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Biography
Dr Hill is a NHMRC Career Development Fellow and head of the Behavioural Neuroscience laboratory, Department of Psychiatry, Monash Medical Center. She currently holds competitive grants from the Australian government and US foundations, and supervises a team of post-doctorates, PhD students and honours students from Monash University.
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Biochemistry, PhD, Characterising the brain of the Aromatase knockout mouse, MONASH UNIVERSITY
1 May 2003 → 21 Aug 2007
Award Date: 21 Aug 2007
Science, BSc.Hons, Bachelor of Science, major in physiology and anatomy, MONASH UNIVERSITY
Mar 1999 → Oct 2002
Award Date: 31 Oct 2002
External positions
Honorary Appointment, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health (FINMH)
29 Aug 2016 → …
Research area keywords
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatric Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Neuroendocrinology
- Behavioural Sciences
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Impact of in-utero exposure to infection on HOMER1 isoforms and the risk of autism
Cota Coronado, A. C., Hill, R. & Sundram, S.
17/06/24 → 21/11/25
Project: Research
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ISN Career Development Grant
International Society for Neurochemistry (ISN)
1/01/21 → 1/01/22
Project: Research
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ARX- A hub gene for a common biological pathway in schizophrenia
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) (Australia)
1/01/21 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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Understanding the impact of COVID19 during preganancy on the brain development of the child
22/09/20 → 22/09/21
Project: Research
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Investigating 7,8-Dihydroxyflavone to combat maternal immune activation effects on offspring gene expression and behaviour
Gillespie, B., Dunn, A., Sundram, S. & Hill, R., 30 Aug 2024, In: Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry. 134, 13 p., 111078.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Investigating the impact of severe maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection on infant DNA methylation and neurodevelopment
Hill, R., Gibbons, A., Suwakulsiri, W., Taseska, A., Darke, H., Malhotra, A., Yee, H., Fahey, M. C., Hunt, R. W., Lim, I., Palmer, K. R. & Sundram, S., 3 Jul 2024, 20 p. Research Square.Research output: Other contribution › Research
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Maternal selenium dietary supplementation alters sociability and reinforcement learning deficits induced by in utero exposure to maternal immune activation in mice
Gillespie, B., Houghton, M. J., Ganio, K., McDevitt, C. A., Bennett, D., Dunn, A., Raju, S., Schroeder, A., Hill, R. A. & Cardoso, B. R., Feb 2024, In: Brain, Behavior, and Immunity. 116, p. 349-361 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus) -
The dopamine D2-like receptor and the Y-chromosome gene, SRY, are reciprocally regulated in the human male neuroblastoma M17 cell line
Kim, D-H., Loke, H., Thompson, J., Hill, R., Sundram, S. & Lee, J., 15 Jun 2024, In: Neuropharmacology. 251, 14 p., 109928.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The impact of maternal immune activation on GABAergic interneuron development: A systematic review of rodent studies and their translational implications
Gillespie, B., Panthi, S., Sundram, S. & Hill, R. A., Jan 2024, In: Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews. 156, 49 p., 105488.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access5 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Advancing Women's Research Success
Hill, Rachel (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Advancing Women's Research Success
Hill, Rachel (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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CASS International travel award
Hill, Rachel (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Curt Richter Award, International Society of Psychoneuroendocrinology
Hill, Rachel (Recipient), Aug 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press/Media
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Hope for hormone drug on issues of the mind
15/09/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Uncovering the pathways involved in cognitive function
Rachel Hill, Xin Du & Adrienne Mary Grech
13/02/17
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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