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Professor Amanda Baker is a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Senior Research Fellow. She is a senior clinical psychologist who has practised in the United Kingdom and Australia. Her research focuses on the challenging area of psychological treatment of comorbidity (co-existing mental health and tobacco, alcohol and other drug problems). Since 2000, she has been a Chief Investigator on 16 NHMRC grants (total $10,093,086), with 9 as CIA. These projects have typically involved multi-site randomized controlled trials of psychological interventions among people with severe mental disorders and substance use problems. Her total research income since appointment to the University of Newcastle in 1995 is $18,064,559.
Professor Baker’s research has been supported by NHMRC fellowships continuously since 2003: firstly by a Career Development Award (2003-2007), then by the five-year Senior Research Fellowship (2008-2012) followed by a second five-year Senior Research Fellowship in conjunction with the Trans Tasman Award (2013-2017). (Total NHMRC CDA/SRF funding: $1,731,838; bringing total NHMRC funding to $11,824,924).
She is the recipient of numerous prizes and awards, including the 2011 Hunter Medical Research Institute Senior Researcher Award for Research Excellence, the 2010 Senior Scientist Award: Australasian Professional Society for Alcohol and Other Drugs, and the 2009 Excellence in Research, National Drug and Alcohol Awards: Alcohol and Drug Council of Australia.
Professor Baker has over 150 publications. These include 109 articles in peer reviewed journals (37 first author), including 9 papers (6 first author) in the leading journal in the alcohol and other drug field, and recent publications in the American and British Journals of Psychiatry. She is the chief editor of two books: National Drug Strategy Monograph 32: “Models of intervention and care for psychostimulant users, 2nd edition” (Commonwealth of Australia, 2004) and “Clinical Handbook of Co-existing Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Problems”, co-edited by Professor Richard Velleman, (Routledge, 2007). She has co-authored 5 national amphetamine treatment clinician guidelines and 8 treatment manuals for comorbidity.
In 2006, Prof Baker was appointed Convenor, Services and Intervention Division, Research Management Committee of the newly formed University of Newcastle Priority Research Centre for Brain and Mental Health, and in March 2008 was promoted to Deputy Director of the Priority Research Centre (relinquished in March 2010). In July 2010 she was appointed Deputy Head of School – Research (School of Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle), embedding her mentoring programme, ‘Strategies Targeting Academic Researchers’ (STARs).
When she took up her position at the University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia, in 1995, Professor Baker successfully initiated and developed a Graduate Certificate, Master and Masters (Hons) of Health Science (Drug and Alcohol Studies), initially available on-campus and then via distance learning mode. She was awarded a National Teaching Grant in 1997, together with the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction, for the project titled “Clinical Skills Training: Effective Approaches to Alcohol and Other Drug Problems”. She is renowned for her generous research supervision and mentoring of early career researchers.
During the last few years she has made important contributions to the research and professional communities as a member of the NSW Health Department Centre for Drug and Alcohol Research Advisory Committee (2006-2009), the NHMRC Training Fellowship Population Health Review Panel (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011) and the NHMRC Project Grants Review Panel (2009, 2011) and as Vice-President (2010-2012) and President (2012-2014) of the Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs.
Qualifications
- PhD, University of New South Wales
- Master of Psychology, University of Sydney
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), University of New South Wales
Research
Research keywords
- CBT
- Comorbidity
- Psychosis
- Substance Use
- clinical trials
- depression
- mental health
- psychological treatment
Research expertise
Randomised controlled trials evaluating psychological interventions for mental health problems, substance use problems and comorbid problems.
Languages
- English
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 170199 | Psychology Not Elsewhere Classified | 45 |
| 111700 | Public Health And Health Services | 35 |
| 110300 | Clinical Sciences | 20 |
Memberships
Body relevant to professional practice.
- Member - Australian Professional Society for Alcohol and Other Drugs
Editorial Board.
- Member - Mental Health and Substance Use: Dual Diagnosis
- Editor - Drug and Alcohol Review
Appointments
| Fellowship National Health & Medical Research Council (Australia) | 01/01/2008 |
| Fellowship National Health & Medical Research Council (Australia) | 01/01/2003 - 01/06/2006 |
| Senior Fellow Gladys M Brawn Memorial Fellowship (Australia) | 01/01/2009 |
Awards
Research Award.
| 2011 | Award for Research Excellence Hunter Medical Research Institute (Australia) The HMRI Award for Research Excellence, supported by the Sparke Helmore / NBN Television Triathlon, recognises the Hunter’s leading researcher. Recipients of the HMRI Award for Research Excellence is a leader in their field, and actively contribute to enhancing the research environment in the Hunter through team building, mentorship or establishment of major research initiatives. |
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- Indicates that the researcher may be seeking students for this project.Scalable Interventions for Co-existing Mental Health and Substance Use Problems: Innovation, Technology and Translation$640,785
A randomised clinical trial of internet-based treatment for binge drinking and depression in young Australians$380,012
A randomised controlled trial of online versus telephone-based information and support: Can electronic platforms deliver effective care for lung cancer patients?$175,000
Randomised controlled trial of a telephone delivered social well-being and engaged living (SWEL) intervention for disengaged youth at risk of mental health and other adverse outcomes in urban and rura$1,305,237
Eating As Treatment (EAT): A stepped wedge, randomised control trial of a health behaviour change intervention provided by dietitians to improve nutrition in head and neck cancer patients undergoing r$1,136,556
Centre of Research Excellence in Mental Health and Substance Use: Translating innovative prevention and treatment.$722,206
A randomised controlled trial of online versus telephone-based information and support: Can electronic platforms deliver effective care for lung cancer patients?$321,251
Social wellbeing and engaged living (SWEL) of rural Australian youth$77,317
Follow-up of Healthy Lifestyles Intervention for Cardiovascular Disease among People with a Psychotic Disorder$436,085
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind: An exercise intervention for the treatment of youth depression$189,115
Improving social engagement of rural 'at risk' youth: A randomised effectiveness trial of a telephone delivered Cognitive and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy intervention$77,067
Men, Depression and Social Networks in Rural Communities: Linking Epidemiologic Evidence to Effective Interventions$324,809
Xstrata Coal Fellow in Depression$300,000
Pilot of an intervention to increase the provision of nicotine dependence treatment in mental health inpatient settings$21,300
Examining the effects of Nicotine on Working memory and Eye movements in Schizophrenia$15,000
Healthy lifestyle intervention for cardiovascular disease risk reduction among people with psychotic disorders$773,000
MRSP Infrastructure Grant$100,000
LDX analyser (fingerprick unit) x4, piCo Smokerlyzer (Carboxymeter)x4, Universal cardboard disposable mouthpieces for piCo smokerlyzer x4 and Universal d pieces for piCo Smokerlyzer x4$20,775
The provision of strategies to support drug and alcohol online activities$10,800
Research Fellowship$537,500
Long term follow-up of two randomised controlled trials of treatment for depression and alcohol/other drug comorbidity$244,150
Integrated smoking care linking mental health inpatients to community services: a randomised controlled trial$164,414
Integrated Smoking Care Linking Mental Health Inpatients to Community Services: a Pilot Study$24,784
Effects of nicotine on cognitive function in schizophrenia$24,165
Reducing cardiovascular risk among people with psychotic disorders$20,000
CBT intervention for regular amphetamine use and depression: a stepped care approach$68,891
Society for Research on Nocotine and Tobacco, 13th Annual Meeting, Austin Texas, USA, 21/2/2007 - 24/2/2007$2,500
Randomised controlled trial of cognitive behaviour therapy to prevent psychosis among people with at-risk mental states$606,476
PRC - Priority Research Centre for Brain & Mental Health Research (CBMHR)$524,282
BraveHeart: A psychosocial treatment for depression in people with cardiac disease$55,045
Neurocognitive profiles of people receiving cognitive behaviour therapy$25,000
An integrated approach to treating co-morbid diabetes type 2 and depression: The MADE-IT program$15,000
Australasian DAWN Award$5,000
Single-focussed versus integrated cognitive behaviour therapy for co-occurring depression and alcohol use problems$767,000
2005 RIBG allocation$33,545
A comparative structural and functional cerebral MRI study of first episode schizophrenia and long-term cannabis use$241,250
PysCheck II$43,680
Intervention for anxiety among people with a major mental illness in the community$5,000
34th Annual Congress of the European Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies, 7-11 September 2004$2,500
Computer-based cognitive behaviour therapy for alcohol use and coexisting depression in a rural and urban areas.$657,480
Clinical Research Unit for Mental Health and Substance Abuse.$467,500
Evaluation of treatments available for people with mental health and substance abuse problems.$100,000
Barriers and facilitators for HCV prevention among sex workers in the Hunter region.$65,890
A randomised controlled trial of compliance therapy among people with co-occurring psychosis and cannabis use problems$10,000
PULSE Young Medical Researcher of the Year Award$5,000
Australasian Society for Psychiatric Research Conference 2003 4 to 5 December 2003$792
Update of the National Drug Strategy Monograph No. 32 'Models of intervention and care for psychostimulant users.$90,964
The development of a CD-ROM intervention for people with comorbid alcohol use problems and depression.$27,746
Twelve month follow-up on a smoking cessation intervention among people with a metal illness.$22,105
3rd International Conference on Early Psychosis, Copenhagen 25-28 September 2002$2,500
Intervention for tobacco dependence among people with a psychotic illness.$386,674
Evaluation of cognitive-behavioural programs among regular amphetamine users.$287,648
Randomised controlled trial of a smoking cessation intervention among people with a mental illness.$41,265
NeuroScan Curry 4.0 - Software tool integrating EEG and event-related potential measurement with structural and functional magnet resonance imaging$13,925
Evaluation of cognitive-behaviour therapy for alcohol and other drug problems amoung people with a psychotic illness.$213,869
Smoking Cessation Program for People with a Mental Illness.$25,000
The Combined APSAD and National Methadone Conference, Melbourne 20-22 November 2000$1,089
Australian Professinal Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs,Canberra, ACT,8-10November 1999$455
Randomised controlled evaluation of two counselling interventions among regular users of amphetamine: seeding grant application.$10,000
Comorbidity Across the Addictions: An International Symposium, UK 25-27 September 1998$1,316
Dual Diagnosis: Impact of Intervention.$61,149
Clinical skills training: motivational interviewing for alcohol and other drug problems$6,260
Annual National Conf. of the Australian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs, Adelaide, SA, 1-3 October 1997$782
Seeding grant application: Impact of a brief intervention for patients with a dual diagnosis of mental illness and drug and alcohol abuse$8,265
1996 National Methadone Conference, Melbourne, 21-23 November$591
7th Intern. Conference on the Treatment of Addictive Behaviours, The Netherlands, 28 May - 1 June$2,216
Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 66 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $12,946,978 |
For project grants received where the lead institution is other than the University of Newcastle, details are shown in italics.
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
2013 (3 grants)
Scalable Interventions for Co-existing Mental Health and Substance Use Problems: Innovation, Technology and Translation$640,785
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research Fellowships | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $640,785 | 2013 | 2017 |
| GNo:G1200044 | ||
A randomised clinical trial of internet-based treatment for binge drinking and depression in young Australians$380,012
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dr Frances Kay-Lambkin, Professor Amanda Baker, Professor Maree Teesson, Professor Kathleen Brady, Conjoint Associate Professor Terry Lewin | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Call for Research (Mental Health) | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $380,012 | 2013 | 2015 |
| GNo:G1300798 | ||
A randomised controlled trial of online versus telephone-based information and support: Can electronic platforms deliver effective care for lung cancer patients?$175,000
Funding Body: Cancer Council NSW
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor Christine Paul, Doctor Allison Boyes, Ms Paula Vallentine, Professor Amanda Baker, Associate Professor Frans Henskens, Dr Ian Roos, Doctor Patrick McElduff, Doctor Tara Clinton-Mcharg | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Partnership Projects Partner Funding | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $175,000 | 2013 | 2015 |
| GNo:G1200784 | ||
2012 (5 grants)
Randomised controlled trial of a telephone delivered social well-being and engaged living (SWEL) intervention for disengaged youth at risk of mental health and other adverse outcomes in urban and rura$1,305,237
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor Helen Stain, Dr Chris Jackson, Dr Leanne Hides, Professor Rhoshel Lenroot, Dr Georgie Paulik, Professor Amanda Baker, Doctor Patrick McElduff, Dr Luke Wolfenden | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Call for Research (Mental Health) | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,305,237 | 2012 | 2016 |
| GNo:G1200052 | ||
Eating As Treatment (EAT): A stepped wedge, randomised control trial of a health behaviour change intervention provided by dietitians to improve nutrition in head and neck cancer patients undergoing r$1,136,556
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker, Conjoint Professor Gregory Carter, Associate Professor Judith Bauer, Doctor Luke Wolfenden, Doctor Chris Wratten, Mr Ben Britton | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,136,556 | 2012 | 2015 |
| GNo:G1100093 | ||
Centre of Research Excellence in Mental Health and Substance Use: Translating innovative prevention and treatment.$722,206
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Maree Teesson, Professor Amanda Baker, Dr Katherine Mills, Dr Frances Kay-Lambkin, Professor Paul Haber, Associate Professor Andrew Baillie, Professor Helen Christensen, Professor Max Birchwood, Professor Bonnie Spring, Professor Kathleen Brady | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Centres of Research Excellence (CRE) - Centres of Clinical Research Excellence | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $722,206 | 2012 | 2017 |
| GNo:G1200943 | ||
A randomised controlled trial of online versus telephone-based information and support: Can electronic platforms deliver effective care for lung cancer patients?$321,251
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor Christine Paul, Doctor Allison Boyes, Ms Paula Vallentine, Professor Amanda Baker, Associate Professor Frans Henskens, Dr Ian Roos, Doctor Patrick McElduff, Doctor Tara Clinton-Mcharg | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Partnership Projects | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $321,251 | 2012 | 2015 |
| GNo:G1200758 | ||
Social wellbeing and engaged living (SWEL) of rural Australian youth$77,317
Funding Body: Health Administration Corporation
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor Helen Stain, Dr Leanne Hides, Dr Chris Jackson, Professor Rhoshel Lenroot, Dr Georgie Paulik, Professor Amanda Baker, Doctor Patrick McElduff | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $77,317 | 2012 | 2012 |
| GNo:G1200237 | ||
2011 (3 grants)
Follow-up of Healthy Lifestyles Intervention for Cardiovascular Disease among People with a Psychotic Disorder$436,085
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker, Professor Robyn Richmond, Professor David Castle, Doctor Frances Kay-Lambkin | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $436,085 | 2011 | 2013 |
| GNo:G1000121 | ||
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind: An exercise intervention for the treatment of youth depression$189,115
Funding Body: Beyond Blue Ltd
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Robin Callister, Professor Brian Kelly, Professor Amanda Baker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $189,115 | 2011 | 2014 |
| GNo:G1100864 | ||
Improving social engagement of rural 'at risk' youth: A randomised effectiveness trial of a telephone delivered Cognitive and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy intervention$77,067
Funding Body: Australian Rotary Health
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor Helen Stain, Dr Leanne Hides, Dr Chris Jackson, Professor Rhoshel Lenroot, Dr Georgie Paulik, Professor Amanda Baker, Doctor Patrick McElduff | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Mental Health Research Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $77,067 | 2011 | 2012 |
| GNo:G1000820 | ||
2010 (4 grants)
Men, Depression and Social Networks in Rural Communities: Linking Epidemiologic Evidence to Effective Interventions$324,809
Funding Body: Beyond Blue Ltd
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Brian Kelly, Professor John Attia, Doctor Frances Kay-Lambkin, Conjoint Associate Professor Terry Lewin, Professor Amanda Baker, Mr Trevor Hazell, Doctor Kerry Inder | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $324,809 | 2010 | 2012 |
| GNo:G1000456 | ||
Xstrata Coal Fellow in Depression$300,000
Funding Body: Xstrata Coal Australia Pty Ltd
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Brian Kelly, Professor John Attia, Doctor Frances Kay-Lambkin, Conjoint Associate Professor Terry Lewin, Professor Amanda Baker, Mr Trevor Hazell, Doctor Kerry Inder | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Xstrata Coal Fellow in Depression | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $300,000 | 2010 | 2013 |
| GNo:G0900102 | ||
Pilot of an intervention to increase the provision of nicotine dependence treatment in mental health inpatient settings$21,300
Funding Body: Hunter Medical Research Institute
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Paula Wye, Professor John Wiggers, Associate Professor Jennifer Bowman, Professor Amanda Baker, Ms Megan Freund, Ms Jenny Knight, Ms Margaret Terry, Conjoint Associate Professor Richard Clancy | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $21,300 | 2010 | 2010 |
| GNo:G0900190 | ||
Examining the effects of Nicotine on Working memory and Eye movements in Schizophrenia$15,000
Funding Body: Hunter Medical Research Institute
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Juanita Todd, Professor Amanda Baker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research Excellence Award | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $15,000 | 2010 | 2011 |
| GNo:G1200710 | ||
2009 (4 grants)
Healthy lifestyle intervention for cardiovascular disease risk reduction among people with psychotic disorders$773,000
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker, Professor Robyn Richmond, Professor David Castle, Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, Associate Professor Jill Williams, Dr Frances Kay-Lambkin | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $773,000 | 2009 | 2012 |
| GNo:G0188833 | ||
MRSP Infrastructure Grant$100,000
Funding Body: Hunter Medical Research Institute
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| MRSP Infrastructure Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $100,000 | 2009 | 2009 |
| GNo:G0190445 | ||
LDX analyser (fingerprick unit) x4, piCo Smokerlyzer (Carboxymeter)x4, Universal cardboard disposable mouthpieces for piCo smokerlyzer x4 and Universal d pieces for piCo Smokerlyzer x4$20,775
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker, Doctor Frances Kay-Lambkin, Miss Alyna Turner, Doctor Juanita Todd, Professor Robin Callister, Ms Sally Hunt, Professor Brian Kelly, Professor John Attia, Associate Professor Jennifer Bowman, Doctor Paula Wye | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Equipment Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $20,775 | 2009 | 2009 |
| GNo:G0189849 | ||
The provision of strategies to support drug and alcohol online activities$10,800
Funding Body: Department of Health and Ageing
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker, Doctor Frances Kay-Lambkin | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Consultancy/Tender | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $10,800 | 2009 | 2009 |
| GNo:G0189926 | ||
2008 (6 grants)
Research Fellowship$537,500
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research Fellowships | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $537,500 | 2008 | 2012 |
| GNo:G0187391 | ||
Long term follow-up of two randomised controlled trials of treatment for depression and alcohol/other drug comorbidity$244,150
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker, Doctor Frances Kay-Lambkin, Professor David Kavanagh, Professor Brian Kelly | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $244,150 | 2008 | 2010 |
| GNo:G0187640 | ||
Integrated smoking care linking mental health inpatients to community services: a randomised controlled trial$164,414
Funding Body: Australian Rotary Health
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor Jennifer Bowman, Professor Amanda Baker, Professor John Wiggers, Conjoint Professor Vaughan Carr | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Mental Health Research Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $164,414 | 2008 | 2011 |
| GNo:G0188134 | ||
Integrated Smoking Care Linking Mental Health Inpatients to Community Services: a Pilot Study$24,784
Funding Body: Hunter Medical Research Institute
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor Jennifer Bowman, Professor Amanda Baker, Professor John Wiggers | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $24,784 | 2008 | 2008 |
| GNo:G0188473 | ||
Effects of nicotine on cognitive function in schizophrenia$24,165
Funding Body: Schizophrenia Research Institute
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Juanita Todd, Professor Amanda Baker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Postgraduate Research Scholarship | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $24,165 | 2008 | 2008 |
| GNo:G0188534 | ||
Reducing cardiovascular risk among people with psychotic disorders$20,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker, Professor Robyn Richmond, Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, Professor David Castle, Doctor Frances Kay-Lambkin | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Near Miss Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $20,000 | 2008 | 2008 |
| GNo:G0188398 | ||
2007 (2 grants)
CBT intervention for regular amphetamine use and depression: a stepped care approach$68,891
Funding Body: NSW Ministry of Health
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Frances Kay-Lambkin, Professor Amanda Baker, Dr Rebecca McKetin, Professor Maree Teesson, Conjoint Professor Robert Batey, Dr N Lee | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Mental Health Research Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $68,891 | 2007 | 2007 |
| GNo:G0186994 | ||
Society for Research on Nocotine and Tobacco, 13th Annual Meeting, Austin Texas, USA, 21/2/2007 - 24/2/2007$2,500
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $2,500 | 2007 | 2007 |
| GNo:G0187359 | ||
2006 (6 grants)
Randomised controlled trial of cognitive behaviour therapy to prevent psychosis among people with at-risk mental states$606,476
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Mike Startup, Conjoint Professor Vaughan Carr, Professor Amanda Baker, Professor Ulli Schall, Associate Professor Helen Stain | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $606,476 | 2006 | 2008 |
| GNo:G0185161 | ||
PRC - Priority Research Centre for Brain & Mental Health Research (CBMHR)$524,282
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Conjoint Professor Chris Levi, Professor Amanda Baker, Professor Mike Calford, Professor Trevor Day, Emeritus Professor Peter Dunkley, Professor Michael Hazelton, Professor Andrew Heathcote, Professor Brian Kelly, Conjoint Professor Vaughan Carr, Emeritus Professor Patricia Michie, Professor David Pow, Professor John Rostas, Professor Ulli Schall, Professor Alistair Sim, Professor Mike Startup | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Priority Research Centre | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $524,282 | 2006 | 2013 |
| GNo:G0186947 | ||
BraveHeart: A psychosocial treatment for depression in people with cardiac disease$55,045
Funding Body: Australian Rotary Health
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $55,045 | 2006 | 2006 |
| GNo:G0185688 | ||
Neurocognitive profiles of people receiving cognitive behaviour therapy$25,000
Funding Body: NSW Ministry of Health
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ms Sally Hunt, Professor Amanda Baker, Emeritus Professor Patricia Michie, Conjoint Professor Vaughan Carr, Professor David Kavanagh, Mr Terry Lewin, Doctor Frances Kay-Lambkin | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Drug and Alcohol Council Research Grants Program | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $25,000 | 2006 | 2006 |
| GNo:G0186724 | ||
An integrated approach to treating co-morbid diabetes type 2 and depression: The MADE-IT program$15,000
Funding Body: Novo Nordisk Foundation
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Brian Kelly, Ms Leigh Underwood, Professor Amanda Baker, Mr Wayne Burgess, Dr Channa Perera | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Regional Diabetes Support Scheme | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $15,000 | 2006 | 2007 |
| GNo:G0186199 | ||
Australasian DAWN Award$5,000
Funding Body: Novo Nordisk Foundation
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ms Leigh Underwood, Professor Brian Kelly, Professor Amanda Baker, Mr Wayne Burgess, Dr Channa Perera, Ms Michelle Booth, Ms Julia Rak | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Regional Diabetes Support Scheme | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $5,000 | 2006 | 2006 |
| GNo:G0186214 | ||
2005 (2 grants)
Single-focussed versus integrated cognitive behaviour therapy for co-occurring depression and alcohol use problems$767,000
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker, Professor David Kavanagh, Conjoint Professor Vaughan Carr | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $767,000 | 2005 | 2007 |
| GNo:G0183909 | ||
2005 RIBG allocation$33,545
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research Infrastructure Block Grant (RIBG) | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $33,545 | 2005 | 2005 |
| GNo:G0185793 | ||
2004 (4 grants)
A comparative structural and functional cerebral MRI study of first episode schizophrenia and long-term cannabis use$241,250
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Conjoint Professor Vaughan Carr, Associate Professor Philip Ward, Professor Ulli Schall, Professor Amanda Baker, Mr Patrick Johnston | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $241,250 | 2004 | 2006 |
| GNo:G0182872 | ||
PysCheck II$43,680
Funding Body: Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Consultancy | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $43,680 | 2004 | 2004 |
| GNo:G0184917 | ||
Intervention for anxiety among people with a major mental illness in the community$5,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker, Professor Mike Startup | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $5,000 | 2004 | 2004 |
| GNo:G0183494 | ||
34th Annual Congress of the European Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies, 7-11 September 2004$2,500
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $2,500 | 2004 | 2004 |
| GNo:G0184563 | ||
2003 (7 grants)
Computer-based cognitive behaviour therapy for alcohol use and coexisting depression in a rural and urban areas.$657,480
Funding Body: Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $657,480 | 2003 | 2005 |
| GNo:G0182684 | ||
Clinical Research Unit for Mental Health and Substance Abuse.$467,500
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Career Development Fellowships | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $467,500 | 2003 | 2007 |
| GNo:G0181883 | ||
Evaluation of treatments available for people with mental health and substance abuse problems.$100,000
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Conjoint Professor Vaughan Carr, Professor Amanda Baker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Strategic Research Development Committee (Consultancy/Tender) | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $100,000 | 2003 | 2005 |
| GNo:G0181984 | ||
Barriers and facilitators for HCV prevention among sex workers in the Hunter region.$65,890
Funding Body: NSW Ministry of Health
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Erica Southgate, Professor Pamela Nilan, Professor Amanda Baker, Doctor Margaret Harris | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Non Government Organisation Grant Program | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $65,890 | 2003 | 2003 |
| GNo:G0183141 | ||
A randomised controlled trial of compliance therapy among people with co-occurring psychosis and cannabis use problems$10,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker, Professor Mike Startup | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $10,000 | 2003 | 2003 |
| GNo:G0182483 | ||
PULSE Young Medical Researcher of the Year Award$5,000
Funding Body: Hunter Medical Research Institute
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $5,000 | 2003 | 2003 |
| GNo:G0183617 | ||
Australasian Society for Psychiatric Research Conference 2003 4 to 5 December 2003$792
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $792 | 2003 | 2003 |
| GNo:G0183777 | ||
2002 (4 grants)
Update of the National Drug Strategy Monograph No. 32 'Models of intervention and care for psychostimulant users.$90,964
Funding Body: Commonwealth Department of Health & Aged Care
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker, Conjoint Professor Vaughan Carr, Conjoint Professor Ian Whyte, Professor John Saunders, Dr N Lee | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Illicit Drugs Section, Population Health Division | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $90,964 | 2002 | 2003 |
| GNo:G0181873 | ||
The development of a CD-ROM intervention for people with comorbid alcohol use problems and depression.$27,746
Funding Body: Australian Brewers Foundation
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker, Doctor Frances Kay-Lambkin, Professor P Wilson | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Alcohol-related Medical Research Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $27,746 | 2002 | 2002 |
| GNo:G0180852 | ||
Twelve month follow-up on a smoking cessation intervention among people with a metal illness.$22,105
Funding Body: Community Health and Anti-Tuberculosis Association
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker, Conjoint Professor Vaughan Carr | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Harry Windsor Medical Research Grants | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $22,105 | 2002 | 2002 |
| GNo:G0181215 | ||
3rd International Conference on Early Psychosis, Copenhagen 25-28 September 2002$2,500
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $2,500 | 2002 | 2002 |
| GNo:G0182046 | ||
2001 (4 grants)
Intervention for tobacco dependence among people with a psychotic illness.$386,674
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker, Professor Robyn Richmond, Conjoint Professor Vaughan Carr | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $386,674 | 2001 | 2003 |
| GNo:G0179656 | ||
Evaluation of cognitive-behavioural programs among regular amphetamine users.$287,648
Funding Body: Commonwealth Department of Health & Aged Care
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Illicit Drugs Section, Population Health Division | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $287,648 | 2001 | 2003 |
| GNo:G0179163 | ||
Randomised controlled trial of a smoking cessation intervention among people with a mental illness.$41,265
Funding Body: Community Health and Anti-Tuberculosis Association
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker, Conjoint Professor Vaughan Carr | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Harry Windsor Medical Research Grants | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $41,265 | 2001 | 2001 |
| GNo:G0179893 | ||
NeuroScan Curry 4.0 - Software tool integrating EEG and event-related potential measurement with structural and functional magnet resonance imaging$13,925
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker, Professor Ulli Schall | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Equipment Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $13,925 | 2001 | 2001 |
| GNo:G0181173 | ||
2000 (3 grants)
Evaluation of cognitive-behaviour therapy for alcohol and other drug problems amoung people with a psychotic illness.$213,869
Funding Body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker, Conjoint Associate Professor Terry Lewin, Conjoint Professor Vaughan Carr | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $213,869 | 2000 | 2002 |
| GNo:G0178449 | ||
Smoking Cessation Program for People with a Mental Illness.$25,000
Funding Body: Australian Rotary Health
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Mental Illness Research Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $25,000 | 2000 | 2000 |
| GNo:G0178801 | ||
The Combined APSAD and National Methadone Conference, Melbourne 20-22 November 2000$1,089
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,089 | 2000 | 2000 |
| GNo:G0180441 | ||
1999 (1 grants)
Australian Professinal Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs,Canberra, ACT,8-10November 1999$455
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $455 | 1999 | 1999 |
| GNo:G0179057 | ||
1998 (2 grants)
Randomised controlled evaluation of two counselling interventions among regular users of amphetamine: seeding grant application.$10,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $10,000 | 1998 | 1998 |
| GNo:G0177204 | ||
Comorbidity Across the Addictions: An International Symposium, UK 25-27 September 1998$1,316
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,316 | 1998 | 1998 |
| GNo:G0179731 | ||
1997 (3 grants)
Dual Diagnosis: Impact of Intervention.$61,149
Funding Body: Commonwealth Department of Health & Aged Care
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Research into Drug Abuse Grants (RIDA) | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $61,149 | 1997 | 1997 |
| GNo:G0178716 | ||
Clinical skills training: motivational interviewing for alcohol and other drug problems$6,260
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Teaching Committee Teaching Grants | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $6,260 | 1997 | 1997 |
| GNo:G0176572 | ||
Annual National Conf. of the Australian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs, Adelaide, SA, 1-3 October 1997$782
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $782 | 1997 | 1997 |
| GNo:G0179404 | ||
1996 (2 grants)
Seeding grant application: Impact of a brief intervention for patients with a dual diagnosis of mental illness and drug and alcohol abuse$8,265
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| New Staff Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $8,265 | 1996 | 1996 |
| GNo:G0176116 | ||
1996 National Methadone Conference, Melbourne, 21-23 November$591
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $591 | 1996 | 1996 |
| GNo:G0176936 | ||
1995 (1 grants)
7th Intern. Conference on the Treatment of Addictive Behaviours, The Netherlands, 28 May - 1 June$2,216
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Amanda Baker | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $2,216 | 1995 | 1995 |
| GNo:G0176847 | ||
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Research Supervision
| Number of current supervisions | 10 |
|---|---|
| Total current UoN PhD EFTSL | 3.53 |
For supervisions undertaken at an institution other that the University of Newcastle, details are shown in italics, and the institution name is listed below the program name.
Current Supervision
| Commenced | Proposed Completion | Program | Supervisor Type | Research Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2017 | PhD (Clinical Psychology) | Co-Supervisor | Helping Head and Neck Cancer Patients with Depression to Quit Smoking and Reduce Alcohol Use |
| 2012 | 2020 | PhD (Psychiatry) | Principal Supervisor | Understanding and Exploring the Effectiveness of Integrated, Interdisciplinary Therapeutic Approaches for the Treatment of Depression in Young People |
| 2012 | 2016 | PhD (Psychiatry) | Principal Supervisor | Eating as Treatment (EAT) in Head and Neck Cancer |
| 2011 | 2015 | PhD (Statistics) | Co-Supervisor | Mathematical Methods for Molecular Drug Discovery, Biomarker Identification- Towards New Paradigms for Clinical Trials and Longitudinal Health, Function and Safety |
| 2010 | 2014 | PhD (Psychiatry) | Principal Supervisor | Factors Affecting Smoking in Schizophrenia: An Examination of Subjective Motivations and Cognitive Factors Associated with Smoking |
| 2009 | 2013 | PhD (Psychology - Science) | Co-Supervisor | Linking Mental Health Inpatients to Post-Discharge Smoking Cessation Supports |
| 2009 | 2017 | PhD (Psychiatry) | Principal Supervisor | Comparing Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and the Conversational Model in the Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder - A Randomised Clinical Trial |
| 2009 | 2013 | PhD (Psychiatry) | Principal Supervisor | The Inflammation Hypothesis of Depression: Cross Sectional Associations, Temporal Relationships and the Confounds of Comorbidity |
| 2006 | 2015 | PhD (Psychiatry) | Principal Supervisor | Neurocognitive profiles of people receiving cognitive behaviour therapy. |
| 2002 | 2012 | PhD (Psychiatry) | Principal Supervisor | The Psychometric Properties of the 'Difficulties in Emotional Regulation Scale' in People with Schizophrenia and Individuals with Co-Existing Depression and Substance Use Disorders |
Past Supervision
| Year | Program | Supervisor Type | Research Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | PhD (Psychiatry) | Principal Supervisor | The Effects of Trauma on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Depression and Alcohol Misuse |
| 2012 | PhD (Psychiatry) | Principal Supervisor | Attitudes and Perceptions Regarding Tobacco, Alcohol or Cannabis Use Among People With and Without Mental Disorders |
| 2011 | PhD (Health Psychology) | Co-Supervisor | Smoking in Mental Health Hospitals: Policies, Practices and Perceptions |
| 2006 | M Psychology (Clinical) [R] | Principal Supervisor | Predictors of Retention in a Residential Drug Treatment Program for Women |
| 2006 | PhD (Psychiatry) | Principal Supervisor | Co-Occurring Depression and Alcohol / Other Drug Use Problems: Developing Effective and Accessible Treatment Options |
| 2004 | M MedSc (Psychiatry) [R] | Sole Supervisor | Evaluation of an Outpatient Group Therapy Program for Individuals Suffering a Severe Mental Illness and Comorbid Substance Use Problem |
| 2002 | M Psychology (Clinical) [R] | Principal Supervisor | A brief motivational interviewing and harm minimisation alcohol intervention program for adolescents |
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Professor Amanda Baker
| Work Phone | (02) 40335690 |
|---|---|
| Fax | (02) 40335692 |
| Amanda.Baker@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Position | Research Academic School of Medicine and Public Health Faculty of Health and Medicine |
| Focus Area | Psychiatry |
| URL: | www.newcastle.edu.au/profile/amanda-baker |
