research
Currently I am working as a Postdoctoral researcher on an NHMRC project investigating multi-sensory hallucinations. I also contribute to a large, multi-site NHMRC trial investigating an antioxidant (N-acetylcysteine; NAC) as an adjunct treatment for chronic schizophrenia. My PhD research was a subset of this study, and explored the way antioxidants in the brain - measured through MRI - relate to schizophrenia symptoms. While evidence suggests that oxidative stress may contribute to cognitive impairment and the negative symptoms of schizophrenia, very little is understood about the nature of this relationship. If you’re interested in reading more, here is a recent publication we wrote exploring the efficacy of NAC.