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Mark Bellgrove is the Director of the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health and a Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience in the School of Psychological Sciences at Monash University. He co-chairs Monash Neuroscience, a university-wide collective of over 600 neuroscience researchers. Professor Bellgrove leads a multidisciplinary team focused on the biological basis of attention and cognitive control, utilizing cutting-edge laboratories equipped with advanced cognitive neuroscience tools as well as molecular and functional genomics facilities. He has made significant contributions to understanding the genetic underpinnings of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), linking catecholamine risk genes to distinct neurocognitive profiles. His impactful research has been published in high-tier journals such as Molecular Psychiatry and Nature Neuroscience and has received numerous citations, shaping the field's approach to psychiatric genetics. He has been recognized with multiple awards, including the NARSAD Young Investigator Award and was elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences Australia in 2021. Professor Bellgrove's work continues to influence clinical practices and guidelines for ADHD in Australia, underscoring his role as an authority in the field.
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