Dr. Bernadette Fitzgibbon

Associate Professor

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Biography

Associate Professor Bernadette Fitzgibbon is the Deputy Director of Research at the Monarch Mental Health Group and an Associate Professor at Monash University. Her research program is dedicated to advancing next-step treatment services for individuals living with mental illness and chronic pain. Fitzgibbon's work involves the optimization of brain stimulation and psychedelic therapies. She has successfully led numerous clinical trials and translated numerous practices, resulting in over 80 published journal articles and three book chapters, alongside securing more than 2.5 million in research funding. Her contributions have been recognized with several awards, including the 2018 Australasian Brain Stimulation Society Early Career Award and an invitation to deliver the important Tess Cramond Lecture at the Australasian Pain Society Meeting in 2021. Fitzgibbon has presented her work at over 60 conferences, being invited to provide plenary sessions at the Neuromodulation Society Australia & New Zealand Annual Scientific Meetings in 2022 and 2024. She is passionate about the advancement of brain sciences in Australia and has held significant roles such as chair of the Australian Brain Alliance EMCR Network from 2017 to 2021. Additionally, she is an executive member of both the Australian Brain Alliance and the Australasian Brain Stimulation Society. Her expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those relevant to mental health and well-being.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Leading research in the Monarch Mental Health Group, focusing on advancing treatment for mental illness and chronic pain.

Awards

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Young Researcher of the Year

2014-01-01
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Tess Cramond Lecture

2021-01-01
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Early Career Researcher Award

2018-01-01

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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