Monash University School of Clinical Sciences

How do we move faster from lab discovery to better mental health care?

Monash-led CPPR, co-founded by A/Prof Rachel Hill and Prof Suresh Sundram, is aligning models, data and clinical insight to find convergent causal pathways and new targets.

📰 Read the Molecular Psychiatry perspective: bit.ly/4iCZiFU
🔗 Find out how to join CPPR: bit.ly/4iwUGRL

#MentalHealthResearch #BiologicalPsychiatry #TranslationalResearch

Congratulations to Professors Graeme Polglase and Connie Wong, awarded 2025 @heartfoundation grants for innovative research in newborn resuscitation and stroke-related inflammation.

Their work continues to advance cardiovascular health across the lifespan.
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3LD1CjM

#HeartFoundation #Research #CardiovascularHealth #Monash

The @SCSMonash congratulates four educators recognised in the 2025 Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Awards:

Dr Lisa Barker – Innovation in Learning and Teaching (ATLAS Team)
Professor Janeane Dart – Educational Leadership
Dr Marijke Mitchell – Industry Education Programs
Dr Liza Barbour – Programs that Enhance Learning

We are proud to celebrate their leadership in advancing education that prepares future health professionals to meet community needs.
📰Read more: bit.ly/3LG1HmM

#ClinicalSciences #MonashHealth #EducationExcellence #TeachingInnovation #MonashUniversity #VCAwards

A Bendigo mum found care at Bendigo Health’s Parent-Infant Unit and now helps other parents through the same journey.

Prof Megan Galbally (@SCSMonash; @RANZCP Vic rep) told @abcnews we need more public parent-infant beds and stronger GP referral pathways, especially outside metro areas.

Read: bit.ly/4oU0QgO
Note: suicidal ideation discussed.

#PerinatalMentalHealth #ParentInfantUnits #RegionalHealth

What happens when a child begins to lose skills they once had?

Monash’s developmental paediatrics program is reshaping care for regression, FASD, autism and more — integrating research, co-design and clinical innovation.

🔗 Read the full story: bit.ly/47ka0gu
📰 Explore our 60 years of impact series: bit.ly/4hzn8lt
🎥 Watch the full video: bit.ly/3Lfqu0K

#ChildHealth #Paediatrics #GrowingMinds #60YearsOfImpact