Dr. Jennifer Cornish

Professor

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Biography

Jennifer Cornish is a neuropharmacologist who has significantly contributed to the understanding of brain circuitry, with a particular focus on the role of the neurotransmitter dopamine in regulating brain function. Throughout her career, she has discovered important interactions between neurotransmitters and neurochemicals that regulate behaviors associated with drug abuse, dietary intake, addiction, and various mental health conditions such as psychoses, depression, anxiety, and memory function. Her research interests include pharmacotherapies for mental health disorders, focusing on their effectiveness, side effects, and impact on quality of life. Cornish is a member of the Lifespan Health and Wellbeing Research Centre and the Centre for Nanoscale BioPhotonics, both recognized through the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence. She supervises honors and graduate research students, as well as PhD candidates exploring novel and established pharmacotherapies aimed at enhancing mental health and wellbeing. Her teaching contributions include courses in psychology and biopsychology at Macquarie University.

Research Interests

Experience

Academic Director

2022-01-01 — Present

Graduate Research Academy • Macquarie University, Australia

Oversee graduate research programs and initiatives.

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).