Select Publications
Conference Abstracts
2014, 'Timecourse of Structural Hippocampal Plasticity During Course of ECT [Abstract 57]', in Biological Psychiatry, Elsevier, New York, NY, USA, Vol. 75, pp. 19S - 20S, presented at 69th Annual Scientific Convention and Meeting of the Society of Biological Psychiatry, New York, NY, USA, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biopsych.2014.03.014
,2013, 'Model of psychological well-being in mild cognitive impairment [Abstract OP2-1]', in Proceedings of the 16th Asia Pacific Regional Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease International, Hong Kong, presented at 16th Asia Pacific Regional Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease International, Hong Kong, 11 December 2013 - 13 December 2013
,2013, 'Validation of informant assessment of functional status via telephone in mild cognitive impairment [Abstract]', in Gerontologist, OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC, New Orleans, LA, USA, Vol. 53, pp. 318 - 318, presented at 66th GSA Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, LA, USA, 20 November 2013 - 24 November 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnt151
,2013, 'Short-term and long-term effects of chemotherapy on cognitive function in an older cohort: The PATH Through Life Project [Abstract FC02-01]', in International Psychogeriatrics, Cambridge University Press (CUP): STM Journals, Seoul, Korea, Vol. 25, pp. S55 - S56, presented at IPA 16th International Congress, Seoul, Korea, 01 October 2013 - 04 October 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1041610213002147
,2013, 'Successful ageing in older adults with intellectual disabilities: Predictors and correlates of cognitive decline [Abstract]', in Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, Wiley: 24 months, Tokyo, Japan, Vol. 10, pp. 107 - 108, presented at 3rd IASSIDD Asia-Pacific Conference, Tokyo, Japan, 22 August 2013 - 24 August 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jppi.12029
,2013, 'COSMIC: COhort Studies of Memory in an International Consortium [Abstract P3-157]', in Alzheimer's & Dementia, Boston, MA, USA, Vol. 9, pp. P611 - P611, presented at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2013, Boston, MA, USA, 13 July 2013 - 18 July 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2013.05.1229
,2013, 'Development of a targeted mass spectrometry method for accurate quantification of human sirtuins in biological samples [Abstract P2-035]', in Alzheimer's & Dementia, Boston, MA, USA, Vol. 9, pp. P357 - P357, presented at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2013, Boston, MA, USA, 13 July 2013 - 18 July 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2013.05.677
,2013, 'Dietary minerals and risk of MCI [Abstract P3-163]', in Alzheimer's & dementia, Boston, MA, USA, Vol. 9, pp. P612 - P613, presented at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2013, Boston, MA, USA, 13 July 2013 - 18 July 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2013.05.1235
,2013, 'MAPT methylation and implications for late-onset Alzheimer's disease [Abstract P4-327]', in Alzheimer's & Dementia, Boston, MA, USA, Vol. 9, pp. P852 - P853, presented at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2013, Boston, MA, USA, 13 July 2013 - 18 July 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2013.08.161
,2013, 'Plasma beta-amyloid correlates with cognition and brain volumetrics in mild cognitive impairment [Abstract P1-242]', in Alzheimer's & Dementia, Boston, MA, USA, Vol. 9, pp. P241 - P241, presented at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2013, Boston, MA, USA, 13 July 2013 - 18 July 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2013.05.466
,2013, 'Plasma protein profiling of mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease [Abstract P1-241]', in Alzheimer's & Dementia, Boston, MA, USA, Vol. 9, pp. P240 - P241, presented at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2013, Boston, MA, USA, 13 July 2013 - 18 July 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2013.05.465
,2013, 'Reaction-time measures predict incident dementia over 4 years: The Sydney Memory and Ageing Study [Abstract O3-09-03]', in Alzheimer's & Dementia, Boston, MA, USA, Vol. 9, pp. P536 - P536, presented at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2013, Boston, MA, USA, 13 July 2013 - 18 July 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2013.04.287
,2013, 'Staging of microstructural white matter damage in early Alzheimer's disease [Abstract P3-088]', in Alzheimer's & Dementia, Boston, MA, USA, Vol. 9, pp. P582 - P582, presented at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2013, Boston, MA, USA, 13 July 2013 - 18 July 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2013.05.1158
,2013, 'The subclassifcation of amnestic MCI using MRI-based cortical thickness measures [Abstract IC-P-097]', in Alzheimer's & Dementia, Boston, MA, USA, Vol. 9, pp. P55 - P56, presented at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2013, Boston, MA, USA, 13 July 2013 - 18 July 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2013.05.094
,2013, 'The subclassification of amnestic MCI using MRI-based cortical thickness measures [Abstract P2-155]', in Alzheimer's & Dementia, Boston, MA, USA, Vol. 9, pp. P402 - P404, presented at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2013, Boston, MA, USA, 13 July 2013 - 18 July 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2013.05.800
,2013, 'γ-glutamylcysteine (GGC)-mediated upregulation of glutathione levels can ameliorate toxicity of natural beta-amyloid oligomers in primary adult human neurons [Abstract P4-332]', in Alzheimer's & Dementia, Boston, MA, USA, Vol. 9, pp. P854 - P854, presented at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2013, Boston, MA, USA, 13 July 2013 - 18 July 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2013.08.166
,2013, 'Accelerated ageing of the brain from 70 to 101 years old [Abstract SS25 125-C-5]', in Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging, Seoul, Korea, Vol. 17, pp. S155 - S155, presented at 20th IAGG Congress of Gerotology and Geriatrics, Seoul, Korea, 23 June 2013 - 27 June 2013
,2013, 'Centenarian Studies Network: an international collection of studies-learning from our similarities and differences [Abstract SS25 125-C-8]', in Journal of Nutrition, Health & Ageing, Seoul, Korea, Vol. 17, pp. S155 - S156, presented at 20th IAGG Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Seoul, Korea, 23 June 2013 - 27 June 2013
,2013, 'Deriving normative values for the MSE and ACE-R for the oldest-old [Abstract OP27 215-S-4]', in Journal of Nutrition, Health & Ageing, Seoul, Korea, Vol. 17, pp. S471 - S471, presented at 20th IAGG Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Seoul, Korea, 23 June 2013 - 27 June 2013
,2013, 'What factors mediate or modify the association between white matter hyperintensities (WMH) and falls - pooled analysis of TASCOG and Sydney MAS [Abstract]', in Cerebrovascular Diseases, Karger, London, UK, Vol. 35, pp. 243 - 243, presented at 22nd European Stroke Conference, London, UK, 28 May 2013 - 30 May 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000353129
,2013, 'The centenarian as a model of successful aging [Abstract]', in Proceedings of the 166th American Psychiatric Association (APA) Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, USA, presented at 166th American Psychiatric Association (APA) Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, USA, 18 May 2013 - 22 May 2013
,2013, 'Can Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Enhance Outcomes from Cognitive Training? A Randomized Controlled Trial in Healthy Participants [Abstract 658]', in Biological Psychiatry, Elsevier, San Francisco, CA, USA, Vol. 73, pp. 209S - 209S, presented at 68th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society of Biological Psychiatry, San Francisco, CA, USA, 16 May 2013 - 18 May 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0006-3223(13)00288-6
,2013, 'Psychotropic drugs, health services and mild cognitive impairment in the community - findings from the Sydney Memory and Ageing Study [Abstract OC034]', in ADI 2013 Conference Handbook, Taipei, Taiwan, pp. 48 - 48, presented at 28th International Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease International, Taipei, Taiwan, 18 April 2013 - 20 April 2013
,2013, 'The Discriminant Validity of the NINDS-CSN Harmonization Neurocognitive Battery in Detecting VCI in Singaporean Patients with Ischemic Stroke and TIA [Poster Abstract TP440]', in Stroke, American Heart Association, Honolulu, HI, USA, Vol. 44, pp. ATP440 - ATP440, presented at American Heart Association/American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference / Nursing Symposium, Honolulu, HI, USA, 06 February 2013 - 08 February 2013
,2013, 'Adult canine skin-derived and brain-derived neuroprecursors: an in vitro comparison [Abstract POS-TUE-001]', in Proceedings of the 2013 Australian Neuroscience Society Annual Meeting., Melbourne, Australia, pp. 135 - 135, presented at Australian Neuroscience Society Annual Meeting 2013, Melbourne, Australia, 03 February 2013 - 06 February 2013
,2013, 'Genetic and environmental influences on processing speed, executive functions, and general cognitive ability: Findings from the Older Australian Twins Study', in Behavior Genetics, Vol. 43, pp. 505 - 550, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10519-013-9623-9
,2012, 'Adult canine neurogenesis: A dorsal versus ventral hippocampal gradient? [Abstract]', in Proceedings of the Australian Society for Psychiatric Research (ASPR) 2010 Conference, Sydney, Australia, presented at Australian Society for Psychiatric Research (ASPR) 2010 Conference ”Glial-Neuronal Networks in Neuropsychiatry”, Sydney, Australia, 05 December 2012 - 08 December 2010
,2012, 'Psychological distress in supporters of older people with MCI [Abstract]', in Australasian Journal on Ageing, Wiley: 12 months, Brisbane, Australia, Vol. 31, pp. 52 - 52, presented at 45th National Conferenceof the Australian Association of Gerontology, Brisbane, Australia, 20 November 2012 - 23 November 2012, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1741-6612.2012.00655.x
,2012, 'Increased depressive symptoms are associated with larger gray and white matter regional volume [Abstract]', in Gerontologist, OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC, San Diego, CA, USA, Vol. 52, pp. 319 - 319, presented at 65th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Diego, CA, USA, 14 November 2012 - 18 November 2012, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geront/gns201
,2012, 'Cognitive and memory function in daily life but not subjective memory complaint predict quality of life and psychological wellbeing in individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment [Abstract - Free Oral Paper]', in Asian Journal of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Hong Kong, Vol. 7, pp. 53 - 53, presented at Asia Pacific Geriatric Conference (APGC) 2012, Hong Kong, 20 October 2012 - 21 October 2012
,2012, 'Psychological distress in carers. Who gets it? A study on family members of people with MCI [Abstract Poster 29]', in National Dementia Research 6th Forum Program & Abstract Book, Canberra, Australia, pp. 107 - 108, presented at National Dementia Research 6th Forum, Canberra, Australia, 27 September 2012 - 28 September 2012
,2012, 'Inflammatory biomarkers during aging: The prospective Sydney memory and aging study [Abstract 0254]', in Free Radical Biology and Medicine, Elsevier, Imperial College London, UK, Vol. 53, pp. S76 - S76, presented at Society for Free Radical Research International 16th Biennial Meeting, Imperial College London, UK, 06 September 2012 - 09 September 2012, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2012.08.158
,2012, 'A critique of the extant criteria for vascular cognitive disorders and a proposal [Abstract F5-02-01]', in Alzheimer's & Dementia, Vancouver, Canada, Vol. 8, pp. P726 - P727, presented at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2012, Vancouver, Canada, 14 July 2012 - 19 July 2012, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2012.05.1956
,2012, 'NAD+ metabolism, and oxidative stress in the brain of aging Wistar rats: Is there a link? [Abstract P3-073]', in Alzheimer's & Dementia, Vancouver, Canada, Vol. 8, pp. P478 - P478, presented at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2012, Vancouver, Canada, 14 July 2012 - 19 July 2012, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2012.05.1292
,2012, 'Neuropsychiatric symptoms and cognitive decline over two years in a community sample with and without mild cognitive impairment [Abstract P1-081]', in Alzheimer's & Dementia, Vancouver, Canada, Vol. 8, pp. P134 - P134, presented at Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) 2012, Vancouver, Canada, 14 July 2012 - 19 July 2012, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2012.05.357
,2012, 'Rates of dementia amongst an exceptionally old cohort of Australians: The Sydney Centenarian Study [Abstract P1-080]', in Alzheimer's & dementia (Amsterdam, Netherlands)., Wiley, Vancouver, Canada, Vol. 8, pp. P134 - P134, presented at Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC), Vancouver, Canada, 14 July 2012 - 19 July 2012, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2012.05.356
,2012, 'Recent findings from the Older Australian Twins Study (OATS) [Abstract P4-124]', in Alzheimer's & Dementia, Vancouver, Canada, Vol. 8, pp. P675 - P675, presented at Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) 2012, Vancouver, Canada, 14 July 2012 - 19 July 2012, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2012.05.1827
,2012, 'Sirtuin expression during aging and in Alzheimer's disease [Abstract P2-094]', in Alzheimer's & Dementia, Vancouver, Canada, Vol. 8, pp. P295 - P296, presented at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2012, Vancouver, Canada, 14 July 2012 - 19 July 2012, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2012.05.798
,2012, 'Subjective memory difficulties are associated with hippocampal atrophy over four years: The Path Through Life Study [Abstract O1-10-03]', in Alzheimer's & Dementia, Vancouver, Canada, Vol. 8, pp. P103 - P103, presented at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2012, Vancouver, Canada, 14 July 2012 - 19 July 2012, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2012.05.259
,2012, 'To what extent does cognitive and functional decline in older persons affect the psychological well-being of cohabiting family members? [Abstract P2-335]', in Alzheimer's & Dementia, Vancouver, Canada, Vol. 8, pp. P378 - P379, presented at Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) 2012, Vancouver, Canada, 14 July 2012 - 19 July 2012, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2012.05.1044
,2012, 'Rates of dementia amongst an exceptionally old cohort of Australians: The Sydney Centenarian Study', in Rates of dementia amongst an exceptionally old cohort of Australians: The Sydney Centenarian Study, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, presented at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 14 July 2012 - 19 July 2012
,2012, 'Brief Screening Tests Administered during Acute Stroke Admission in Patients with Mild Stroke Can Predict Significant Vascular Cognitive Impairment (VCI) at 1 Year [Abstract]', in Cerebrovascular Diseases, Karger, Nanjing, China, Vol. 34, pp. 12 - 12, presented at 8th International Stroke Summit, Nanjing, China, 06 July 2012 - 08 July 2012, http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000339907
,2012, 'Abnormalities of Cortical Sulci in Early Stage Alzheimer’s disease [Abstract Poster 34]', in Proceedings of the 18th Annual Meeting of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM), Beijing, China, presented at 18th Annual Meeting of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM), Beijing, China, 10 June 2012 - 14 June 2012
,2012, 'Brain structure changes in normal ageing: a longitudinal study [Abstract Poster 900]', in Proceedings of the 18th Annual Meeting of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM), Beijing, China, presented at 18th Annual Meeting of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM), Beijing, China, 10 June 2012 - 14 June 2012
,2012, 'Cortical Thickness of the Cingulate Gyrus in Memory & Ageing Study [Abstract Poster 58]', in Proceedings of the 18th Annual Meeting of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM), Beijing, China, presented at 18th Annual Meeting of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM), Beijing, China, 10 June 2012 - 14 June 2012
,2012, 'High “normal” blood glucose is associated with accelerated brain aging [Abstract 935]', in Proceedings of the 18th Annual Meeting of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM), Beijing, China, presented at 18th Annual Meeting of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM), Beijing, China, 10 June 2012 - 14 June 2012
,2012, 'Human Neurogenesis Signal Predicts Hippocampal Structural Plasticity following ECT [Abstract Poster 728]', in Proceedings of the 18th Annual Meeting of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM), Beijing, China, presented at 18th Annual Meeting of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM), Beijing, China, 10 June 2012 - 14 June 2012
,2012, 'Improving the detection of blood pressure and regional gray matter volume associations in the health [Abstract Poster 918]', in Proceedings of the 18th Annual Meeting of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM), Beijing, China, presented at 18th Annual Meeting of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM), Beijing, China, 10 June 2012 - 14 June 2012
,2012, 'Supervisory Experience in Midlife Slows Rate of Hippocampal Atrophy in Late Life (O-Th4) [Abstract Poster 945]', in Proceedings of the 18th Annual Meeting of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM), Beijing, China, presented at 18th Annual Meeting of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM), Beijing, China, 10 June 2012 - 14 June 2012
,2012, 'The heritability of brain structure in the elderly: results from the Older Australian Twin Study [Abstract Poster 380]', in Proceedings of the 18th Annual Meeting of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM), Beijing, China, presented at 18th Annual Meeting of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM), Beijing, China, 10 June 2012 - 14 June 2012
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