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Biological Psychology (Neuropsychology, Psychopharmacology, Physiological Psychology)Biography
I am interested in understanding the neurobiological mechanisms of food intake control and addiction. Using multi-level approaches in rodent models, my research explores the neural circuits, neuropeptide function, gut-brain interaction, and intracellular signaling pathways that contribute to the control of feeding and addictive behaviours.
My Grants
2021-2023 Australian Research Council Discovery Project. How satiation...view more
I am interested in understanding the neurobiological mechanisms of food intake control and addiction. Using multi-level approaches in rodent models, my research explores the neural circuits, neuropeptide function, gut-brain interaction, and intracellular signaling pathways that contribute to the control of feeding and addictive behaviours.
My Grants
2021-2023 Australian Research Council Discovery Project. How satiation control reward value and cue-induced appetitive behaviours
2019-2021 NHMRC Project Grant. Neural mechanisms underlying the effects of glucagon-like peptide-1 on alcohol intake
2018 University of New South Wales Faculty of Science Research Grant. How glucagon-like peptide-1 reduces alcohol intake
2017-2019 Australian Research Council Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA). Neural circuits underlying the reinstatement of food reward-seeking
My Qualifications
PhD (Biomedical Science), University of South Australia
BHlthSci (Hons) University of Adelaide
BSc (Biomedical Science) University of Adelaide
My Awards
2016 Trainee Professional Development Award, Society for Neuroscience
2015 Harry R Kissileff Award for Best Oral Presentation, Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior
2015 New Investigator Travel Award, Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior
2012 Healthy Development Adelaide Travel Grant
2012 Ross Wishart Memorial Award Finalist, Australian Society for Medical Research
2011 Junior Investigator Travel Stipend Award, World Congress of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease
2011 Barbara Crase Bursary, The Australian Federation of University Women South Australia Trust Fund
2010 Young Investigator Award Semi Finalist, Women's and Children's Health Network, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Adelaide
2010 Ross Wishart Memorial Award Finalist, Australian Society for Medical Research
2010 Healthy Development Adelaide Travel Grant
My Research Supervision
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Areas of supervision
Neural mechanisms of food intake control and addiction
Currently supervising
Colin Vuong (Honours)