Research Themes

We're pleased to provide an update on the Department of Psychiatry 2025 Research Themes.

The Research Theme website has been updated to provide details on each theme as well as the team members involved. The themes highlight the department's core research strengths and foster collaboration among staff and partners. The researchers involved in each theme share a common goal: to drive transformative changes in health systems and healthcare delivery, ultimately enhancing the wellbeing of individuals and communities both locally and globally.

2025 Research Themes

Neuroscience in Ageing
Co-lead: Prof Nicola Lautenschlager
Co-lead: A/Prof Samantha Loi

Mood, Anxiety and Trauma  
Co-lead: Prof Ben Harrison
Co-lead: Prof Meaghan O’Donnell

Neuropsychiatry
Co-lead: Prof Christos Pantelis
Co-lead: Prof Richard Kanaan

Systems Neuroscience
Co-lead: Prof Andrew Zalesky
Co-lead: Dr Maria Di Biase

An email will be sent out to DoP Staff shortly with further information on how to participate in each theme. Researchers will be encouraged to work across themes.

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