Research Interests:
In the field of psychiatry the classification of psychiatric disorders, particularly the broad question regarding the categorical versus dimensional status of psychiatric disorders, is of interest. Novel and innovative latent variable statistical methods for examining the continuity of psychopathology are being used (e.g. taxometric analysis, factor analysis, latent class analysis and factor mixture modeling). Research interests also centre around the epidemiology of alcohol use and alcohol use disorders in young adults.

Broad Research Areas:
Epidemiology, Drug Related Harm / Addiction, Biostatistics, Clinical Research, Population Health

Qualifications:
PhD, BSc(Psychol) Hons

Society Memberships & Professional Activities:
Australasian Society for Psychiatric Research

Specific Research Keywords:
Classification, Taxometric Analysis, Youth alcohol use, Alcohol dependence, Latent variable analysis