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Dr.

Nicola Acevedo

(she/her)

Research Fellow

School of Health Sciences

BIO

I have broad experience in the coordination of clinical trials for neurological and psychiatric disorders using neurostimulation and implantable devices, while also specialising in novel treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). I have contributed to multidisciplinary projects in the translational of treatments for various conditions; across psychiatry, neurology, biomedical, public health, neuroethical and neurocognitive disciplines. My PhD investigated the efficacy and cognitive-affective mechanisms of neurostimulation treatment for OCD. In my current roles as a Research Fellow, and Clinical Trial Coordinator, I am working on novel treatment approaches for severe psychiatric conditions, with a focus on psychedelic assisted psychotherapy. I am passionate about improving access to neurobiological and personalised mental health treatments through integrative and patient centred approaches.

DEGREES

  • Bsc (Hon)
    Monash University, Melbourne, Australia

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

  • PhD
    Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
  • GC-RESIM
    Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia

FIELDS OF RESEARCH