HEADBOX Lab investigates brain function through basic and applied psychophysiological research. We are based at NICM at Western Sydney University.

Sydney, New South Wales
Joined November 2016
Check out how we're using AI to improve care for older people 👇 Thanks @MBG_SPHERE for the project support and @LindaMusic8 for the awesome write-up!
The Winter edition of In-SPHERE is live! Explore Integrated Diabetes Care, body mapping, and our feature on the POWH Precision Care Clinic from four unique perspectives: an implementation scientist, a geneticist, an oncologist, and patient. issuu.com/in-sphere/docs/win…
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📢📢📢 Let’s talk about sex, inflammaging, and cognition, baby! Superstar #MPhil candidate Dr Ryan Childs' new meta-analysis and meta-regression of 106 case-control studies is out now in BBI Health. Check it out 👇 sciencedirect.com/science/ar… @DrKaramacoska
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Are you an expert in #ketogenictherapies? Then, we need you! The Delphi aims to gain expert consensus on #bestpractice for clinical practice & clinical trial design. For more information, or to start now lnkd.in/g3wQ727q @DoktorGen @drmikenz @DrKaramacoska @HEADBOXLab
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📢Cognitive Neuroscientists! We have a 3-year, full-time position available in @HEADBOXLab as a Technical Support Officer to run research activities in our clinical laboratory! Applications due 20:30 AEDT 8 Feb 2024! @ACNS_Official @ASocPsy #phdchat uws.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?…
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Honoured to give a #keynote at #ASP2023 @ASocPsy How do we teach an old #brain new tricks? #Dementia prevention and early intervention!
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So honoured to have my research presented by my favourite and littlest colleague! Kynurenine pathway metabolites are promising markers for response to treatment in Alzheimer’s disease (as Atlas said) 🧠🥰
Atlas gave a great poster presentation on behalf of @JoelleMetri at #ASP2023 @ASocPsy Results from KARVIAH kynurenine pathway sub-study @RalphNMartins1
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So proud of our amazing @HEADBOXLab team presenting at #NICM higher degree #research conference today! @lauren_dewsbury @AdeleCave87 Ryan Childs & Gabriela Caballero had a rockstar performance 🎸🌟
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Dear @AcademicEEG community Next year marks 100 years since the discovery of human #EEG. In celebration, we are documenting the impact this discovery has had on our understanding of the brain and asking you to make predictions about the future... tinyurl.com/EEG100
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Starting a #PhD? You need to read this article about: The care and maintenance of your adviser/supervisor. Download the Nature article on this topic here. buff.ly/2PKIX7V #PhDchat #PhDforum #postgrad #academicchatter
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A celebration of creativity and science, our exhibit showcased the power of arts-based communication in promoting #brainhealth and reducing #dementiarisk. Huge shoutout to our amazing staff, students, and volunteers who made it possible! @westsydunews @MARCSInstitute
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6 years ago, today, I entered the OR for the first time. I was blown away by the experience. Flash forward to now– and I am a rising fourth year medical student who is applying to General Surgery residency in just a few short months! So beyond excited to be a part of #Match2024!
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Congrats @JoelleMetri .. you did it !
Huge congratulations to super star ✨⭐ @JoelleMetri for submitting her #MRes thesis! Such an important piece of work on minimally invasive #tryptophan metabolic biomarkers for #Alzheimers disease risk. @westernsydneyu @istry_media @DoktorGen @DrMitchLow
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Older adults want to eat purple anthocyanin foods 🫐🍆🍇for cognitive health🧠but struggle to incorporate them into diet Barriers: budget & limited availability Helpers: taste & social support Simple recipes & ⬆️options at stores needed to support mdpi.com/2164402
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📢📢OUT NOW - The second edition of In-SPHERE magazine, featuring inspiring profiles and thought-provoking research, including work by our own AAA CAG member @DrKaramacoska from @westernsydneyu. Check it out below #dementia #research 👇👇
The February issue of In-SPHERE is out now. Read about new research into the #microbiome in #pregnancy or about the development of a #dementia-friendly community in SWS PLUS lots more. issuu.com/in-sphere/docs/feb…
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Thank you to the beautiful @HEADBOXLab team for the lovely end of year gift! Had a blast at our lunch party today. So good to see everyone in person and celebrate a massive year. Bring on 2023 🥳💪🏽
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SLT improves ⬆️ episodic memory in people living with mild cognitive impairment relative to placebo 🧠 @DoktorGen presenting exciting findings at the #NICM End of Year Showcase!
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At @AusNeuroSoc? Be sure to check out Madi's poster on combined #CBD #THC for #Alzheimers!
Great job #PhD superstar Madilyn Coles for you poster presentation @AusNeuroSoc on combined #cannabinoid treatment in #Alzheimers animal model!
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