December 2008

The Genetics of 'Hearing Voices'

December 2008
Schizophrenia Research Institute researchers investigate the genetic changes that may be involved in cognitive symtoms of the ilness.

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November 2008

Flattened Emotional Responses

November 2008
Schizophrenia Research Institute researchers investigate the negative symptom of 'blunted affect' in schizophrenia

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October 2008

Inaugural Schizophrenia Fellowship Awarded

October 2008
Jack & Judy Gibson's contribution to the Schizophrenia Research Institute is recognised.

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Spark of Genius 2009

October 2008
The ‘Spark of Genius’ fundraising ball is a one of its kind event.

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NHMRC Grant Success

October 2008
Schizophrenia Research Institute scientists awarded over $2.3M in funding for schizophrenia research.

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Cannabis, Psychosis and Brain Damage

October 2008
Recent research sheds more light on the cannabis question.

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August 2008

Genetic Discovery Leads to New Treatments for Schizophrenia

August 2008
Schizophrenia Research Institute researchers are homing in on the molecular causes of schizophrenia.

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July 2008

City2Surf for Schizophrenia

July 2008
Support the Schizophrenia Research Institute by running the City2Surf.

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February 2008

Genetic Tool a Hot Tip to Schizophrenia

February 2008
The study of tiny snippets of genetic material called micro RNAs is one of the hottest areas of medical research.

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New HeadLines Newsletter On-Line

February 2008
The most recent issue of the Schizophrenia Research Institute's newsletter HeadLines is available on-line.

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October 2007

$3.8 Million for Schizophrenia Research

October 2007
NSW Premier Morris Iemma and the Macquarie Bank Foundation launch a powerful new partnership.

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Financial Services Sector Raises $230,000

October 2007
Schizophrenia Research Institute named as IFSA Community Partner.

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Cognitive and Emotional Development of Young People

October 2007
Janssen-Cilag and Schizophrenia Research Institute partner on a new project.

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An Inspiring Combo of Cocktails and Consciousness

October 2007
Where else would you go to enjoy an evening of ancient brain science and a disappearing red dot?

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A Tribute to Gregory

October 2007
In memory of Gregory Lema.

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September 2007

SRI Early Career Researcher Award 2007

Septemer 2007
This annual award recognises and rewards the dedication and achievements of one of SRI's most gifted early career researchers.

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July 2007

Differences in the hippocampus

July 2007
Further evidence implicates the dysbindin gene in schizophrenia.

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June 2007

Spark of Genius 07 Does it Again!

June 2007
The Schizophrenia Research Institute's flagship event raises $200,000 for schizophrenia research.

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New HeadLines Newsletter On-Line

June 2007
The most recent issue of the Schizophrenia Research Institute's newsletter HeadLines is available on-line.

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May 2007

Australian Schizophrenia Research Bank Launched

May 2007
The largest ever Australian brain research project is launched by the Schizophrenia Research Institute.

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October 2006

Introducing Australia's First Chair of Schizophrenia Research

October 2006
NISAD is extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Cynthia Shannon Weickert as the NISAD Chair of Schizophrenia Research.

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Pratt Foundation Takes NISAD Nationwide

October 2006
The Pratt Foundation provides $1.4M to nationalise the Australian Schizophrenia Research Bank.

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From the Executive Director.....

October 2006
Debbie Willcox describes some of NISAD's highlights from the last 3 months.

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Fast Tracking Beta Meds

October 2006
NISAD's Beta Imager at Wollongong is helping to cut years off the timeline to new treatments.

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What Causes the Side Effects?

October 2006
NISAD's integrated research provides more information about the side effects of anti-psychotics.

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Ten Years On: NISAD Research 1996-2006

October 2006
A brief overview of NISAD's first 10 years of research.

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The M.C. Ainsworth Research Fellowship in Epigenetics

October 2006
A powerful new addition to NISAD's research program.

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Profile of NISAD Scientists....

October 2006
NISAD Senior Research Fellow and ASRB Manager, Dr Carmel Loughland.

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How Can You Help NISAD?

October 2006
How you can support NISAD's important research in schizophrenia.

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May 2006

'Spark of Genius' Raises $250,000

May 2006
NISAD's black tie dinner raises $250,000 for schizophrenia research.

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A New World Resource for Schizophrenia Research

May 2006
NISAD awarded $1.75 million by the NHMRC to create an internationally unique enabling facility for schizophrenia research.

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Scan Path Training for a Better Life

May 2006
Facial recogition compueter software provides a potentially exciting breakthrough in treatment of a major impact of schizophrenia.

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From the Executive Director.....

May 2006
Debbie Willcox describes some of NISAD's highlights from the last 3 months.

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A FAT Chance of Becoming Manic-Depressive

May 2006
First bipolar disorder risk gene found.

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Schizophrenia and Substance Use

May 2006
Breaking the cycle of cigarette and cannabis smoking.

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Two Genetic Keys to Schizophrenia

May 2006
NISAD researchers discover important genetic clues to schizophrenia.

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NISAD Scientists Win NARSAD Young Investigator Awards

May 2006
Two NISAD researchers awarded prestigious grants from the USA.

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Why Proteomics is the New Buzzword in Worldwide Schizophrenia Research

May 2006
42 protein differences detected in a schizophrenia 'hot spot'.

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APRN - The Birth of a National Program for Psychosis Research

May 2006
NISAD Founding Chairman Prof. Stan Catts rallies support for a national effort against psychotic disorders.

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Australian Schizophrenia Conference

May 2006
Details of the upcoming ASC meeting - Australia's major schizophrenia conference.

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Profile of NISAD Scientists....

May 2006
NISAD Senior Research Officer Sinthuja Sivagnanasundaram.

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Young Scientist Scholarships

May 2006
NISAD provides career opportunites for young Australian schizophrenia researchers.

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April 2006

NISAD Research Featured on ABC Radio National

April 2006
NISAD's research and the impact of schizophrenia features on 'All in the Mind'.

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December 2005

The Australian Schizophrenia Research Bank (ASRB)

December 2005
NISAD awarded $1.75 million by the NHMRC to create an internationally unique enabling facility for schizophrenia research.

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November 2005

A Worldwide Web of Schizophrenia Research

November 2005
NISAD to create the world's biggest online collaborative schizophrenia research facility.

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Investigating the Origins of Emotional Response

November 2005
NISAD's Newcastle team combines two research techniques to investigate how schizophrenia affects recognition of emotion.

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From the Executive Director.....

November 2005
Debbie Willcox describes some of NISAD's highlights from the last 3 months.

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Whose Brain Is It, Anyway?

November 2005
The NSW Tissue Resource Centre investigates the barriers to brain donation - and breaks through them.

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A New Model of Schizophrenia

November 2005
Is sensory deprivation during brain development the sinlge cause?

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The Missing Matter

November 2005
NISAD-supported research discovers correlations between changes in brain structure and symptoms of schizophrenia.

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Delusions as Self-Defence

November 2005
NISAD-supported graduate Ryan Mackay's thesis attracts high-level attention.

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Profile of NISAD Scientists....

November 2005
PhD student Matthew Hughes and 'Gift of Hope' Brain Donor Coordinator, Yen Lim.

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Prevention is Better than Cure

November 2005
NISAD-affiliated scientists awarded two NHMRC project grants.

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The 'VineFire' Glows Again for NISAD

November 2005
Hungerford Hill continue to provide excellent support for NISAD.

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New NISAD Board Member

November 2005
Janet McDonald AO joins the NISAD Board.

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August 2005

The Windows of the Soul

August 2005
How does schizophrenia affect the ability to share attention and empathy?

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Early Intervention Poster Goes National

August 2005
NISAD launches Australia's first schizophrenia early intervention awareness poster.

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In Memory of Prof. Neil McConaghy

August 2005
A tribute to a founding NISAD scientist.

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From the Executive Director.....

August 2005
Debbie Willcox describes some of NISAD's highlights from the last 3 months.

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Rotary Enables Research Volunteers to Make a Difference

August 2005
NISAD connects volunteers, brain donors and DNA donors into a new force for research.

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How Medications Alter Genes

August 2005
NISAD's Dr Albert Chetcuti uses mice to explore how drugs affect human genes.

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Prof. Loris Chahl Steps Down

August 2005
A founding member of NISAD's scientific team retires.

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St. George Foundation Funds a Schizophrenia Research First

August 2005
NISAD scientists at the University of Wollongong discover a first for schizophrenia research.

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Fatty Acids and Brain Signals

August 2005
Two Wollongong University studies investigate the abnormally low levels of fatty acids in schizophrenia brain and red cell membranes.

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Profile of NISAD Scientists

August 2005
Dr Irina Dedova and Dr Marion Kellenbach.

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New NISAD Board Member

August 2005
Irene Moss AO joins the NISAD Board.

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April 2005

Pinpointing Where the Damage is Done

April 2005
Widely reported in TV and print media, this NISAD breakthrough has located some sources of impaired thinking in schizophrenia.

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Thanks to the Big Hearts on Sydney's Building Sites

April 2005
A spectacular display of giant banners to support NISAD across Sydney's building sites.

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A Great Start to 2005

April 2005
Executive Director Debbie Willcox describes NISAD's great start to 2005.

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Three New Scanpath Studies Build From Previous Findings

April 2005
NISAD researchers are examining eye movements to explore psychosis, cannabis and potential remediation.

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In Loving Memory of Natasha

April 2005
NISAD awards the Natasha Snow Scholarship for Schizophrenia Research.

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PPI: Testing the Brain's Security Systems

April 2005
NISAD initiates new 'sensory gating' research.

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$2 Million for Bigger and Better Brain Banks

April 2005
NHMRC awards $2 million to develop a National Network of Brain Banks.

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Early Intervention Posters on Display

April 2005
Designed and produced by NISAD, Australia's first medical information poster on schizophrenia.

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Three New NISAD Researchers

April 2005
NISAD appoints three new postdoctoral researchers to join the research effort.

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Why I Support NISAD

April 2005
Andrew Mohl, Managing Director and CEO of AMP Ltd tells why supporting schizophrenia research is so important.

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Golfers Swing $32,000 for Schizophrenia Research

April 2005
The Baulderstone Hornibrook NISAD Charity Golf Day supports schizophrenia research.

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Hungerford Hill's 'VINEFIRE' Raises $20,000

April 2005
The Hungerford Hill Winery holds a unique event to raise funds for schizophrenia research.

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Can Your Workplace Help NISAD?

April 2005
Have the dark days of stigma about mental illness been left behind?

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October 2004

A 'Virtual' Brain Bank for Schizophrenia Research

October 2004
MRI brain images from eight separate schizophrenia studies will be processed for precise comparisons.

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First International Grant for NISAD

October 2004
Dr Carmel Loughland is awarded a US-based NARSAD Young Investigator Award.

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Sponsors and Supporters Lunch at AMP

October 2004
NISAD's annual thank you to sponsors and major supporters held at AMP.

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NISAD's New Executive Director

October 2004
NISAD's welcomes Deborah Willcox as the new Executive Director.

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The Inner Voices of Depression

October 2004
NISAD links to WA to investigate why 'the voices' say negative things.

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Investigating the Causes of the Imbalanced Mind

October 2004
NISAD scientists investigate the chemical system that prevents the brain becoming overexcited.

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Memory Performance Measures the Family Link

October 2004
NISAD scientists investigate memory performance in people with schizophrenia and their family members.

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$100,000 - from Car Parking!

October 2004
Workers at the Bovis Lend Lease Jackson's Landing site donate over $100,000 to NISAD.

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Saying it Loud and Clear

October 2004
Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union continue outstanding support for NISAD.

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De Martin and Gasparini, Roseville Memorial Club and NSW Clubs Dig Deep for NISAD

October 2004
More great support for NISAD.

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At Risk in the Danger Zone

October 2004
What can we do to give Australian teenagers a better chance against psychosis?

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Two New PhD Scholarship Studies

October 2004
NISAD is currently supporting 22 PhD students undertaking schizophrenia research.

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MessageBox: A Community Message from Telstra

October 2004
A new service from Telstra allows people without a working phone to stay in touch with family and friends.

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New Directors Join the NISAD Board

October 2004
NISAD is pleased to announce four new Board members.

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Schizophrenia Fellowship Wins at Federal Level

October 2004
Long-lasting depot version of atypical anti-psychotic treatment approved by PBS.

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Marilyn Mitchell Wins Award

October 2004
Patron of NISAD 'Gift of Hope' Tissue Donor Program wins Charity Volunteer Award.

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Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Takes an Active Interest

October 2004
NISAD presents information to long-standing supporter.

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April 2004

NSW Health Pledges $500,000 for Australia's First University Chair of Schizophrenia Research'

April 2004
At NISAD's major 2004 fundraising event, 'A Spark of Genius', Health Minister Morris Iemma announces funding for Australia's first Chair of Schizophrenia Research.

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The Bank With Deposits Worth More Than Money

April 2004
Michael Costs opens Hunter DNA Bank for Schizophrenia Research.

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Exploring the Neural Geography of Emotional Respones

April 2004
Two new studies shed light on the communication breakdowns of schizophrenia.

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Zeroing in on a Mental Health 'Black Spot'

April 2004
Research from NISAD's Wollongong team focuses on the anterior cingulate cortex - a mental health 'black spot'.

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Founding Scientific Director Steps Down

April 2004
Prof. Philip Ward steps down as Scientific Director of NISAD with Prof. Vaughan Carr taking up the position.

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Street Drugs and Schizophrenia

April 2004
Several NISAD studies are investigating why schizophrenia is so often associated with heavy usage of illicit drugs.

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Hope is the Key to Rehabilitation

April 2004
A NISAD-supported study in Wollongong is investigating the experience of recovery from schizophrenia.

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$2 Million for the Brain Bank

April 2004
The NSW TRC received a $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (US).

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Dr Tim Karl Joins the Team

April 2004
NISAD welcomes Dr Tim Karl to to the NISAD team at the Garvan Institute.

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Thank You Holroyd CityFest 2004!

April 2004
Holroyd CityFest 2004 chooses NISAD as this year's charity.

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TMP/Hudson Bazaar Raises $3,000

April 2004
NISAD chosen as charity for TMP/Hudson Global Resources.

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NISAD's Unique Approach Pays Off

April 2004
NISAD's TV appeals for research volunteers proove extraordinarily successful.

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January 2004

'Spark of Genius'

January 2004
NISAD's major 2004 fundraising event, featuring Andrew Denton & Wendy Harmer will be held at NSW Parliament House on 19 March 2004.

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Mine Workers Support NISAD

January 2004
The Mine Workers Trust donates $50,000 to establish a new NISAD research laboratory in Newcastle.

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December 2003

DNA Bank for Schizophrenia and Allied Disorders Launched

December 2003
Minister for the Hunter, Michael Costa officially launches the Hunter DNA Bank for Schizophrenia and Allied Disorders.

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November 2003

NISAD Scientists Awarded Major NHMRC Grant

November 2003
Investigation of the brain changes associated with schizophrenia and early and late onset long-term cannabis use.

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The Beginnings of BETA Research

November 2003
After a year long campaign by the South Coast community, schizophrenia research gets the best Beta imager in the world.

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Newcastle Shows What Integrated Research Can Do

November 2003
Brain bank, DNA bank, ERP, fMRI, and 'Gene Chips' working together against schizophrenia.

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NISAD Sponsors Take a Bow

November 2003
NISAD's Third Annual Sponsors and Supporters lunch recognises major benefactors from 2002-2003.

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Is 'Hearing Voices' Caused by Hyperactive Neurons

November 2003
NISAD scientist invited to present at the world's biggest neuroscience conference.

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NSW Invests in the Brain Banker from Japan

November 2003
Prof. Izuru Matsumoto is awarded a prestigious NSW Biofirst Award to join the NSW TRC.

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$400,000 Awarded to Study Hallucinations and Delusions

November 2003
NISAD affiliated scientist Robyn Langdon and Scientific Director Philip Ward launch major psychosis study.

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NISAD Launches Australia's First TV Brain Donor Appeal

November 2003
NISAD's TV recruitment campaign for brain donors commences in Sydney.

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Dr Tina Says Thanks to NISAD

November 2003
The first NISAD-funded postgraduate student completed her PhD.

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'Grow yo Moe' Campaign Scores Well

November 2003
South Sydney Rabbitohs support NISAD.

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Lee Drury Joins NISAD Team

November 2003
Lee Drury joins NISAD to help raise funds and awareness for schizophrenia research.

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Record Turnout for Garvan/NISAD Seminar

November 2003
Free public seminar on mental illness fills the Garvan Institute's auditorium.

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Boardroom Developments

November 2003
Three new Directors have joined the NISAD Board.

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Don McDonald's Parliament House Farewell

November 2003
NISAD's champion fundraiser Don McDonald is retiring and the institute plans a major event.

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Westpac: The Fun of Fundraising

November 2003
The Westpac Compensation Team raise funds for NISAD research.

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Take Jack Gibson's Advice - and Donate to NISAD

November 2003
Legendary league figure, Jack Gibson donates royalties from new book to NISAD.

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Woollahra Council and Sydney Souths Aid Recovery Centre

November 2003
NISAD's Don McDonald facilitates generous support for recovery centre.

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Farwell and Thanks to Maria and Jim

November 2003
Two long serving NISAD employees farwell the Institute.

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June 2003

How Rats and Mice are Helping Schizophrenia Research

June 2003
NISAD & QCSR have been awarded a major grant from the Viertel Foundation to initiate a collaborative NSW-QLD schizophrenia research project.

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Research Register Appeal Goes National

June 2003
NISAD launches a major recruitment drive for the Schizophrenia Research Register and DNA Bank.

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Charting the Circuits of Emotional Response

June 2003
NISAD's Dr Pritha Das utilises fMRI and skin conductance responses to examine emotional processing in schizophrenia.

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Aiding Schizophrenia Research In Sydney and Newcastle

June 2003
Two new employees join the NISAD mission to find the means to prevent and cure schizophrenia.

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The Building Industry Digs Deep

June 2003
CFMEU, Westfields and Bovis Lend Lease lay solid foundations for more NISAD research.

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New Chairman for NISAD

June 2003
Mr Peter Demsey elected as the new Chairman of NISAD.

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Wollongong is Finishing the Job!

June 2003
NISAD's $200,000 brain camera is ready to go - thanks to the whole South Coast community.

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Telstra Does it with Trivia

June 2003
Telstra Friends host a trivia night in support of NISAD schizophrenia research.

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April 2003

NISAD & QCSR Initiate Major Collaborative Project

April 2003
NISAD & QCSR have been awarded a major grant from the Viertel Foundation to initiate a collaborative NSW-QLD schizophrenia research project.

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March 2003

Big Federal Support for Major Research Discovery

March 2003
NISAD scientists awarded an NHMRC project grant ($360,000) for a brain imaging study of auditory processing dysfunction in schizophrenia.

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How do we Direct our Attention?

March 2003
NISAD's Dr Jim Lagopoulos combines visual scan path techniques and fMRI to investigate how the brain 'pays attention'.

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Understanding Cannabis

March 2003
NISAD scientists investigate the link between the effects of cannabis and schizophrenia.

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'Gift of Hope' Translates Well in Kyoto, Japan

March 2003
The Patron of NISAD's 'Gift of Hope' Tissue Donor Program, Marilyn Mitchell, reports from the International Schizophrenia Conference.

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Which Genes Cause Schizophrenia?

March 2003
NISAD's Dr Albert Chetcuti uses mice, drugs and gene-chip technology to narrow the list of suspects.

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Reinforcing the Fight Against Schizophrenia

March 2003
Dr Bill Budd joins NISAD's Newcastle team to accelerate research into sensory processing dysfunctions in schizophrenia.

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Attracting the Brightest Brains - Postgradute Student Numbers Double

March 2003
A vital part of NISAD's mission is to promote schizophrenia research as a bright career opportunity to young scientists.

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You're Never Too Old to Donate Your Brain

March 2003
Ms Albert Daniel, aged 102 years, becomes the oldest person to pledge her brain to the NSW TRC.

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Stars Shine at Year of the Goat Fundraiser

March 2003
Over $110,000 raised for NISAD schizophrenia research at Goat Island fundraising event.

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Bill Grace Picks a Winner for NISAD at Rosehill

March 2003
Australia's first horse race dedicated to schizophrenia - the NISAD Schizophrenia Research Handicap.

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Seaquest Hits Halfway Point

March 2003
Donna Eyde's epic 4.000km kayak journey to raise funds for NISAD reaches the halfway mark.

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Wollongong Goes One BETA

March 2003
The South Coast community continues the campaign to fund a Beta Imager for NISAD's Wollongong research team.

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NISAD Joins Research Australia

March 2003
Research Australia is a national body committed to making health and medical research a higher priority.

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January 2003

The Genetics of Schizophrenia

January 2003
NISAD mobilises Research Register volunteers and the new 'gene-chip' technology to crack the DNA code of schizophrenia.

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Breakfast Point Funds Concord Research

January 2003
NISAD-affiliated Concord Hospital researchers use Gamma camera technology to pinpoint which parts of the brain are affected by schizophrenia, leading to better targeted treatment.

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Telstra Helps Open New 'Pathways to Care'

January 2003
The Telstra Foundation provides NISAD with a major grant to investigate the 'pathways to care' for first episode psychosis patients.

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Visual Scan Path Research Generates New Look at Schizophrenia

January 2003
NISAD scientists are utilising visual scan path techniques to investigate abnormal eye movements in schizophrenia.

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What is a Delusion?

January 2003
NISAD collaborates on a study aiming to investigate how delusions may arise from specific malfunctions in the brain's information processing systems.

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Investigating Bipolar Disorder to Improve Diagnosis

January 2003
NISAD scientists are collaborating on an fMRI study on bipolar disorder, an allied disorder of schizophrenia.

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Renewing a Powerful Partnership for Mental Health

January 2003
NSW Health applauds and extends the highly successful NISAD/NSW Health Partnership Project, raising funds and awareness for schizophrenia research.

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New Supporters Rally to the Cause at the Annual Sponsors Lunch

January 2003
Over 70 people attend the annual NISAD Sponsors and Supporters Lunch held in Sydney.

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Donna Launches SeaQuest Epic

January 2003
Donna Eyde will paddle a kayak from Cooktown to Wollongong to help mental health.

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Construction Leaders Build Another Big Donation

January 2003
Australian constructuion industry leaders gather to provide support for NISAD's mission.

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NSW Clubs Swing Into Fundraising By Golf

January 2003
The NSW Clubs Association hold the inaugural, annual NSW Clubs Four Ball Invitational Golf Championship in support of NISAD.

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'Flo-Jo' Runs Up a $1,000 Donation

January 2003
Joanne Roberts runs the Sydney Marathon to support NISAD.

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