NSAAddiction Neuroscience Network Australia (ANNA)

It has become increasingly clear over the past two decades that addiction is the result of changes made to the brain by repeated drug use, and research on the brain mechanisms that mediate these changes is opening the door for the development of new and more effective treatments for drug abuse.

Addiction Neuroscience Network Australia (ANNA) was established to support Australian addiction neurobiology research with the aims of facilitating the discovery of new and better means for substance abuse prevention and treatment, and helping Australian neuroscientists retain international recognition, placing them in a strong position to successfully obtain competitive research funding from international bodies.

ANNA works to achieve this mission through its goals to:
increase opportunities for integrated collaborative research and funding
promote activities that raise the profile of addiction neuroscience research and ensure that Australian neurobiologists are able to function at world-best standards
provide an interface between basic neuroscience and clinical research
encourage the development of links between researchers and the community


As it meets these goals, the network provides a focal point, an intellectual gathering place for researchers of diverse scientific backgrounds and skills with a common interest in addiction neurobiology, and facilitates exchanges, collaborations, and the pooling of resources among neuroscientists.

ANNA is supported by Neurosciences Australia Ltd, The R.E. Ross Trust and the Humanity Foundation.

For more information on ANNA governance and activities, visit our website at http://www.anna.net.au