Neurobiology, Learning and Behaviour

The Neurobiology, Learning and Behaviour research group comprises academics and student with a particular interest in further understanding the brain and cognition. Research in this area focuses on aspects of neuropsychology and neuroscience, EEG, biopsychology and behaviour genetics. Topics of interest also include learning, language and cognitive psychology. Addiction as well as behaviour change are also areas of interest.

OUR STAFF

Dr Deborah Apthorp

Dr Bernie Cocks

Dr Will Coventry

Dr Graham Jamieson

A/Prof John Malouff

A/Prof Clara Murray

Dr Adam Rock

Dr Liz Temple

Dr Phil Tully

PROJECTS

FUNDED

• ADSAT: Academic Development Study of Australian Twins
• Life-Course Blood Pressure and Cognition – this epidemiological study aims to identify whether cumulative and incremental exposure to high blood pressure is associated with a decline in cognitive function (NHMRC)
• The VARIABLE BRAIN Consortium: individual participant data meta-analysis of blood pressure variability and brain health (ADDF, DARF)
• Blood Pressure Variation, Mood and Cognitive Function (RCF, NHF)

ONGOING

• COVID Cognition
• Parkinson’s disease in rural and regional Australia
• Developing behavioural markers of disease progression in Parkinson’s disease

CONTACT

Cluster lead: Dr Deborah Apthorp