Project title
Genomic Markers and Psychological Health Trajectories of Risky Drinking Behaviour
Supervisory Team
Principal Supervisor: Associate Professor Divya Mehta
External Supervisor: Adjunct Professor Ross Young
Project description
Madeliene’s project investigates the genomics underlying alcohol consumption, problematic drinking, psychosocial stress, and mood problems in veterans comparing those who have PTSD to those who do not. The main aims are to determine any differential genetic outcomes and to determine biomarkers of alcohol interacting with stress and PTSD in this high stress exposed group.
Short Biography
Madeliene completed her honours in behavioural science in 2018 where she focused on epigenetics and found a passion for genetic research from a psychological background. Since 2019, she has been a HDR student working on the genomics of alcohol and problematic drinking related to environmental factors such as stress and mental health in different populations. Madeliene loves cats, snorkelling, netball, and going on North Queensland adventures with her fiancé.
Education
2018 Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Degree) from Queensland University of Technology
2016 Bachelor of Behavioural Science (with Distinction) from Queensland University of Technology