Brain & Mind Centre
@BrainMind_Usyd
We are at the forefront of #mentalhealth & #neuroscience #research. We collaborate across industries & disciplines to find answers to global #health challenges.
Exciting Leadership Opportunity - Applications are open for role of Co-Director, Brain and Mind Centre at the @Sydney_Uni #LeadershipforGood ☑️ Find out more and apply here: lnkd.in/gUGmJSfn @ian_hickie @Kathy_Refshauge @KathyBelov @syd_health @Sydney_Science
Congratulations to @sydney_business recipients of the BMC Engagement Collaborative Grants, Dr Nate Zettna and @mikeseymour, who will both be collaborating with Jo-An Occhipinti - Co-director of the #MentalWealthInitiative 📄➡️bit.ly/BMCECGs2025
Huge congratulations to our PhD student, Nicole Espinosa Zarlenga , on submitting her thesis! A remarkable milestone and a testament to her dedication and hard work. We’re so proud of you! 👏🎓
I still can’t believe I’ve submitted my PhD thesis! Grateful for the support along the way—especially my amazing supervisor @Prof_Naismith . Wouldn’t have done it without you. Stay tuned—more to come! 🎓✨ @HBAProgram_USYD
From the hosts @ian_hickie and @Jamesologhlin of the popular #MindingYourMind podcast comes an empowering book that examines the key moments in our mental health journey. 📖 - bit.ly/UsersGuidetoth… 🎙️ - bit.ly/46RlFDB @syd_health
Always great to pick up a new book at the airport. @ian_hickie does it again!!! A highly recommended read for anyone interested in understanding themselves, their mind and mental health! @BrainMind_Usyd
Congrats to 2025 recipients of BMC #EmergingCollaborativeGrants. It marks a record number. These 12 recipients are partnering with 9 researchers across 7 research teams at the Brain and Mind Centre. Read✅ bit.ly/BMCECGs2025 @syd_health @Sydney_Uni @Sydney_Science
🗣️bit.ly/BMCECGs2025 Congrats to 2025 @syd_health recipients of BMC #EmergingCollaborativeGrants 🏆@RebeccaRaeside 🏆Dr Jack Collins 🏆Dr Megan Steain 🏆@asheeta_prasad 🏆Dr Deanna Varley @TheMatilda_USyd @Sydney_Uni
I was encouraged by the thoughtful conversations with Senate members & attendees, during my presentation at the @Sydney_Uni Senate Luncheon, where I had the chance to share our #YouthMentalHealth #SystemsModelling work for #WesternSydney led by the @BrainMind_Usyd. #PublicHealth
📰 lnkd.in/gHMjWESt Groundbreaking research @Sydney_Uni identifies brain protein involved in development of #Parkinsons disease and way to modify it, paving the way for future treatments for the disease. Funding @MichaelJFoxOrg @shakeitupaust @nhmrc @syd_health
Great turnout for Mid-Year event in the courtyard with heaters 🔥 It's been an amazing 6 months of 2025 with Co-directors @ian_hickie noting our achievements so far! Researchers @frankiorfino @JacobJCrouse spoke on their team's achievements! @syd_health @HBAProgram_USYD
Great turnout! Decoding Genetics of Autism Speakers: @sebatlab - UCSD Prof Lilia Lakoucheva - UCSD Dr. Alan Ma - Children’s Hosp Westmead, Prof. Katrina Williams - @MonashUni Hosted by BMC/Child Neurodevelopment team @Adam_Guastella & @Kelsie_Boulton @syd_health
Proud to receive the @ADNeT_Australia Mid-Career Award presented by Ralph Martins at the closing of #ADRF2025! 🥂🎉 A shout out & thanks to my team @HBAProgram_USYD, @ian_hickie @BrainMind_Usyd @UsydPsych @Sydney_Science @CPC_usyd.
What does it mean to know yourself? How do we come to better understand temperament, and our strengths and weaknesses? Is it important that we do so? New pod w @ian_hickie and me @BrainMind_Usyd podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/min…
Superb talk by our very own Johannes Michaelian on the management impact of blood based biomarkers in 3 memory clinics at #ADRF2025 @ADNeT_Australia @HBAProgram_USYD @janealty1 @RoweLab_aus
We just published a commentary for the Conversation on the recent ADHD prescribing right reforms for GPs in NSW. @BrainMind_Usyd @Sydney_Uni @UniMelb theconversation.com/gps-will-be-a-…
A compelling talk by Dr Jamie Peters and thank you for visiting us, and talking to our research teams, @BowenLabTweets @Kinoxis_Tx #Psychedelics: A new frontier in #addiction therapeutics Using preclinical rodent models to guide drug discovery efforts.
Read 🚨-> bit.ly/KinoxisMichael… Pioneering new treatments #dementia #addiction recovery ⬇️ @BowenLabTweets talks about journey from lab to company co-founder on his mission to help people struggling with “forgotten disorders”. @syd_health @Kinoxis_Tx #LeadershipforGood
You're invited to this Seminar ⭐ Decoding Genetics of Autism: From Clinical Phenotypes to Molecular Insights Friday 6 June, 1 PM - 4 PM @sebatlab Prof Lilia Lakoucheva Dr. Allan Ma Prof. Katrina Williams @Adam_Guastella @Kelsie_Boulton Rego -> bit.ly/VisitingSemina…
Thrilled to be at the @sydneycon tonight for the Chancellor’s Concert & especially grateful for acknowledgement of our fabulous @BrainMind_Usyd Neuromusic collaboration, seeking to determine if music can promote neuroplasticity & prevent dementia! @Kathy_Refshauge @Sydney_Science