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Theme:Mental health and the ageing brain
School of Medicine
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health
Building 42 Room 314
University of Wollongong
+61 2 4221 8506
Research focus
The overall aim of the Green lab is to improve the pharmacological treatment of psychiatric and cognitive illness. Example projects:
– Bioactive plant-based compounds from cannabis, herbs and fruits to improve cognitive deficits, depression, anxiety, psychosis and cardiovascular health
– The role of gut bacteria (microbiota) in cognitive function, mental illness and substance abuse disorders
– Preventing obesity and diabetes side-effects of antipsychotics and improving cognition using a protein from venomous saliva of the Glia monster lizard
Dr Green is passionate about bridging the gap between medical science and industry (eg horticulture and pharmaceutical) to develop the best medicines that translate to improved health outcomes.
Publications and funding
IHMRI research team
Research assistants
Dr Jiahua Shi
E: jiahua@uow.edu.au
PhD candidates
Carlos Jiminez Naranjo
he effect of different beneficial compounds from the cannabis plant on psychotic and cognitive behaviours and the underlying mechanisms
Helen Clunas
Efficacy Investigation of Terpenes and Cannabidiol in a Rodent Model of Depression
Naomi May
Harnessing the power of plants: Using phytochemicals on cognition, anxiety and depression as well as underlying mechanisms
Masters students
Mayank Nair
Investigating the Relationship Between the Human Microbiome and Cognitive Function