National Committee for Brain and Mind

The committee represents the broad fields of brain and psychological sciences, including but not limited to neuroscience, psychology, neuroimaging, neuroengineering, neuroethics and artificial intelligence.
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The committee represents the broad fields of brain and psychological sciences, including but not limited to neuroscience, psychology, neuroimaging, neuroengineering, neuroethics and artificial intelligence.

The National Committee for Brain and Mind aims to:

  • provide strategic evidence-based advice on brain and psychological sciences to the Academy and other bodies as required
  • support scientific literacy and excellence in brain and psychological sciences by engaging with researchers, professionals and relevant national organisations
  • liaise with relevant international bodies, ensuring Australian involvement in international activities
  • promote interdisciplinary collaboration and take a multi-disciplinary approach in providing advice to the Academy

Report and activities

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Members

Chair

  • Dr Hannah Keage, 2026–2029

Deputy Chair

  • To be filled

Ordinary Members

  • Associate Professor Trevor Chong, 2026–2028
  • Professor Nick Haslam, 2026–2028
  • Professor Anthony Hannan, 2026–2028
  • Professor Muireann Irish, 2026–2028
  • Dr Sharna Jamadar, 2026–2028
  • Dr Natalie Matosin, 2026–2028
  • Associate Professor Kiley Seymour, 2026–2028
  • Professor Iroise Dumontheil, 2026–2028

Observers

  • Professor Jason Mattingley, Observer (past chair), 2026–2026

Ex-officio Members

  • None