The Australian Brain Alliance congratulates all those recognised in the Australia Day 2018 Honours List, including the following professors for their work in neuroscience:

Member (AM) in the General Division

Professor Norman Saunders, The University of Melbourne
“For significant service to medicine in the field of neuroscience through research into spinal cord injuries and mechanisms protecting the developing brain, and to sailing”  (Don’t know what that last bit means!)

Professor Robert Vink, University of South Australia
“For significant service to medicine, particularly in the field of neurotrauma, as a researcher, author, educator and advocate, and to the community.”

Companion (AC) in the General Division

Professor Jeffrey Rosenfeld, Monash University
“For eminent service to medicine, particularly to the discipline of neurosurgery, as an academic and clinician, to medical research and professional organisations, and to the health and welfare of current and former defence force members.”

Officer (AO) in the General Division

Emeritus Professor David Ames, The University of Melbourne
“For distinguished service to psychiatry, particularly in the area of dementia and the mental health of older persons, as an academic, author and practitioner, and as an advisor to professional bodies.”​