Brain Imaging Group

Introduction of Sydney Brain Center

The Sydney Brain Centre promotes and conducts internationally competitive clinical trials and translational stroke and neuroscience research. Our research primarily focuses on early diagnosis, improving access to and delivery of hyper-acute and acute stroke management. We are working with state and district ambulance services, acute hospitals, and consumer groups to improve services and outcomes for people experiencing stroke.

Professor Mark Parsons

The Sydney Brain Centre is led by Professor Mark Parsons, Professor of Medicine and Neurology at UNSW, an internationally recognised leader in stroke. The Sydney Brain Centre is based at the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, South West Sydney Local Health District, and South West Sydney Clinical Campuses of UNSW. Working with Professor Parsons is a multidisciplinary and international team of researchers and clinicians, working with an extensive network of clinicians, academics, and consumers.

The Brain Imaging Group (BIG) of the Sydney Brain Centre focuses on improving the understanding of brain imaging markers for acute stroke patients

The Brain Imaging Group (BIG) of Sydney Brain Centre supports clinical trials to translate imaging knowledge and novel imaging technologies into practice in improving the quality and outcomes for stroke survivors in partner with academic and industry partners.

The Brain Imaging Group (BIG) of Sydney Brain Centre provides training on brain imaging interpretation and application in optimising workflow and treatment decision for stroke patients.

Dr Longting Lin

The Brain Imaging Group (BIG) of Sydney Brain Centre is led by Dr Longting Lin, an outstanding neuroimaging researcher with rare crossover expertise in clinical experience, project implementation, and biostatistics. Dr Chushuang Chen is the leading imaging analyst of the group and Dr Chris Blair is the project leader of the group.