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The Mental Health Research Institute (MHRI) is one of Victoria's laboratory psychiatric research centres. It aims to lead cutting edge research focused upon improving the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of major mental disorders. Based in Melbourne, Australia, MHRI concentrates its efforts towards understanding: * Schizophrenia; * Bipolar and major mood disorder; * Alzheimer's disease; MHRI is fully accredited as an independent medical research institute by the (National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) ) and is affiliated with the (University of Melbourne ), the Royal Melbourne Hospital and (Monash University ). MHRI also promotes postgraduate psychiatry training through its association with the university sector. The Institute attracts competitive research funding from national and international sources and is internationally respected for its laboratory and clinical work. World leading researchers regularly visit MHRI as part of an active Visiting Professors program. == History == The Mental Health Research Institute was founded in 1956 as part of the Victorian Health Department. At that time the Institute specialised in common mental disorders in the community, with a focus on risk factors, prevention and appropriate treatment. The building was located close to the original Royal Park Hospital in Parkville, one of Victoria’s busiest hospitals. A working party established in 1983 recommended that a major expansion and re-organisation should take place. This resulted in more emphasis on neuroscience and the creation of a fully independent research organisation. In 1987 the Institute was incorporated in Victoria, and has since grown rapidly from an initial staff of three to over 100 staff. A modern neuroscientific research centre was completed in 1994 at a cost of $5.5 million. The Institute now occupies a purpose built facility that houses clinical and research laboratories with strong molecular and in-vivo capabilities. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Mental Health Research Institute (Melbourne)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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