The Institute of Neural Regeneration and Tissue Engineering was founded with the goal of improving the lives of the millions who suffer from strokes, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and neurodegenerative diseases. Our focus is on scientific research work, translating the basic sciences of today into the biomedical technologies of the future. We seek to provide novel capabilities in restoring neural function and to provide new understanding of the complexities and fundamental basis of all neural function, from molecular, cellular, and human perspectives.

We are also home to the Centre for Neural Physics and Engineering, which has been created to explore physical and mathematical concepts of memory, thought, and consciousness, including theories that cross disciplines of physics, mathematics, computer science, and philosophy.