Mike Jones

Professor Mike Jones is Deputy Dean (Research & Innovation) at Macquarie University's Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences. He holds honorary professorships at the University of Newcastle and Stockholm University, and has held roles at the Mayo Clinic. His research focuses on psychological mechanisms in gastrointestinal disorders, with over 35 years in biostatistics, epidemiology, and clinical research.

• Substantive position: Macquarie University
• Affiliations: University of Newcastle (Conjoint Professor), Stress Research Institute (Stockholm)

Research interests include functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs), psychosomatic medicine, and mind-gut interactions. He leads projects on brain-gut axis collaborations and has published over 449 articles. Current initiatives include NHMRC Equipment Grants and studies on loneliness in chronic conditions.

Editorial roles: Associate Editor of Neurogastroenterology & Motility, founding member of Frontiers in Pharmacology. Teaching: PSYC8863 statistics unit for clinical psychology programs.

Industry collaborations involve investigating brain-gut axis topics. Grants include MRFF-funded mental health trials for epilepsy patients.