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Personal profile
Biography
Joshua completed a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Psychology at the University of Tasmania in 2002, and then a PhD in Behavioural Neuroscience at the University of New South Wales in 2008, where he studied animal learning theory and psychopharmacology.
After finishing his PhD, he had brief stints working as a research assistant in animal learning and memory research, and then in depression research, before moving to Melbourne in 2011 to work at Monash University, based at Turning Point.
Research interests
Addiction; cognitive psychology; psychophysiology; psychopharmacology
Education/Academic qualification
Psychology, PhD, University of New South Wales (UNSW)
9 Jul 2004 → 2 Dec 2008
Award Date: 2 Dec 2008
Psychology, BSc(Hons)
1998 → 2002
Research area keywords
- Addiction
- Cognitive Psychology
- Psychopharmacology
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Projects
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A pilot trial of Modify: A novel, smartphone-delivered braintraining intervention to reduce smoking in Victorians
Manning, V. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Garfield, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/07/23 → 30/06/25
Project: Research
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AAT-APP Trial: A RCT of alcohol approach-avoidance training to reduce heavy drinking in people with alcohol use disorders
Manning, V. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Verdejo-Garcia, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lubman, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Staiger, P. K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Garfield, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Reynolds, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), de New, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wiers, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Roxburgh, A. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/01/23 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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“AAT-App”: Smartphone-delivered Approach Avoidance Training to prevent relapse and treatment re-admission among patients leaving residential alcohol treatment.
Manning, V. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Hopwood, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lubman, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Garfield, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Barnett, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rajnarayan, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Maloney, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Piercy, H. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Clancy, C. (Associate Investigator (AI))
Monash University – Internal Faculty Contribution
1/04/22 → 29/08/25
Project: Research
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A Randomised Controlled Trial of AAT-APP: A Cognitive “Brain-Training” Smartphone App to Help Reduce Alcohol Use in People Accessing Alcohol Treatment
Manning, V. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Garfield, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bonomo, Y. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Churchus, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bell, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Burgess, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Matthews, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Jacka, D. (Chief Investigator (CI))
2/09/21 → 30/06/24
Project: Research
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A pilot randomised controlled trial (RCT) of personalised approach bias modification for methamphetamine use disorder
Manning, V. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Garfield, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Arunogiri, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lubman, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Gavin, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kotler, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), George, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Okedara, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Hopwood, M. (Chief Investigator (CI))
National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs
24/01/20 → 31/03/22
Project: Research
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Approach With Caution: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial of Approach Bias Modification for People Undergoing Residential Treatment for Methamphetamine Use Disorder
Manning, V., Whelan, D., Piercy, H., Hopwood, M., Maloney, M., Kotler, E., Okedara, G., Lubman, D. I., Arunogiri, S. & Garfield, J. B. B., May 2026, In: Drug and Alcohol Review. 45, 4, 10 p., e70151.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Efficacy of a personalised alcohol approach bias modification smartphone app in people accessing outpatient alcohol use disorder treatment: A randomised controlled trial
Garfield, J. B. B., Rowland, B., Liu, S. K., Piercy, H., Bonomo, Y., Whelan, D. & Manning, V., Jan 2026, In: Addiction. 121, 1, p. 82-93 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Healthcare usage and cost-effectiveness of approach bias modification at 12-months for patients undergoing inpatient withdrawal for alcohol use disorder
Huxley, N., Garfield, J. B. B., Harris, A., Staiger, P. K., Lubman, D. I. & Manning, V., Feb 2026, In: Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment. 181, 8 p., 209834.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Smoking Cessation Treatment: Still Seeking a New Approach?
Manning, V. C. & Garfield, J. B. B., 1 Apr 2026, In: American Journal of Psychiatry. 183, 4, p. 220-222 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Other › peer-review
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The Effect of Smartphone-Delivered Approach Bias Modification Training on Relapse Among Patients Leaving Residential Alcohol Treatment: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Garfield, J. B. B., Whelan, D., Piercy, H., Hopwood, M., Maloney, M., Mahasuar, R., Roxburgh, A. D., Lubman, D. I. & Manning, V. C., 2026, In: Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation. 17, p. 20 20 p., 607994.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access
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Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment (Journal)
Garfield, J. (Peer reviewer)
24 Jul 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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Tobacco Induced Diseases (Journal)
Garfield, J. (Peer reviewer)
6 Jan 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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Addiction (Journal)
Garfield, J. (Peer reviewer)
2 Jul 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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Health Promotion Journal of Australia (Journal)
Garfield, J. (Peer reviewer)
1 Sept 2025 → 3 Nov 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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Alcohol and Alcoholism (Journal)
Garfield, J. (Peer reviewer)
6 Dec 2024 → 15 Jan 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility