Ita Buttrose Assumes Leadership as Chair of CHeBA Advisory Committee

By: WE Staff | Monday, 23 October 2023

Ita Buttrose AC OBE has been appointed as the Chair of the Advisory Committee for the University of New South Wales' Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA). This appointment is pivotal for CHeBA's mission to combat Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, given the escalating concern of these age-related brain disorders in an increasingly ageing population.

CHeBA has firmly established itself as a premier centre for research into brain ageing. With Ita Buttrose taking the reins as Chair, the organization is poised to further its research endeavours. Her wealth of experience and leadership qualities will play an instrumental role in supporting CHeBA's Co-Directors and their dedicated research team.

In her new role, Ita Buttrose expressed optimism about the significant advancements in neuroscience over the past decade. These developments have injected hope into the possibility of preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. She will lead an esteemed Advisory Committee, comprising individuals with diverse expertise, to advance CHeBA's crucial work.

The distinguished members of the Advisory Committee include Barbara Cail AO, Joseph D'Agostino, Professor Kimberlie Dean, John Gray, David Greatorex AO, Peter Joseph AM, Dr. Dagmar Schmidmaier AM, Professor Peter Schofield AO, and Anita Jacoby AM, each bringing unique perspectives and insights from various fields and sectors.

The Co-Directors of CHeBA, Professors Brodaty and Sachdev, underscored the significance of Ita Buttrose's support at a pivotal juncture when advancing research on ageing brains holds paramount importance. Their research encompasses strategies to comprehend cognitive decline, prevent its onset, and provide support to individuals grappling with dementia, all aimed at enhancing the quality of life for older adults.

CHeBA's strength lies in its comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach, encompassing epidemiology, clinical research, neuroimaging, genetics, genomics, proteomics, and innovative methodologies. Collaborative research efforts are central to addressing the intricate challenges associated with ageing-related brain disorders.

Ita Buttrose's appointment is a resounding step forward in realizing CHeBA's mission to advance research on healthy brain ageing.