Biological Psychiatry Australia
Biological Psychiatry Australia is a society established in 2010 for professionals interested in the advancement of biological research in psychiatry.
The research focus of the Society encompasses the application of biological techniques to investigate and better understand the causes of psychiatric disorders and the translation of neuroscience research to the development of more effective clinical treatments.
The society convenes annually at a meeting designed to promote academic exchange and collaboration between researchers and clinicians working in related fields.
Executive committee |
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| President | Thomas Burne
University of Queensland |
| Vice-president | Andrea Gogos
Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health |
| Secretary | Tertia Purves-Tyson
Neuroscience Research Australia |
| Treasurer | Christina Perry
Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health |
| Webmaster | James Kesby
University of Queensland |
| ECRN representative | Elysia Sokolenko
South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute |
| Committee members | |
| Sarah Cohen-Woods | Flinders University |
| Yann Quidé | University of New South Wales |
| Zoltan Sarnyai | James Cook University |
| Lauren Harms | University of Newcastle |
BPA Equality and Diversity Statement
- Biological Psychiatry Australia (BPA) has a mission to promote research and innovation in the field of biological psychiatry within Australia.
- Diversity drives quality and innovation, and so BPA strives to develop a strong culture of diversity and inclusivity. We aim for all voices to be heard, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, social class, sexuality, or religion.
- We recognise our responsibility to our membership to promote equality of opportunity across all our activities, including developing meeting programs, and bestowing prizes and awards. We will not tolerate actions or language that discriminates against any person or persons based on gender, race, disability, age, social class, sexuality, religion or otherwise at any event held by or sponsored by BPA.
- Through fostering a culture of inclusivity, we aim to promote diversity and provide a forum where researchers of all levels and all backgrounds can freely share ideas and inspiration.
Click here for a report on the Society’s launch in 2010.
Click here for a copy of the BPA constitution.