High rates of methamphetamine dependence in Australia prompt new treatment research - driving Caity Morrison’s work within ‘The Tina Trial’, a phase 3 clinical trial by NDARC, exploring if an antidepressant can reduce methamphetamine use. Read: deakin.au/3XmFs9h

Fresh research from the Food & Mood Centre has found that food and exercise can treat depression as well as a psychologist - and it’s cheaper. Prof Adrienne Oneil Sophie Mahoney. Read via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand⬇️ deakin.au/4d9yMAq

Researchers from the Metabolic Reprogramming Laboratory have found a link between obesity-induced heart disease and a protein – amyloid beta - that has previously been implicated in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Read more: deakin.au/3A3DG3m

Only ONE spot left for our October Healthcare Communication Masterclass—act quickly to secure your place! If you can't join us in October, additional spots are available for our December session. Don’t miss out! mailchi.mp/3b74ddeb150d/w…

Professor Wei Duan has developed a chemical antibody technology that can more accurately determine whether a cancer has spread while the patient is having it removed in surgery. Read more about Wei’s work in his Q&A: bit.ly/4bVovah

Professor Julie Pasco examines the link between metabolically unhealthy #obesity characterised by systemic #inflammation and #depression. IMPACT DOI: bit.ly/3J7iN8K Read our article:

The TIDE trial, led by Prof Michael Berk and Prof Jee Hyun Kim, aims to understand if trimetazidine can help to reduce depressive symptoms in people with bipolar disorder. Read about the TIDE trial: deakin.au/4cnMw9s Dr Jee Hyun Kim Deakin Research

The Geelong Osteoporosis Study (GOS) has reached a significant scientific milestone - 30 years of data collection - helping to build a better understanding of how our bodies age. IMPACT Prof Julie Pasco explains more about the GOS: deakin.au/3X2os7M Deakin Research

Catch IMPACT's Prof Felice Jacka OAM and Prof Adrienne Oneil from the Food & Mood Centre discussing the benefits of lifestyle therapy on ABC Melbourne's The Conversation Hour, Richelle Hunt and Nic Healey via ABC Australia abc.net.au/listen/program…

From a coffee catch up to leading a prenatal dietary intervention – how a conversation with Prof Prof Felice Jacka OAM inspired Dr Dr Samantha Dawson to start a career researching how diet quality in pregnancy impacts mental & brain health in mums and children. Q&A: bit.ly/4elfJE3

Researchers from the Metabolic Reprogramming Laboratory have found a link between obesity-induced heart disease and a protein – amyloid beta - that has previously been implicated in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Read more: deakin.au/3A3DG3m

Congratulations to Food & Mood Centre PhD candidate Emma Todd, Gut Microbiome PhD Candidate, runner up of Deakin University’s Faculty of Health 3 Minute Thesis: ‘How your food and your poo could help me predict your mood with machine learning’! Deakin Research View📺deakin.au/46VeQPm

Now hiring! Join the Food & Mood Centre as a Clinical Trial Manager for the GLOW Trial - exploring faecal microbiome transplantation (FMT) as a treatment for Long COVID. Apply now ! deakin.au/3YTQH9X

Your poo might hold the key to unlocking a happier, healthier you!  💩 Emma's PhD research is deep-diving into the connection between your gut microbiome and mental well-being. Read more about Emma's research: this.deakin.edu.au/self-improveme…

Congratulations to IMPACT's PhD candidate Jinsi Gaza for winning the Peoples Choice Award in Deakin University's Faculty of Health 3 Minute Thesis: ‘Revolutionising bowel cancer screening: let's look at the cells instead’ Deakin Research View📺deakin.au/3Z0lKkl

Congratulations to IMPACT’s Prof Prof Felice Jacka OAM and Dr Amelia McGuinness, both from the Food & Mood Centre, for receiving #MRFF funding for research into Long COVID causes and treatment via the gut microbiome. Read about the GLOW Trial: deakin.au/46Yt425 Deakin Research

Just wrapped up my first international conference European Society of Cardiology! Grateful for the chance to share my work and inspired by all the incredible research being done! ❤️SOLVECHD❤️ IMPACT CSANZ Food & Mood Centre

The Food & Mood Academy ’s ‘Lifestyle Medicine for Mental Health Services (Life and Mind)’ course is designed for health professionals working in services that provide mental health care. Read: deakin.au/3Ai4RY5 Dr Tetyana Rocks 🇺🇦 Deakin Research RACGP

📢MAGNET LECTURE SERIES Join Professor Olivia Dean for an interactive session on leading the Community and Research Network (CARN). Ask questions and get practical tips on running clinical trials. eventbrite.com.au/e/unlocking-su… #MAGNETCTN #MentalHealth #ClinicalTrials

IMPACT researchers are using Zebrafish to better understand personalised treatments for people with leukemia and immunodeficiencies. We captured the details in our 2023 Annual Report: deakin.au/3Xyek71 Deakin Research