Nitharsaa Ambalavanar Email & Phone Number

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Recipient of the Helen Christensen Mental Health Research ScholarshipInvestigating the mechanisms of anhedonia in depression through behavioural and fMRI markers of reward constructs

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

My project investigated the association between Theory of Mind and mental wellbeing in a healthy adult sample using fMRI. Under the supervision of A/Prof Justine Gatt and Dr Haeme Park, I conducted statistical analysis (linear mixed model, moderation and mediation analyses) of fMRI and questionnaire data, assisted with fMRI data collection and conducted literature reviews. This research expands our neurobiological understanding of wellbeing and provides an avenue through which wellbeing can be improved.

Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• Worked in a team to deliver high quality customer service efficiently in a fast-paced environment• Took on extra responsibility as Receptionist in Centre Management• Stepped up when offered Marketing Coordinator role. Assisted in various duties in activating major campaigns and giveaway promotions for 3 months• Trained 3 new staff members and acted as Shift Supervisor while Supervisor was away

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• Investigated biomarkers of Parkinson's disease in post-mortem human tissue and the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids in rodents under the supervision of Dr Asheeta Prasad• Independently conducted human tissue staining, microscopic analysis, behavioural analysis (EPM and NOR) and animal handling

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Psychiatry/Neuroscience

Bachelor Of Advanced Science (Honours) - Bs (Hons), Neuroscience

High School