News & events

Helping those with acquired brain injury keep safe online

Understanding, preventing and managing the impact of cybercrime on people with acquired brain injury (ABI) is the focus of a new study by researchers at the Turner Institute, Monash University.

17 December, 2020

The dark side: How too much light is making us sick

Associate Professor Sean Cain and Dr Andrew Phillips of The Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health study the effects that artificial light has on our brains and physiology.

Turner Institute 2 December, 2020

New grant to address fatigue management in shift workers

Congratulations to Dr Andrew Phillips, who is the recipient of an ARC Discovery Grant aimed at addressing worker fatigue, and making safer work environments for millions of

Turner Institute 20 November, 2020

Turner Institute celebrates two researchers on Highly Cited Researchers 2020 List

Congratulations to Professors Alex Fornito and Murat Yucel who have once again been named on the 2020 Highly Cited Researchers list.

Turner Institute 19 November, 2020

Telehealth trauma program to treat ambulance paramedics

The Turner Institute, via the Turner Clinics, has been working with Ambulance Victoria and Worksafe to develop a peer-based group program to support employees through trauma-related mental health symptoms and PTSD

Turner Institute 18 November, 2020

Yarning Circles: Adopting a culturally sensitive approach to community-based research

Understanding how matters of cultural identity influence or affect the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal Australians is the focus of a research study exploring the impact of lateral violence on Indigenous communities.

Turner Institute 15 November, 2020

New study finds a link between sleep apnea and increased risk of dementia

A new study by Monash University has found that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been linked to an increased risk of dementia.

Turner Institute 11 November, 2020

New brain-training helps prevent relapse after alcohol treatment

Professor Antonio Verdejo-Garcia of the Turner Institute is part of a research team that has found that it may be possible to dampen the workings of the subconscious brain to prevent alcohol relapse, leading to a world-first trial of a

Turner Institute 8 November, 2020

Professor Shantha Rajaratnam appointed as new Chair of Sleep Health Foundation

Professor Shantha Rajaratnam, Deputy Director of the Turner Institute, has been announced as the new Chair of the Sleep Health Foundation. Shantha takes the reins from longstanding board member Dorothy Bruck, who has stepped down after four years

Turner Institute 2 November, 2020