The Centre for Brain Research was established in 2009, building on a long
history of collaboration between neuroscientists, clinicians and the community
in Auckland.
Take a look at highlights from our development.
|
Our development |
|
1920s |
First neurosurgical operations performed in Auckland Hospital by Sir Carrick
Robertson. |
|
1935 |
Dr. J.E. Caughey (“Jock”) practises in Auckland City Hospital as the first
neurologist. |
|
1946 |
Neurosurgeon Mr. Donald McKenzie helps to establish the first neurosurgical unit
at Auckland City Hospital with a 16 bed ward and its own operating theatre. |
|
1959 |
First neurological unit in Auckland established, with ten inpatient beds. |
|
1968 |
First intake of medical students to The University of Auckland School of
Medicine. Over 260 applications received for the initial 60 places; all lectures
held on main campus. |
|
1970 |
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth opens the new School of Medicine Building at Grafton
(24th March). |
|
1973 |
First cohort of medical students at Auckland completes and graduates in 1974. |
|
1975 |
First PhD degree awarded for neuroscience research. |
|
1979 |
Dr Ernie Willoughby is appointed as a Senior Lecturer in the University of
Auckland's Department of Medicine, becoming the first academic in neurology. |
|
1981 |
Professor Richard Faull receives the University’s first human brain donation. |
|
1993 |
The Neurological Foundation Human Brain Bank is established. |
|
2003 |
The Auckland Neuroscience Network is established to foster collaboration between
neuroscientists. |
|
2007 |
The New Zealand Brain Bee Challenge starts in Auckland.
ANN holds the first Auckland Brain Open Day at the FMHS Grafton Medical School. |
|
2008 |
Professor Alan Barber is appointed as the first Chair in Clinical Neurology,
funded by the Neurological Foundation. |
|
2009 |
The concept of the Centre for Brain Research is approved by the University
Senate.
The Centre for Brain Research is opened by the Minister for Research, Science
and Technology, Hon. Dr Wayne Mapp.
|
|
2010 |
Centre for Brain Research hosts and expands Brain Day in Auckland, in
association with the Neurological Foundation.
Professor Richard Faull is named Supreme Winner of the the Kea World Class New
Zealand Awards.
The Biobank is established by the Hugh Green Charitable Trust. |
|
2011 |
The Brain Recovery Clinic is launched by the Hon. Dr Tony Ryall.
The Spinal Cord Injury Research Unit is established by the CatWalk Trust. |
