Professor Darryl Eyles
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Darryl Eyles

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Background

Prof Darryl Eyles is the head of the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research Developmental Neurobiology laboratory. One of Darryl’s research directions is focused on how known risk-factors for schizophrenia change the way the brain develops. His group have established the biological plausibility of various epidemiological risk factors for this disease including developmental vitamin D deficiency, prenatal hypoxia and maternal immune activation. Strikingly all these exposures affect the early development and later differentiation of early dopamine neurons. A second major focus is on understanding the effects of increased dopamine release in selective circuits and how this may be causal in schizophrenia. A third major interest is in factors such as the gut microbiome, and how increased testosterone contribute to altered brain function related to autism.

Availability

Professor Darryl Eyles is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Biological Sciences Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Clinical sciences Neurosciences

Qualifications

  • Postgraduate Diploma, Griffith University

Research impacts

The animal model produced to understand psychiatric neurobiology for Developmental Vitamin D deficiency is now in use in 8 international laboratories. The animal model of adolescent hyperdopaminergia is also being used by other laboratories in Australia and in the UK. Our work is a perfect example of reverse translation where we take clinical observations and build animal/cellular models to better understand neurobiology. The hope is that such findings can be forward translated back to the clinic to develop better treatments.

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249 works between 1989 and 2025
All (249) Journal Article (177) Book Chapter (8) Conference Publication (63) Other Outputs (1)

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2007

Conference Publication

Developmental vitamin D deficiency; A candidate risk factor for schizophrenia

Eyles, DW, Burne, T, Cui, X, Kesby, J, Ko, P and McGrath, J (2007). Developmental vitamin D deficiency; A candidate risk factor for schizophrenia. 10th International Congress on Schizophrenia Research, Savannah GA, APR 02-06, 2005. OXFORD: OXFORD UNIV PRESS.

Developmental vitamin D deficiency; A candidate risk factor for schizophrenia

2007

Journal Article

Developmental vitamin D deficiency alters brain protein expression in the adult rat: Implications for neuropsychiatric disorders

Almeras, L., Eyles, D., Benech, P., Laffite, D., Villard, C., Patatian, A., Boucraut, J., Mackay-Sim, A., McGrath, J. and Feron, F. (2007). Developmental vitamin D deficiency alters brain protein expression in the adult rat: Implications for neuropsychiatric disorders. Proteomics, 7 (5), 769-780. doi: 10.1002/pmic.200600392

Developmental vitamin D deficiency alters brain protein expression in the adult rat: Implications for neuropsychiatric disorders

2007

Journal Article

Developmental vitamin D deficiency alters the expression of genes encoding mitochondrial, cytoskeletal and synaptic proteins in the adult rat brain

Eyles, D., Almeras, L., Benech, P., Patatian, A., Mackay-Sim, A., McGrath, J. and Feron, F. (2007). Developmental vitamin D deficiency alters the expression of genes encoding mitochondrial, cytoskeletal and synaptic proteins in the adult rat brain. Journal of Steriod Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 103 (3-5), 538-545. doi: 10.1016/j.jsbmb.2006.12.096

Developmental vitamin D deficiency alters the expression of genes encoding mitochondrial, cytoskeletal and synaptic proteins in the adult rat brain

2007

Conference Publication

Developmental vitamin D deficiency, postnatal development and adult behaviour in Sprague-Dawley rats

Burne, T. H., O'Loan, J., Kesby, J., McGrath, J. J. and Eyles, D. W. (2007). Developmental vitamin D deficiency, postnatal development and adult behaviour in Sprague-Dawley rats. 10th International Congress on Schizophrenia Research, Savannah, GA, United States, 02-06 April 2005. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press.

Developmental vitamin D deficiency, postnatal development and adult behaviour in Sprague-Dawley rats

2007

Journal Article

No association between serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D3 level and performance on psychometric tests in NHANes III

McGrath, J. J., Scragg, R., Chant, D. C., Eyles, D., Burne, T. H. J. and Obradovic, D. (2007). No association between serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D3 level and performance on psychometric tests in NHANes III. Neuroepidemiology, 29 (1-2), 49-54. doi: 10.1159/000108918

No association between serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D3 level and performance on psychometric tests in NHANes III

2007

Journal Article

Vitamin D deficiency during various stages of pregnancy in the rat: Its impact on development and behavior in adult offspring

O'Loan, Jonathan, Eyles, Darryl W., Kesby, James, Ko, Pauline, McGrath, John J. and Burne, Thomas H. J. (2007). Vitamin D deficiency during various stages of pregnancy in the rat: Its impact on development and behavior in adult offspring. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 32 (3), 227-234. doi: 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2006.12.006

Vitamin D deficiency during various stages of pregnancy in the rat: Its impact on development and behavior in adult offspring

2006

Journal Article

Developmental vitamin D (DVD) deficiency in the rat alters adult behaviour independently of HPA function

Eyles, D. W., Rogers, F., Buller, K., McGrath, J. J., Ko, P., French, K. and Burne, T. H. J. (2006). Developmental vitamin D (DVD) deficiency in the rat alters adult behaviour independently of HPA function. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 31 (8), 958-964. doi: 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2006.05.006

Developmental vitamin D (DVD) deficiency in the rat alters adult behaviour independently of HPA function

2006

Conference Publication

Developmental vitamin D deficiency alters adult behaviour: An informative animal model of schizophrenia

Burne, T. H. J., Kesby, J., OLoan, J., McGrath, J. J., Mackay-Sim, A. and Eyles, D. W. (2006). Developmental vitamin D deficiency alters adult behaviour: An informative animal model of schizophrenia. XIIIth Biennial Winter Workshop on Schizophrenia Research, Davos, Switzerland, 4-10 February 2006. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.schres.2006.01.006

Developmental vitamin D deficiency alters adult behaviour: An informative animal model of schizophrenia

2006

Conference Publication

The DVD animal model of schizophrenia: Early gestational hypovitaminosis D reduces neonatal brain GDNF

Eyles, D. W., O'Loan, J., Burne, T. H. J. and McGrath, J. (2006). The DVD animal model of schizophrenia: Early gestational hypovitaminosis D reduces neonatal brain GDNF. 13th Biennial Winter Workshop on Schizophrenia Research, Davos, Switzerland, 4-10 February, 2006. AMSTERDAM: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV. doi: 10.1016/j.schres.2006.01.006

The DVD animal model of schizophrenia: Early gestational hypovitaminosis D reduces neonatal brain GDNF

2006

Journal Article

Hyperlocomotion associated with transient prenatal vitamin D deficiency is ameliorated by acute restraint

Burne, Thomas H.J., OLoan, Jonathon, McGrath, John J. and Eyles, Darryl W. (2006). Hyperlocomotion associated with transient prenatal vitamin D deficiency is ameliorated by acute restraint. Behavioural Brain Research, 174 (1), 119-124. doi: 10.1016/j.bbr.2006.07.015

Hyperlocomotion associated with transient prenatal vitamin D deficiency is ameliorated by acute restraint

2006

Conference Publication

Animal models for schizophrenia, why do we bother?

Eyles, D. (2006). Animal models for schizophrenia, why do we bother?. ASC 2006, Fremantle, WA Australia, 21-23 August 2006. London, United Kingdom: SAGE Publications.

Animal models for schizophrenia, why do we bother?

2006

Conference Publication

Developmental vitamin D Depletion alters adult rat behaviour and response to psychomimetic drugs: a relevant model for schizophrenia

Kesby, J. P., OLoan, J., Burne, T. H., McGrath, J. and Eyles, D. W. (2006). Developmental vitamin D Depletion alters adult rat behaviour and response to psychomimetic drugs: a relevant model for schizophrenia. Australasian Schizophrenia Conference, Fremantle, 21-23 August 2006. Abingdon, England: Informa Healthcare. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1614.2006.01859_2.x

Developmental vitamin D Depletion alters adult rat behaviour and response to psychomimetic drugs: a relevant model for schizophrenia

2006

Conference Publication

The DVD animal model of schizophrenia: Effects of low maternal vitamin D on brain dopamine

Eyles, D. W., Ko, P., Kesby, J. P., Burne, H. J. and McGrath, J. (2006). The DVD animal model of schizophrenia: Effects of low maternal vitamin D on brain dopamine. XIIIth Biennial Winter Workshop on Schizophrenia Research, Davos, Switzerland, 4-10 February 2006. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.schres.2006.01.006

The DVD animal model of schizophrenia: Effects of low maternal vitamin D on brain dopamine

2006

Journal Article

Developmental vitamin D deficiency alters MK 801-induced hyperlocomotion in the adult rat: An animal model of schizophrenia

Kesby, James P., Burne, Thomas H.J., McGrath, John J. and Eyles, Darryl W. (2006). Developmental vitamin D deficiency alters MK 801-induced hyperlocomotion in the adult rat: An animal model of schizophrenia. Biological Psychiatry, 60 (6), 591-596. doi: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2006.02.033

Developmental vitamin D deficiency alters MK 801-induced hyperlocomotion in the adult rat: An animal model of schizophrenia

2006

Book Chapter

Prenatal Vitamin D Deficiency and Brain Development

Burne, T. H. J., McGrath, J. J., MacKay-Sim, A. and Eyles, D. W. (2006). Prenatal Vitamin D Deficiency and Brain Development. Vitamin D: New Research. (pp. 153-172) edited by Veronica D. Stolzt. USA: Nova Science Publishers Inc.

Prenatal Vitamin D Deficiency and Brain Development

2006

Conference Publication

From biological marker to endophenotype: the role of animal models

Eyles, D., Burne, T. and McGrath, J. (2006). From biological marker to endophenotype: the role of animal models. Brainwaves’ - The Australasian Society for Psychiatric Research Annual Meeting 2006, Sydney, Australia, 6-8 December 2006. doi: 10.1017/S0924270800032312

From biological marker to endophenotype: the role of animal models

2005

Journal Article

Seasonal variation in birth weight

McGrath, John J., Burne, Thomas H. and Eyles, Darryl W. (2005). Seasonal variation in birth weight. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 173 (7), 733-733. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.1050100

Seasonal variation in birth weight

2005

Journal Article

The association between birth weight, season of birth and latitude

McGrath, John J., Barnett, Adrian G. and Eyles, Darryl W. (2005). The association between birth weight, season of birth and latitude. Annals of Human Biology, 32 (5), 547-559. doi: 10.1080/03014460500154699

The association between birth weight, season of birth and latitude

2005

Journal Article

Season of birth and risk of brain tumors in adults

Ko, P., Eyles, D., Burne, T., Mackay-Sim, A. and McGrath, J. J. (2005). Season of birth and risk of brain tumors in adults. Neurology, 64 (7), 1317-1317. doi: 10.1212/WNL.64.7.1317

Season of birth and risk of brain tumors in adults

2005

Conference Publication

Maternal dietary manipulation alters brain structure and function in offspring: the effect of low maternal vitamin D

Burne, T., Kesby, J. P., Feron, F., Eyles, D. W., Mackay-Sim, A. and McGrath, J. (2005). Maternal dietary manipulation alters brain structure and function in offspring: the effect of low maternal vitamin D. 25th Annual Meeting of the Australian Neuroscience Society, Perth, Western Australia, 3 January - 2 February. Australia: Australian Neuroscience Society Inc..

Maternal dietary manipulation alters brain structure and function in offspring: the effect of low maternal vitamin D

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2026
    Intranasal delivery of clozapine to reduce side-effects: The preclinical evidence
    NHMRC IDEAS Grants
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2020 - 2021
    Vitamin D in autism; preventative mechanisms
    Child Development Grant
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Histology and Advanced Microscopy Research Facility upgrade
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2021
    Assessment of the role of early life vitamin D on allergic disease outcomes in the Melbourne Atopy Cohort study (MACs)
    Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2022
    Developmental Vitamin D-deficiency and Autism; exploration of potential mechanisms and refining phenotype in an animal model
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2022
    A new animal model of the prodrome in schizophrenia. Enhanced Dopamine in Prodromal Schizophrenia (EDiPs)
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2020
    Maternal vitamin D supplementation in a maternal immune activation model of schizophrenia: mechanisms of prevention
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Voltage-gated calcium channels and vitamin D: investigating the convergent links between risk factors for schizophrenia
    RL Cooper Medical Research Foundation Limited
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2020
    Voltage gated calcium channels and vitamin D: exploring the convergent links between risk factors for schizophrenia
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    Role of pre-natal Vitamin D and gene interactions in Autism Spectrum Disorders; leveraging an existing case-control study (NIH grant administered by the Sequoia Foundation)
    Sequoia Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2015
    A sensitive, high resolution QTOF mass spectrometer with nanoUPLC system for qualitative and quantitative biomolecule analysis.
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    Early life vitamin D levels and risk of autism spectrum disorders (NIH grant administered by Drexel University)
    Drexel University
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Do the Developmental vitamin D-deficiency and maternal immune activation animal models of schizophrenia have convergent early pathways?
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Is developmental vitamin D deficiency associated with autism-related phenotypes: a birth cohort study
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    The Developmental vitamin D-deficiency animal model of schizophrenia:- Critical window for intervention and optimal dose
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2016
    Early pharmacological intervention in an animal model of schizophrenia
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2013
    Establishment of an Integrated Facility for Single Cell Analysis
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2013
    UQ Travel Awards Category 1 - Professor Francois Feron
    UQ Travel Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2024
    Developmental Neurobiology of Vitamin D Deficiency Program Funding
    West Moreton Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Developmental Neurobiology Programme Funding
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2015
    Developmental vitamin D deficiency and prefrontal cortical dysfunction
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2014
    Attentional processing in developmentally vitamin D deficient rats: Modelling the cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Neonatal vitamin D status and risk of schizophrenia: a replication in two independent samples
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2013
    Vitamin D and risk of cancer and mortality in the Melbourne Collaborative Cohort Study (NHMRC Project administered by The Cancer Council Victoria)
    Cancer Council Victoria
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Zebrafish behavioural suite
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2012
    Advanced paternal age: behavioural, neuroanatomical and genomic correlates in the offspring of older fathers
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2008
    HPLC to Support Behavioural Facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2009
    Neonatal vitamin D status and risk of schizophrenia: a study using Danish dried bloods spots
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2009
    The Developmental vitamin D model (DVD) as an animal model for schizophrenia
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2006
    The impact of low maternal vitamin D on learning and memory in adult offspring: an animal model of schizophrenia
    Australian Brain Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1997
    Mitochondrial abnormalities in selective regions of post-mortem brains from schizophrenic patients treated with haloperidol: a link with tardive dyskinesia
    Brain Research Fund
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Darryl Eyles is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Master Philosophy

    Investigating corticostriatal networks and cognitive flexibility to understand schizophrenia

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr James Kesby

Completed supervision

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