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Professor Ian Hickie is a leading academic at the University of Sydney, serving as Professor of Psychiatry and Co-Director of Health and Policy at the Brain and Mind Centre. He has held prestigious NHMRC Australian Fellow (2007-2012), Senior Principal Research Fellow (2013-2017, 2018-2022), and Investigator Grant (2023-2027) positions. His work focuses on clinical psychiatry, digital health innovations, youth mental health, and mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder.
Professor Hickie’s research integrates neuroimaging, immune markers, and circadian measurements to explore novel causes of depressive disorders, emphasizing genetic and environmental factors. He has pioneered clinical staging frameworks for emerging mental disorders in youth and led international studies on anxiety, mood disorders, and substance misuse.
His recent articles (2022-2025) highlight advancements in digital health for mental care, economic modeling of mental health strategies, and genetic studies of mood disorders. Key themes include system dynamics, real-time personalized care, and global mental health equity.
Scientific awards include:
- NHMRC Australian Fellow (2007-2012)
- NHMRC Senior Principal Research Fellow (2013-2017, 2018-2022)
- NHMRC Investigator Grant (2023-2027)
He supervises research students such as William Capon and Jay Marinis, and his affiliations span the Sydney Centre for Healthy Societies, Sydney Environment Institute, and Innowell as Chief Scientific Advisor.
