Research partners
Our Researchers
Professor Jayashri Kulkarni AM
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Professor, Department of Psychiatry (STM)
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Director, HER Centre Australia
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Director and founder, Monash Alfred Psychiatry research centre (MAPrc)
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Research focus: Women’s mental disorders
Associate Professor Jess Nithianantharajah
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Head, Synapse Biology and Cognition Laboratory, The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health
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Research focus: Changes in synaptic brain connections
Professor Suresh Sundram
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Professor, Psychiatry Monash Health
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Head, Department of Psychiatry, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University
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Director of Research, Mental Health Program, Monash Health
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Research focus: Schizophrenia, Refugee mental health
Dr Eva Gregertsen
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Research Fellow at the Li Transformative Hub for Research into Eating Disorders.
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Registered associate supervisor for Honours and HDR students
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Research focus: Biological drivers of eating disorders
Associate Professor Rachel Hill
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Associate Professor (Research), Psychiatry Monash Health
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Head, Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory
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NHMRC Career Development Fellow
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Research focus: Schizophrenia, Neonatal brain development
Angel Yonehara
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PhD Student in Monash Universities Translational Molecular Psychiatry Program.
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Monash University postgraduate scholarship and Junola Foundation scholarship recipient.
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Research focus: Schizophrenia
Research Centres
Monash University
Monash University in Melbourne is at the forefront of mental health research, integrating innovation, science, and interdisciplinary collaboration to address complex mental health challenges. Through its Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash focuses on pioneering research into areas like neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders, mood disorders, and anxiety. The university combines neuroscience, psychology, and digital health to develop new treatments and therapies for mental health conditions.
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The Florey Institute
The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health in Melbourne is a global leader in mental health research, focusing on conditions like depression, schizophrenia, and anxiety. By integrating neuroscience, psychiatry, and genetics, The Florey uncovers how mental illnesses affect the brain and develops targeted treatments. Its collaborations with hospitals, universities, and global partners ensure that research translates into real-world impact, while public education and outreach foster community awareness.
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HER Centre Australia
HER Centre Australia, based in Melbourne, is dedicated to advancing mental health research specifically focused on women’s mental health. The centre addresses critical issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and the unique mental health needs related to reproductive health, like perinatal depression. By combining clinical research with community-based studies, HER Centre Australia works to develop evidence-based treatments and preventive strategies that directly benefit women.
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