Professors Chris Sharpley and Vicki Bitsika recently delivered an invited keynote address on their research into sex differences in autism to a conference held by the Centre for Applied Autism Research at the University of Bath, England (pictured above are the...
As part of their research project about the treatment for people with Autism in different nations, Professors Vicki Bitsika and Chris Sharpley from the BBRG recently visited the Center for Special Children in Heraklion, Crete. Called “Zoodochos Pigi” (meaning “The...
The word for the brain section known as the ‘amydgala’ is derived from the Ancient Greek for ‘olive’ because of its shape. The amygdala is generally accepted as a key area in the brain for emotions such as anxiety and fear, so it is fitting that Professors Chris...
As part of its ongoing community-focused research programme, Professors Vicki Bitsika and Chris Sharpley recently renewed their 2018 research collaboration with staff at the Athens Special Treatment Unit for Autistics, Community Mental Health Centre for...
Having a roof over your head is not all that homeless people need. Research shows unhealthy levels of anxiety and depression - two of the most damaging mental disorders - can persist even after people secure accommodation. That's the finding of a study conducted by...
Professor Chris Sharpley (BBRG) recently joined Professor Vicki Bitsika and Dr Aude Etournaud from the Centre for Autism Spectrum Disorder (CASD) at Bond University in a two-week trip to New Caledonia to help develop more effective services for children with autism...
Bernard Borserio is a new Masters of Science (Neuroscience) student in the BBRG, who also works as a Support Facilitator with the national Partners in Recovery mental health program to assist those with severe and persistent mental health concerns and complex needs...
PhD student Kimaya Sarmukadam has just entered the 2nd year of her research program with the BBRG. In her research Kim is examining the relationship between brain connectivity and sensory features in individuals with Austism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Sensory...
In 2016, the Brain-Behaviour Research Group launched the Research Internship Program for medical students who had an interest in furthering their experience in research. Students in the program are given the opportunity to become involved in novel research projects...
For a little over the past year the Brain Behaviour Research Group has had a clinical research collaboration with Family & Community Services (NSW) to run an IT Club for young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Consisting of six 2-hour weekly sessions where...
