for the future,” Mr Hunt said
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