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🚨 Exciting update from the International Society for Nutritional Psychiatry Research (ISNPR )! We’ve published the first-ever guidelines for clinical trials in Nutritional Psychiatry. A 🧵 on what we did and what this means. 🧠🥗 🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39654150/

Jasmine’s PhD research at IMPACT focuses on improving breast cancer surgery by developing a novel method to diagnose cancer metastasis in real-time. Her work aims to improve surgical outcomes, reduce follow-up surgeries, and lower cancer recurrence risks. deakin.au/4acNHcn

A new review from CSIRO and IMPACT explores solutions to storage issues, socio-economic gaps & improving vaccine stability for global health equity. Read more: deakin.au/3BXj79V

Where and why do falls happen, and what can we do about them? IMPACT PhD candidate Tewodros Yosef is using data from the Geelong Osteoporosis Study to shape prevention strategies that could make a real difference. Read: deakin.au/41coaxC

Deakin Distinguished Professor Michael Berk joined the Well, Well, Well podcast (JOY 94.9) to discuss the research behind the CADET Trial, which aims to provide a much-needed treatment alternative for adults with severe depression. Listen: deakin.au/3WcjHHQ

Congratulations to IMPACT Prof Tania de Koning-Ward on receiving $838k in funding from the NHMRC - her project aims to determine how malaria parasites can generate extracellular vesicles (EVs) from the red blood cells they infect. deakin.au/4h9KcWr

Beth is leading research into digital mental health interventions, focusing on under-recognised areas like support for bipolar disorder. Her work bridges treatment gaps, making support more accessible to those who need it most. Read more: deakin.au/3BnPX3r

Researchers from IMPACT's Food & Mood Centre and School of Psychology Mind-Body Research in Health laboratory are exploring how diet and nutrition may help manage endometriosis symptoms like pain & digestive issues. Samantha De Araugo led the scoping review: deakin.au/3C6p0BX

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Deakin Distinguished Professor Felice Jacka OAM, from the Food & Mood Centre, joined Philip Clark on ABC Nightlife to explore the link between diet and mental health. Listen to the conversation via ABC Australia [00:06:50 to 00:54:00] deakin.au/3PPOB5n

Jasmine Catague’s research is transforming breast cancer surgery by developing a real-time method to detect cancer metastasis. Her work aims to improve outcomes, reduce follow-up surgeries, and lower recurrence risks. Read more: deakin.au/4acNHcn

✨#UniteActEliminate✨ Today is World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day! At CIIDIR we are tackling Buruli ulcer (BU), a debilitating mycobacterial skin infection. Stay tuned for CIIDIR BU research! Deakin University IMPACT Barwon Health World Health Organization (WHO) #WorldNTDDay #BeatNTDs

IMPACT’s Dr Kara Anderson is using Hip Structural Analysis (HSA) to uncover new risk factors beyond BMD. Using data from the Geelong Osteoporosis Study, this research aims to identify at-risk women earlier & improve prevention. deakin.au/4aoOV4m

Prof Tania de Koning-Ward's NHMRC project is investigating how malaria parasites generate extracellular vesicles (EVs) from the red blood cells they infect - aiming to disrupt parasite survival and reduce the burden of disease. deakin.au/4111Pm5

We're hiring a Clinical Trial Manager to oversee the CADET Trials - investigating the potential of a commonly used blood pressure medication as an adjunctive treatment for depression in bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder. Details: deakin.au/3Eug4Hm

A new study found that individuals with both Bipolar Disorder (BD) and PTSD experience worse symptoms, lower functioning, and poorer quality of life compared to those with BD alone. linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Sonakshi Madan S presented a fascinating Science Bite summarising their work on identifying the sources of Plasmodium falciparum infections following intensive control efforts in malaria endemic PNG Deakin University CIIDIR IMPACT #lorneiandi

#JustPublished "Bipolar Disorder: An Evidence-Based Clinical Guide". This book will arm clinicians and researchers with the latest findings, as well as refine the necessary skills to provide the best clinical care. Find it here: link.springer.com/book/10.1007/9…

Hope in action: SYNDICAT brings together science and #livedExperience to fast-track safer, effective treatments for #schizophrenia journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00… IMPACT Deakin University Swinburne University of Technology University of Melbourne The Florey