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Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre (MAPrc) is internationally recognised for delivering world-class clinical trials and research that has enhanced treatment options for people living with severe mental illness.
We need clinical trials to prove that a new medication, device or treatment is safe and effective for people.
Without clinical trials, new treatments and medicines cannot be approved for use in Australia.
Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre (MAPrc) has been conducting research and clinical trials in mental health illnesses at The Alfred for almost 20 years.
MAPrc is a joint academic and research centre of Alfred Health and Monash University. MAPrc was established in 2002 by its current director, Prof Jayashri Kulkarni.
Our large multidisciplinary team includes:
We also have a large number of post-graduate students and coordinate medical student teaching in psychiatry at The Alfred and other hospitals across Melbourne.
Find out more about our current research projects on the MAPrc website.
We conduct clinical trials of new treatments, including medications and hormone based therapies, with a strong focus on women living with severe mental illnesses such as:
The MAPrc team are leaders in their fields, with decades of Australian and international experience.
Prof Kulkarni is the Director of MAPrc and Head of Department of Psychiatry, Monash University (CCS).
A/Prof Caroline Gurvich is the Deputy Director, MAPrc - Women's Mental Health.
Dr Leo Chen is the Director of Psychiatry Training at Alfred Health and Head of Psychopharmacology at MAPrc.
Anthony de Castella is the Research Manager for MAPrc.
MAPrc has strong collaborative partnerships nationally and internationally, including:
ClinTrial Refer is a quick way to see all of our open trials, in one place. It’s the easy way to find a trial that may be right for you or your patient.
With so much change and uncertainty in the current environment, many people are struggling with their mental health and suffering increased anxiety. Alfred Senior Psychologist Luke said this was very common, and has offered some tips to help people cope during difficult times.