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Neural Field Theory and Brain Dynamics

This research area is concerned with developing better understanding of the structure and activity of the brain, especially through modeling the dynamics and interactions of its neu more...

Supervisor(s): Robinson, Peter (Professor)

Beyond Neuroinflammation: The Role of Microglia in Synaptic Plasticity

Microglia are the immune cells of the brain and are known to respond to infectious and non-infectious insults to the nervous system. Recently, a new function has been demonstrated f more...

Supervisor(s): Graeber, Manuel (Professor)

Neural circuitry of emotion processing disturbance in alcohol use disorder

The PhD students will use a combination of neuropsychological and neuroimaging techniques to study brain-behaviour relationships of addiction. These projects are ideally suited to i more...

Supervisor(s): Morley, Kirsten (Dr)

PET imaging of glioma in a TSPO knockout model

Glioblastoma is the most frequent primary brain tumour and the most malignant glial neoplasm (glioma) with predominantly astrocytic differentiation. Due to their invasive nature, gl more...

Supervisor(s): Graeber, Manuel (Professor), Banati, Richard (Professor)

Vision laboratory

The vision laboratory is interested in understanding how the images of the visual world are converted in neural information and how this information is represented in the brain. We more...

Supervisor(s): Protti, Dario (Dr)

Role of community pharmacists in sleep health

The project explores the role of pharmacists in managing sleep disorders in the community. more...

Supervisor(s): Saini, Bandana (Dr)

Ultrasound assessment of cardiac function and haemodynamics in critically ill patients

The use of ultrasound to assess the cardiac function and haemodynamic status in critically ill patients. more...

Supervisor(s): Huang, Stephen (Professor)

Clinical utility of MS molecular phenotypes of MS

My group at the Centre for Immunology aims to translate immunogenetic findings from discovery to clinical practice. We have used genome wide association studies to identify genetic more...

Supervisor(s): Booth, David (Associate Professor)

Whole genome CRISPR screening to define drug mechanism of action

This project will involve new whole genome CRISPR editing strategies, coupled with bioinformatics analysis, to identify the complete molecular mechanism of action for relevant human more...

Supervisor(s): Neely, Greg (Professor)

Does fast weight loss influence cognitive function in obese adults?

This project aims to determine the impact of increasingly popular yet severely energy-restricted diets on cognitive function in obese adults. more...

Supervisor(s): Salis, Amanda (Associate Professor)