Media mentions

02/12/2014 Dr Bernadette Fitzgibbon, MAPrc, along with Dr Melita Giummarra, School of Psychological Sciences, commented on new research from Yale University that suggests that just because you're friendly, it doesn't mean you're adept at understanding how other people are feeling.
Nine MSN



02/12/2014 Associate Professor Edwina Wright, Department of Infectious Diseases, discussed the progress in #HIV research.
Medical Journal of Australia

03/12/2014 Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, Director, MAPrc, discussed how childhood trauma in women can affect the genetic disposition of their children.

3AW

03/12/2014 Adjunct Associate Professor Steve Ellen, MAPrc, on his favourite guest for the show.

774 ABC

Media mentions

24/11/2014 Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, MAPrc, received a "Contribution to Community by an Individual" award in the 2014 Melbourne Awards.   Jayashri was recognised as a world leading pioneer and a passionate advocate for women’s mental health, who has delivered a range of reforms including the establishment of MAPrc; development of a world-first treatment approach for women with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression; and establishment of a national register for managing pregnant women needing antipsychotic medications. Herald Sun

Media mentions

20/11/2014 Professor Peter Gibson, Head of the Department of Gastroenterology, had studied 34 people with irritable bowel syndrome who did not have coeliac disease but reacted badly to wheat and had concluded that non-coeliac gluten sensitivity "may exist".

Canberra Times

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/lifestyle/diet-and-fitness/ncgs-a-matter-of-some-sensitivity-over-gluten-20141118-11ompr.html

Media mentions

10/11/2014 Professor Peter Gibson, Head of the Department of Gastroenterology, discussed his research into FODMAPs. 

Huffington Post 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/07/fodmap-diet_n_6111096.html?utm_hp_ref=healthy-living&ir=Healthy+Living
17/11/2014 Prof Gibson commented on the difference between Diverticulitis and Diverticulosis.  Gibson discussed the symptoms of Diverticular and explained that it is out-pouchings from the bowel.

774 ABC

Media mentions

03/11/2014 Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, Direcor, MAPrc, said that the role of oestrogen in the development of mood disorders needs to be considered, especially in periods of vulnerability such as post-childbirth and menopause.Medical Observer



04/11/2014 Professor Peter Gibson, Head of the Department of Gastroenterolgy, spoke about the prevalence of gluten intolerance.

891 ABC Adelaide, Redland City Bulletin and 15 regional newspapers

http://www.redlandcitybulletin.com.au/story/2666697/breaking-bread-should-we-all-go-gluten-free/?cs=24
Illawarra Mercury

http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/2675129/should-we-all-go-gluten-free/?cs=12

Media mentions

29/10/2014 Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, Director, MAPrc, comented on Munchausen Syndrome. Channel 7, Sydney

3/11/2014 Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, says the role of oestrogen in the development of mood disorders needs to be considered, especially in periods of vulnerability such as post-childbirth and menopause.

Medical Observer

Media mentions

14/10/2014 PhD student Marina Iacovou, Department of Gastroenterology, is recruiting breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding mothers with babies under eight weeks that have colic and those without it to test a diet therapy: Research study.

Herald Sun, Brisbane Courier-Mail, Adelaide Now and three other online publications.

14/10/2014 Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, Monash Alfred Psychiatry research centre, is launching a “tool kit” on family violence for doctors. Herald Sun
19/102014 Our mental health system is failing people on the edge. Herald Sun

19/10/2014 3AW interview with Dr Sally Cockburn aka "Dr Feelgood"

14/10/2014 Emeritus Professor Hatem Salem, Australian Centre for Blood Diseases, on a new study has revealed many Australians are unaware of the dangers of blood clots. 2CC Canberra, 936 ABC Hobart, ABC Southern Queensland and five other media outlets. 

http://www.9news.com.au/health/2014/10/13/00/08/clots-as-bad-as-heart-disease-experts

Media mentions

Image: Financial Review

06/10/2014 Bill Gates had met with two Monash students:  Jarrel Seah (CCS BMedSc(Hons) student) and Jennifer Tang (Pictured right) who developed an app that allows users to self-screen for anaemia by taking a ‘selfie’ of their eye.  Gates said that he could see a future version of Eyenaemia being used in developing countries, especially with pregnant women, since anaemia contributes to nearly 20 percent of deaths during pregnancy.

Dynamic Business and Sunraysia Daily

Media mentions

16/09/2014  Dr Steven Petratos, Department of Medicine, received a funding grant from the International Progressive MS Alliance.  Monash story link

Reuters, Yahoo News, Morningston Star, 936 ABC 

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/09/12/progressivemsalliance-idUSnPn8D6dB5+92+PRN20140912
22/09/2014 Dr Steven Petratos, is one of the 22 MS Researchers awarded a research grant as part of the International Progressive MS Alliance.

Australian Life Scientist

http://lifescientist.com.au/content/health-medical/news/ms-research-alliance-1162096269

Media mentions

08/09/2014 Professor Peter Gibson, Head of the Department of Gastroenterology is said to be 'sceptical' of the symptoms of gluten sensitivity.  He is said to believe that Fodmaps (carbohydrates found in food containing gluten), may be to blame and that the industry has taken advantage of the gluten-free craze.  He said that people who go gluten-free put themselves at risk of nutritional inadequacy.
SBS TV

08/09/2014 Ms Dussy Kuttner, Communications Assistant (CCS & SPHPM), describes how sexual harrassment and binge drinking take place at Monash University orientation week camps run by Monash clubs and societies, and many girls have reported that the bullying and harrassment have subsequently affected their psychological wellbeing. The activities are not regulated by Monash University. 3AW, syndicated to regional radio stations.

09/09/2014 Dr Jane Muir, Department of Gastroenterology, will speak at the inaugural Foods for Specific Populations Conference on 17 September.
Australian Food News
http://ausfoodnews.com.au/2014/09/08/dna-technology-changing-dietary-therapy-one-of-the-hot-topics-at-the-upcoming-foods-for-specific-populations-conference.html
 
10/09/2014 Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, Director, MAPrc, discusses violent words, not just deeds, leaving a lasting mark on our kids.  She said that Family violence includes physical, sexual, mental, neglect or negligent forms of assaults.
The Conversation
http://theconversation.com/violent-words-not-just-deeds-leave-a-lasting-mark-on-our-kids-31374 

Media mentions

03/09/2014 Professor Peter Gibson, Head of the Department of Gastroenterology, commented on people with gluten free diets, who don't have gluten intolerances.   He said that when people go gluten-free, they also buy fresh food, cook at home, and generally eat healthier.  People feel better just because they're looking after themselves. Prevention Australia
04/09/2014  Gibson: it is unlikely that 5-10% of the community has non-Coeliac gluten sensitivity. SBS Two

05/09/2014 Adjunct Associate Professor Steve Ellen, MAPrc, discussed, "How well do you know your own feelings?".  He mentioned that the quest to improve our understanding of our emotional state adds colour and meaning to our existence.
The Conversation
http://theconversation.com/how-well-do-you-know-your-own-feelings-31309

Media mentions

27/08/2014 Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, Director, MAPrc, commented on a study that found a link between women who use antidepressants during pregnancy and children who develop ADHD.  She said that the study has found a correlation not a causation, and antidepressants are already prescribed lightly in pregnant women. She also mentioned that more research is needed and it would be unwise for pregnant women to stop taking antidepressants. 666 ABC Canberra

27/08/2014 The Honourable Quentin Bryce AD CVO mentioned Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, Director, MAPrc at the 2014 Richard Larkins Oration.  Ms Bryce said that she was exhilarated by her discussions with Jayashri and her colleagues about their mental health research.  http://monash.edu/news/show/2014-richard-larkins-oration

 

29/08/2014 Dr Dashiell Gantner, Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, commented on studies on the death of patients who were moved out of ICU, after hours.  He said, ‘‘Resources are one piece of the puzzle; it would be ideal if going into the night we had an extra bed to admit the unexpected patient without having to discharge another.’'

North West Star

Media mentions

18/08/2014 Professor Sharon Lewin, Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases, commented on new research into HIV.  Sharon mentioned that although the research was done in mice, it was a significant step in HIV cure research.

The Conversation

 http://theconversation.com/shock-and-kill-approach-cures-mice-of-hiv-in-world-first-30528

20/08/2014 Associate Professor Edwina Wright, Department of Infectious Diseases, commented on an Australian study into the PrEP pill, a highly effective preventative pill for HIV.
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20/08/2014 Department of Gastroenterology's FODMAP diet and app research was mentioned.  The low-FODMAP diet has been mentioned as something to be "looked into", by people who suffer symptoms, but whose blood test for celiac is "negative" and Endoscopy, colonoscopy is "normal"
Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/zlata/fodmap-diet_b_5691994.html?utm_hp_ref=healthy-living&ir=Healthy+Living

21/08/2014 Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, Director, MAPrc, commented on new family violence rules that have been proposed in Victoria, which could allow for domestic violence victims to 'name and shame' offenders.  Jayashri said that there are privacy issues around being able to name offenders but they aim to bring perpetrators to account.

Radio Adelaide

21/08/2014 Professor Peter Gibson, Head of the Department of Gastroenterology, and Dr Jane Muir, Head of Translational Nutrition, Department of Gastroenterology's research into healthy diets for gut health was discussed.

Food Australia

21/08/2014, 22/08/2014 MAPrc's work, supported by De Castella Run for Mental Health 2014, mentioned.  Marathon runner Robert de Castella mentioned that the fun run, started in 1981, is one of the longest fun runs in Victoria and that the money raised will support the work that is done by MAPrc.  The fun run is to be held on Sunday 31 August.
ABC Radio

Media mentions

CCS researchers have had many media mentions this last week, see more from the link below.

11/08/2014 Dr Rebecca Segrave, MAPrc, commented on studying depression, a condition that "one in seven Australians will experience in their lifetime".  She mentioned that she's trying to understand the bias in negative thinking that people get when they are depressed.

The Age  

Media mentions

04/08/2014 Associate Professor Edwina Wright, Department of Infectious Diseases, commented on HIV.  She said that in Australia, the average person has been infected for about three years before diagnosis,

The Saturday Paper

64th Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting

The Australian delegation 
with Minister Andrew Robb 
(David Fisher)

Central Clinical School's Rebecca Segrave recently attended the 64th Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting in Germany, along with 37 Nobel laureates in science and 600 early career researchers from all over the world. She is featured in ABC's Science Show which can be viewed here.

According to Rebecca, the week was an inspirational one.

"The week has exceeded every expectation that I had. It has been inspirational. I'd seen the motto or the slogan—inspire, educate, connect—but I didn't really identify with it, and all of those things have been true for all of us and I think that is what has made the meeting. We are inspired in a way we never imagined we would be at the start of the week".

Media mentions

28/07/2014 Professor Sharon Lewin, Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases, comments on why anti-HIV drugs stop the virus from replicating in the body. Weekend West Perth

29/07/2014 Professor Lewin discussed the AIDS2014 conference.  She explained that this year's theme, "Stepping up the Pace", comes at a "critical time" in the global response to HIV. Australian Jewish News
 

28/07/2014 Professor Peter Gibson, Head of the Department of Gastroenterology, commented on  health concerns of a grain free diet. 

Radio National

31/07/2014 A Monash University study saw patients claiming to have Non-Coeliac Gluten Sensitivity followed diets that contained different levels of gluten. AFR
http://healthydebate.ca/2014/07/topic/non-celiac-gluten-sensitivity

29/07/2014 Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, MAPrc, discussed why the shooting down of MH17 has had such a profound effect in Australia, making many afraid to book tickets abroad.
ABC North West WA

29/07/2014 Associate Professor Michele Levinson (pictured), Cabrini-Monash University Department of Medicine, and research fellow Amber Mills, comments on a controversial proposal to end cardiopulmonary resuscitation as the “universal default” for hospital inpatients and replace it with an opt-in system.
Medical Journal of Australia https://www.mja.com.au/insight/2014/27/opt-cpr-dispute

Media mentions

24/07/2014 Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor Steven Ellen, MAPrc, spoke about the rise in HIV infection in the context of the current AIDS conference in Melbourne.

4BC

23/07/2014 Professor Jeffrey Rosenfeld, Head of the Department of Surgery, Alfred Hospital, on a lecture about being a brain surgeon.

Only Melbourne

http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/being-a-brain-surgeon-what-is-it-like#.U87zj5SSwW0

23/07/2014 Emma Halmos, Department of Gastroenterology, commented on the low-FODMAP diet.  She mentioned that the functional significance and health implications might lead to caution about reducing FODMAP intake in the longer term.

6 Minutes, Gastroenterology Update

http://www.6minutes.com.au/news/latest-news/healthy-people-should-avoid-low-fodmap-diet

23/07/2014 Dr Kim Murphy and Dr Fabien Vincent, both in the Department of Immunology, discuss exercise and its impact on the immune system.
http://theconversation.com/sick-of-exercise-heres-how-training-can-lower-immunity-29390

22/07/2014 Professor Sharon Lewin, Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases, commented on the case of recurrence of HIV in a toddler, who was thought to have been cured of the virus.  She said that it was a surprising and disappointing result, not only for the child herself, but also that we've been reminded about how difficult it will be to find a cure or a way for people to safely stop treatment. Radio National
22/07/2014 Professor Lewin suggested that it is possible to cure HIV but we need to proceed with caution. The Conversation
23/07/2014 Professor Lewin commented on the AIDS 2014 conference.

Channel 7 Melbourne, Channel 7 Adelaide, Channel 7 Sydney, Prime 7 Wagga Wagga, Southern Cross Tasmania.

25/07/2014 Professor Lewin updated on the International AIDS Conference.

774 ABC Melbourne and syndicated to 164 regional radio stations

28/07/2014 One of the most effective treatments for digestive problems such as IBS is following a diet called FODMAP, an acronym for the various carbohydrates that produce gas in the large intestine. Woman's Day (NZ Edition), p.54

Media mentions

09/07/2014 Professor Sharon Lewin, Head of Department of Infectious Diseases, commented on a setback in the search for a cure to HIV, the virus which causes AIDS. 

ABC Radio National plus 126 regional radio syndications. 

612 ABC Brisbane (Brisbane)

18/07/2014 Professor Lewin, commented on the news that the "Mississippi Baby" who was reportedly cured of HIV, still shows signs of the virus. 

UK News Yahoo!, Yahoo! News Australia 

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/setback-cure-overshadows-aids-council-war-014802387.html#qnp9K35
21/07/2014 Professor Lewin commented on the the 20th International AIDS Conference.   She said that AIDS 2014 is quite an unique meeting and that it's completely multi-disciplinary.  She said that it has three major programs within it, Science, Leadership and Community and those three pillars are really essential in getting advances in the HIV response.

Radio Australia, Intellasia.net, Gay News Network, Reuters UK, Yahoo! UK and Ireland and five other online publications

http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/radio/program/asia-pacific/melbourne-prepares-to-host-worlds-biggest-aids-conference/1344789

09/07/2014 Professor Peter Gibson, Head of Department of Gastroenterology, comments on the 'great gluten debate', clarifying recent research findings which suggest that people who think they are gluten-sensitive might instead be reacting to the #FODMAPs found in wheat.
New Scientist 12 July 2014

Media mentions

23/06/2014 Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, Director, MAPrc, discussed the link between hormones and mental health.

The Conversation

http://theconversation.com/theres-no-rushing-womens-syndrome-but-hormones-affect-mental-health-28136

25/06/2014 27/06/2014 Professor Peter Gibson, Head of the Department of Gastroenterology, commented on gluten free diets.  He said that people are adopting a gluten free diet without needing to. Gibson mentioned it as an epidemic across the US, Europe NZ and Australia.

Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, 3AW, The Courier-Mail and two other online publications.
Radio National Canberra and syndicated to 8 regional radio stations

Prof Gibson "will take the newest trend of gluten-free foods head on, exploring whether increasing demand driven by consumers, pseudoscience or science" on the 47th AIFST Annual Convention. Food Australia

26/06/2014 Prof Gibson said that about 1-2 per cent of the adult population has coeliac disease, but about 10 per cent are avoiding gluten.

ABC South East NSW, 774 ABC Melbourne, ABC South West WA, Channel 7, Channel 10, and 17 other publications.

  25/06/2014 Dr Jane Muir, Head of Translational Nutrition, Department of Gastroenterology: "will separate fact from fiction in the emerging story of gut health" on the 47th AIFST Annual Convention.

Food Australia

26/06/2014, 27/06/204 Professor Sharon Lewin, Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases, is quoted in reference to her study on advancements in HIV treatment and prevention.  She said that there was still no cure or vaccine for HIV.

News Medical, The Age, Canberra Times

ABC Radio Australia

26/06/2014 Professor Paul Fitzgerald, MAPrc, commented about people living with mental illness like bipolar and their use of social media.

3AW Melbourne
27/06/2014 Prof Fitzgerald commented on the recently launched special app for Facebook users to predict mental health relapses.  He said that users would receive a message when their use has changed

612 ABC Brisbane and syndicated to 74 regional radio stations.