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Biological Psychiatry Australia @biolpsychaust

#BiolPsychAust is basic researchers, clinicians & psychiatrists at the intersection of biology & psychiatry | #BPA2025 | supporting @BPA_ECRN | RT ≠ Endorsement

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The 13th Isaac Schweitzer Lecture at #BPA2025 was delivered by Professor Alex Fornito (@AFornito). A fascinating look into how brain mapping and modelling approaches are advancing our understanding of mental illness. 🧠✨
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Another fantastic symposium at #BPA2025 with Dr Enda Byrne, Dr Warda Syeda, Dr Trang Cao, and Prof Josselin Houenou, addressing one of the foundational challenges in biological psychiatry; the heterogeneity of psychiatric disorders.
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The amazing science continues with our second session for the day at #BPA2025! Congratulations to @KynaConn, @hkatemacpherson and Xavier Maddern on being awarded the highest ranked abstracts for this years meeting.
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From exploring psilocybin’s effects on dopamine responses, to the role of melatonin in bipolar disorder, and the sex-specific neurocircuitry of binge drinking, this session truly captured the depth and breadth of work being undertaken in the BPA community 🤩
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Day 2 of #BPA2025 kicked off with a brilliant symposium, where @ClaireFoldi, @anthonyjhannan, and @BurneTom shared their landmark work in developing a comprehensive online library categorising and evaluating animal models for psychiatric conditions.
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As discussed by Lived Experience Advisory Panel Chair @hkatemacpherson this co-designed resource will hopefully address a critical challenge in mental health research and accelerate treatment development. We can’t wait to see more from this great collaborative effort! 🐁🧠🧬
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Our first @BPA_ECRN plenary award winner is Georgia Caruana (@georgiacaruana), presenting her work on biological correlates of cognition in bipolar disorder #BPA2025
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Our second BPA Early Career Researcher Excellence Plenary Award winner is Nicola Acevedo (ECR category), with her work on neurobiological treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder, with a focus on modulating neurocircuitry at #BPA2025
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Another great Data Blitz session at #BPA2025, with excellent talks on a range of fascinating topics 🧠
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Starting the afternoon with the 16th Aubrey Lewis Award Lecture at the #BPA2025, presented by Dr Natalie Matosin
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An amazing line-up of speakers in the first Datablitz session at #BPA2025!🧠
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Starting the first morning of the #BPA2025 with a great symposium: ‘How does the hypothalamus contribute to mental illness? Thinking beyond endocrine dysfunction’ With @Dr_CJP, @SLOCONNOR, @IredaleJackie and Dr Trevor Steward
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#BPA2025 kicks off with laughs! Opening night, Sci Fight Comedy Debate: 'AI will replace mental healthcare' 🤖🥼 Scientists vs. Comedians with @StephenWood8 @jess_nithi @BurneTom and @PedroCooray Elyce Phillips Jeremiah Detto
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‼️FINAL CALL ‼️ With less than 1 week to go this is your LAST chance to REGISTER for BPA2025! Registrations CLOSE COB Wed 22 Oct. Do it today! 👉 Register here: biolpsychaustralia.com.au/co… 👉 Program here: biolpsychaustralia.com.au/co… 💫 See you there! 💫
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The countdown to BPA is here with less than 3 weeks to go! Some important reminders: 👉 if you haven't, register ASAP as places are capped! biolpsychaustralia.com.au/co… 👉 deadline for the BPA Carers Support Bursary due this Friday! biolpsychaustralia.com.au/co…
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Under three weeks to go until #BPA2025 🤩 If you’re joining us and have carer responsibilities, don’t miss your chance to apply for the Carers Support Bursary! Applications close this Friday, 10th Oct.
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This is also your last chance to submit a late breaking poster abstract! If you are presenting, make sure to register as places are limited. We can’t wait to welcome you all to Melbourne! 🌟
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‼️Just 32 days until the 15th Annual BPA Scientific Meeting‼️ If you haven't already - REGISTER TODAY! 👉 lnkd.in/eFSDQE8P The preliminary program 👉 lnkd.in/gf6XpXZq showcases an incredible line-up of speakers and events. ⚡️Don't miss out!
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Late-breaking registrations remain OPEN until Oct 10th, but places are capped. So make sure you secure your spot today!
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‼️Announcement ‼️ 👉Check out the preliminary program for the 15th Annual BPA Scientific Meeting! biolpsychaustralia.com.au/co… And a reminder that registrations are OPEN NOW! Places are capped so don't miss out! BPA, 26th-28th Oct 2025, Melbourne 🧠
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