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Generous UQ donors, Alan and Wendy Grummitt, grew up in a world where life was always a bit of a struggle, facing the challenge in their early lives of making ends meet. But when their many years of hard work and dedication brought them good fortune, the couple knew they had a responsibility to help ease the burden on others.

On Thursday, March 23, the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) hosted the 2023 Merson Lecture – an annual lecture named in honour of Dr David Merson, who supported the series to promulgate the most impactful brain research. This year, Professor Eric J Nestler MD PhD travelled to QBI from New York to discuss his work on the neurobiology of depression. 

As a PhD scholar from The University of Queensland, Nyakuoy Yak says shyness or introversion should not be seen as roadblock for leadership potential.