Mel Hasty

CORE-BD is proud to connect students and early-career researchers from around the world who are advancing our understanding of bipolar disorder. In this spotlight, we are delighted to introduce Julianne Armijo, a PhD candidate at the University of Michigan School of Nursing in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. Julianne is also a board-certified family nurse practitioner…

Reflection by CORE-BD Early Career Travel Award Winner Johnny Park Thanks to CORE-BD’s generous ECR travel award, I had the pleasure to attend Biennial International Congress on Mental Health (BICOMB) 2026, held in One Farrer Hotel in Singapore.  As a translational researcher and a neuroscientist, I thought it was an outstanding conference from start to…

Early Career Researcher Travel Award 2026 – Fill out form The CORE-BD second round travel awards are now open, offering one international and two domestic grants to help early career researchers build networks. Applications close 14th August 2026.

Dr Dov Degen is a dual-trained Nephrologist and General Physician based in Melbourne, Australia. Alongside his clinical work, he has been a mental health advocate since 2015, working with SANE Australia and Beyond Blue to promote awareness and reduce stigma surrounding mental illness. At CORE-BD we are proud to have him as a member of our Brains…

CORE-BD congratulates Professor Alison Yung on being awarded the Senior Research Award by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. This prestigious award recognises excellence in psychiatric research and is presented to the individual who has made the most significant contribution to the field over the preceding decade. Professor Yung’s research has been instrumental in developing…