Sharing Stories, Sharing Science: Depression and Genetics
The Buffs Club, Corner Grace and Simpson Streets, Mount Isa
A free event bringing our researchers to the Mount Isa community to share insights and explore priorities for future research into mental health together
Register to attend this sessionDid you know you can influence what we research by sharing your story and lived-experience with our researchers?
Join us for this community conversation, share your perspective and experience with our researchers and learn about the latest genetic science behind mental health and mood disorders, like depression.
This a free, in-person only event for the community living in and around Mount Isa.
A light dinner and refreshments will be provided.
This event is for members of the community who are passionate about health, who may have a lived-experience of mental health problems, or who have a desire to support the wellbeing of others.
We also encourage those who work in health or support services, education, or any care capacity to come along and share your perspective.
We understand that it may be uncomfortable voicing a personal experience in front of others.
In this session we will be using an interactive platform called Slido so that you may share your story anonymously. We will also be able to collect anonymous responses in writing.
It is really important to QIMR Berghofer that our research serves all people and addresses health disparities.
All voices, identities and experiences are welcome at these events, particularly youth and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander perspectives.
Thursday 8th May
6:00 PM arrival for 6:15 PM start
8:30 PM finish
The Buffs Club,
Corner Grace and Simpson Streets, Mount Isa
Speakers
Dr Brittany Mitchell
Senior Research Officer, Genetic Epidemiology
Brittany's research is focused on identifying and understanding the influence our genes can have on neurological and psychological conditions, such as depression and anxiety, cognitive ability, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Dr Jodi Thomas
Research Officer, Genetic Epidemiology
Jodi’s background is in Neuroscience and Zoology. Her research lies at the intersection of neuroscience, behaviour, and genetics. Her current work focuses on identifying and understanding genetic and environmental influences—and their interplay—on brain health.
Dr Nancy Cloake
Consumer and Community Involvement Lead
Nancy is responsible for coordinating our consumer and community involvement program called Better Health Together, which sees community members and people with lived-experience of illness or chronic conditions partner with the Institute to influence, shape and co-deliver research projects.
Do you live in Cloncurry?
While we are in the area we will be bringing this event to the Mount Isa community on Wednesday 7th May.