Stellar Student

Final year PhD student, Brendan Gillespie, is the first author of a paper accepted in Neuroscience and Biobehavioural Reviews.

This is a systematic review of the impact of maternal infection during pregnancy on the developing inhibitory (GABAergic) neurons of the infant. 

Brendan is a translational and clinical researcher working under the supervision of Rachel Hill and Suresh Sundram in the Department of Psychiatry, Brendan’s research is focused on understanding how infections in pregnancy impact early brain development and contributes to the development of autism and schizophrenia later in life. Brendan has performed a variety of behavioural assessments in rodents considered relevant to both conditions, and has attempted to link these behavioural changes to differences within the brain using a range of biochemical techniques.  

Great job, Brendan!

Dr Anna Schroeder awarded Gibson Foundation Fellowship

Dr Anna Schroeder

Congratulations to Dr Anna Schroeder from the Department of Psychiatry who is the recipient of a Gibson Foundation Fellowship. The Fellowship will provide funding for Dr Schroeder to support her research investigating the biological underpinnings of schizophrenia.

Dr Cardoso and Dr Schroeder awarded the inaugural Andrew Ramsden MHTP ECR Collaborative Award

Pictured centre: Dr Anna Schroeder and
Dr Barbara Cardoso

Congratulations to Dr Barbara Cardoso from the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food and Dr Anna Schroeder from the Department of Psychiatry who are the recipients of the inaugural Andrew Ramsden MHTP ECR Collaborative Award.

SCS farewells Professor David Kissane

Professor David Kissane AC and
Professor Eric Morand

Emeritus Professor David Kissane AC has been honoured at a dinner held on Monday, 18 November 2019 to mark his retirement, and acknowledge and celebrate his service to Monash University and his profession.

Professor Suresh Sundram to lead education and research in mental health at Monash University and Monash Health

Monash University and Monash Health are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Suresh Sundram to the position of Head, Department of Psychiatry, Monash University School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, and Director of Research, Monash Health Mental Health Program.

ECR Mentorship Program - helping early career researchers achieve success

Dr Aimee Dordevic and Dr Xin Du
with their mentors

In 2013, the School of Clinical Sciences established the Early Career Researcher Mentorship Program to provide a support framework for ECR's as they progress in their research and teaching careers. The program, which is currently taking applications for 2019-20, pairs mentees with senior academics, providing them with confidential advice and guidance with career planning.