Dr Karly Turner
PhD (Neuroscience), Queensland Brain Institute, The University of Queensland, 2016
Bachelor of Science (Zoology) Honours Class I, The University of Queensland, 2007
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), The University of Queensland, 2006
I am a behavioural neuroscientist interested in cognitive processes that go awry in neuropsychiatric disorders. Using animal models I study the brain circuits underlying attention, learning and decision-making. We use sophisticated behavioural paradigms to dissect the psychological mechanisms underlying complex behaviour, in combination with various tools including chemogenetics, optogenetics and pharmacology to manipulate brain circuits. I am particularly interested in translational precli...
- Publications
- Grants
- Awards
- Research Activities
- Engagement
- Teaching and Supervision
2024-2028 NHMRC Ideas Grant
2023 BBRF NARSAD Young Investigator Grant
2021-2023 UNSW Safety Net Fellowship
2021 UNSW Science Covid-19 Strategic Support Grant
2017-2021 NHMRC CJ Martin Early Career Fellowship
2019 Goldstar Award, UNSW Faculty of Science
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2021: 1st Prize, Postdoc presentation, Stay Connected Neuro
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2019: IBNS Travel Award
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2018: Charles Slater Travel Award, University of Cambridge
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2018: IBRO International Travel Grant
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2018: FENS-IBRO/PERC Travel Grant
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2017: Guarantors of Brain Travel Grant
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2015-2016: QBI Top-up Scholarship, QBI, The University of Queensland
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2014: Best Short Talk Prize, QBI Graduate Student Symposium
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2014: SfN Chapter Travel Award, Society for Neuroscience
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2014: ANS Student Travel Award, Australian Neuroscience Society
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2013: Runner-up and People’s Choice Award, 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition, QBI
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2013: ANS Student Travel Award, Australian Neuroscience Society
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2012: ATSE Young Science Ambassador Award, Australian Academy of Technological Science and Engineering
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2012: Istvan Tork Student Oral Prize, Australian Neuroscience Society
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2012-2016: Australian Postgraduate Award, Australian Government
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2012-2015: Smart Futures PhD Scholarship Award, Queensland Government
For publications see my Google Scholar page
Various activities including Young Science Ambassador for Wonders of Science Program in schools by ATSE; public demonstrations at events such as BRAINFest and university open days; lab tours and demonstrations for visitors from schools (NYSF, Brain Bee Competition) and university events; 2021 UNSW Women in Math and Science Champion.
Media interviews:
Neuroscience of habits: ABC Science
Breaking bad habits: Sunrise, Channel 7
My Research Supervision
Honours - Maddison Fisher
PhD - Mia Langguth (University of Sydney)
Phd/Master - Sophie Welch
My Teaching
- 2023-present: PSYC4093/4103, Honours elective, Course coordinator
- 2023-present: PSYC5005, Graduate Diploma Course, Course coordinator
- 2020-present: NEUR4411, Lecturer