Overview
Background
Prof Siskind trained as a psychiatrist in Australia and the United States. He graduated from medicine at the University of Queensland in 1998. After working with Doctors Without Borders in Chechnya in 2000, he became interested in psychiatry. He moved to Boston in 2002, where he did his psychiatry residency at Boston University and a Master of Public Health at Harvard University. He returned to Brisbane in June 2008 as a clinical academic psychiatrist at the Metro South Addiction and Mental Health Service. He completed his Ph.D in Feb 2014. His research interests include clozapine and treatment refractory schizophrenia, the physical health of people with severe and persistent mental illness, supported accommodation, assertive community treatment and mental health services research. He has been awarded an NHMRC Investigator Grant as an Emerging Leadership Fellow (2021-2025) and held an NHMRC Early Career Fellowship (2016-2019). He has a current CIA MRFF RCRDUN grant looking at treatments to reduce cardiometabolic morbidity among people with schizophrenia. He has over 200 peer reviewed publications, including first author in the highly ranked Lancet, World Psychiatry, Lancet Psychiatry, BJPsych, ANZJP, & Schizophrenia Bulletin. He is a named investigator on over $40 million in competitive research grants, with over $6 million as CIA.
Availability
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Fields of research
Research interests
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Schizophrenia
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Physical Health Comorbidity
Works
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2017
Journal Article
Effectiveness of Community Treatment Orders? Two Studies With Unusual Outcomes and an Atypical Population
Kisely, Steve, Siskind, Dan and Rugkasa, Jorun (2017). Effectiveness of Community Treatment Orders? Two Studies With Unusual Outcomes and an Atypical Population. Psychiatric Services, 68 (12), 1322-1323. doi: 10.1176/appi.ps.681102
2017
Journal Article
Dopamine dysregulation syndrome in Parkinson's disease: a systematic review of published cases
Warren, Nicola, O'Gorman, Cullen, Lehn, Alexander and Siskind, Dan (2017). Dopamine dysregulation syndrome in Parkinson's disease: a systematic review of published cases. Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, 88 (12), 1060-1064. doi: 10.1136/jnnp-2017-315985
2017
Journal Article
Genetic variants impacting metabolic outcomes among people on clozapine: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Suetani, Rachel J., Siskind, Dan, Reichhold, Heidi and Kisely, Steve (2017). Genetic variants impacting metabolic outcomes among people on clozapine: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychopharmacology, 234 (20), 2989-3008. doi: 10.1007/s00213-017-4728-0
2017
Journal Article
A systematic review and meta-regression of the prevalence and incidence of perinatal depression
Woody, C. A., Ferrari, A. J., Siskind, D. J., Whiteford, H. A. and Harris, M. G. (2017). A systematic review and meta-regression of the prevalence and incidence of perinatal depression. Journal of Affective Disorders, 219, 86-92. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2017.05.003
2017
Journal Article
Thoughts on ‘Redefining residential rehabilitation in Australia’
Parker, Stephen, Siskind, Dan and Dark, Frances (2017). Thoughts on ‘Redefining residential rehabilitation in Australia’. Australasian Psychiatry, 25 (4), 414-414. doi: 10.1177/1039856216689534
2017
Journal Article
Use of granulocyte-colony stimulating factor to prevent recurrent clozapine-induced neutropenia on drug rechallenge: A systematic review of the literature and clinical recommendations
Myles, Nicholas, Myles, Hannah, Clark, Scott R., Bird, Robert and Siskind, Dan (2017). Use of granulocyte-colony stimulating factor to prevent recurrent clozapine-induced neutropenia on drug rechallenge: A systematic review of the literature and clinical recommendations. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 51 (10), 980-989. doi: 10.1177/0004867417720516
2017
Journal Article
International trends in clozapine use: a study in 17 countries
Bachmann, C. J., Aagaard, L., Bernardo, M., Brandt, L., Cartabia, M., Clavenna, A., Coma Fuste, A., Furu, K., Garuoliene, K., Hoffmann, F., Hollingworth, S., Huybrechts, K. F., Kalverdijk, L. J., Kawakami, K., Kieler, H., Kinoshita, T., Lopez, S. C., Machado-Alba, J. E., Machado-Duque, M. E., Mahesri, M., Nishtala, P. S., Piovani, D., Reutfors, J., Saastamoinen, L. K., Sato, I., Schuiling-Veninga, C. C. M., Shyu, Y. -C., Siskind, D., Skurtveit, S. ... Taylor, D. (2017). International trends in clozapine use: a study in 17 countries. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 136 (1), 37-51. doi: 10.1111/acps.12742
2017
Journal Article
The imperative to screen for obstructive sleep apnoea in people with schizophrenia
Parker, Stephen, Johnston, Bradford, Lane, Abigail, Dark, Frances and Siskind, Dan (2017). The imperative to screen for obstructive sleep apnoea in people with schizophrenia. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 51 (7), 737-738. doi: 10.1177/0004867417696351
2017
Journal Article
Brugada pattern associated with clozapine initiation in a man with schizophrenia
Sawyer, Michael, Goodison, Geraldine, Smith, Lesley, Peereboom, Veta, Dauber, Kieran and Siskind, Dan (2017). Brugada pattern associated with clozapine initiation in a man with schizophrenia. Internal Medicine Journal, 47 (7), 831-833. doi: 10.1111/imj.13477
2017
Journal Article
Clozapine Response Rates among People with Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia: Data from a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Siskind, Dan, Siskind, Victor and Kisely, Steve (2017). Clozapine Response Rates among People with Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia: Data from a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry-Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie, 62 (11), 772-777. doi: 10.1177/0706743717718167
2017
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Embedding exercise interventions as routine mental health care: implementation strategies in residential, inpatient and community settings
Lederman, Oscar, Suetani, Shuichi, Stanton, Robert, Chapman, Justin, Korman, Nicole, Rosenbaum, Simon, Ward, Philip B. and Siskind, Dan (2017). Embedding exercise interventions as routine mental health care: implementation strategies in residential, inpatient and community settings. Australasian Psychiatry, 25 (5), 451-455. doi: 10.1177/1039856217711054
2017
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Elevated clozapine levels associated with infection: a systematic review
Clark, Scott R., Warren, Nicola S., Kim, Gajin, Jankowiak, David, Schubert, Klaus Oliver, Kisely, Steve, Forrester, Tori, Baune, Bernhard T. and Siskind, Dan J. (2017). Elevated clozapine levels associated with infection: a systematic review. Schizophrenia Research, 192, 50-56. doi: 10.1016/j.schres.2017.03.045
2017
Journal Article
Further reflections on recovery-oriented mental health practice in a community care unit
Parker, Stephen, Siskind, Dan and Meurk, Carla (2017). Further reflections on recovery-oriented mental health practice in a community care unit. Journal of Forensic Nursing, 13 (2), 87-88. doi: 10.1097/JFN.0000000000000150
2017
Journal Article
Clozapine in treatment-resistant schizophrenia reply
Siskind, Dan, McCartney, Lara and Kisely, Steve (2017). Clozapine in treatment-resistant schizophrenia reply. British Journal of Psychiatry, 210 (4), 299-300. doi: 10.1192/bjp.210.4.299a
2017
Journal Article
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the association between poor oral health and substance abuse
Baghaie, Hooman, Kisely, Steve, Forbes, Malcolm, Sawyer, Emily and Siskind, Dan J. (2017). A systematic review and meta-analysis of the association between poor oral health and substance abuse. Addiction, 112 (5), 765-779. doi: 10.1111/add.13754
2017
Journal Article
The impact of clozapine on hospital use: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Land, R., Siskind, D., McArdle, P., Kisely, S., Winckel, K. and Hollingworth, S. A. (2017). The impact of clozapine on hospital use: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 135 (4), 296-309. doi: 10.1111/acps.12700
2017
Journal Article
Is it time to rethink treatment of early psychosis?
Siskind, Dan and Dark, Frances (2017). Is it time to rethink treatment of early psychosis?. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 51 (3), 291-292. doi: 10.1177/0004867416680299
2017
Journal Article
Echocardiography and clozapine: is current clinical practice inhibiting use of a potentially life-transforming therapy?
Robinson, Gail, Kisely, Steve, Siskind, Dan, Flanagan, Robert J. and Wheeler, Amanda J. (2017). Echocardiography and clozapine: is current clinical practice inhibiting use of a potentially life-transforming therapy?. Australian Family Physician, 46 (3), 169-170.
2017
Conference Publication
RCT of Exenatide for Clozapine-associated obesity
Siskind, Dan, Russell, Anthony, Gamble, Clare, Winckel, Karl, Hollingworth, Sam and Kisely, Steve (2017). RCT of Exenatide for Clozapine-associated obesity. 16th International Congress on Schizophrenia Research (ICOSR), San Diego, CA, United States, 24-28 March 2017. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/schbul/sbx023.046
2017
Journal Article
Lithium augmentation as an alternative to maintenance electroconvulsive therapy for recurrent major depressive disorder in older adults
Wysoczanski, Daniel, Cherry, Scott, Spivak, Valeria, Lie, David and Siskind, Dan (2017). Lithium augmentation as an alternative to maintenance electroconvulsive therapy for recurrent major depressive disorder in older adults. Australasian Psychiatry, 25 (1), 84-84. doi: 10.1177/1039856216658825
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Quality and Safe Use of Clozapine
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Nicola Warren, Professor Michael Barras, Professor Steve Kisely
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Doctor Philosophy
Multi-morbidity among people living with severe mental illness
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Nicola Warren, Professor Steve Kisely
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Doctor Philosophy
Investigating clozapine rechallenge using granulocyte-colony stimulating factor in people previously experiencing clozapine-associated neutropenia.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Steve Kisely
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Doctor Philosophy
Management of myocarditis among people with schizophrenia commencing clozapine
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Nicola Warren
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Doctor Philosophy
Quality and Safe Use of Clozapine
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Nicola Warren, Professor Michael Barras, Professor Steve Kisely
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Master Philosophy
Food insecurity among people living with schizophrenia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Urska Arnautovska
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Master Philosophy
The Role and Impact of Culture and Language in Mental Health and Mental Health Care
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Nicola Warren
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Master Philosophy
A quantitative and qualitative study of forensic orders in Queensland
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Claudia Bull, Professor Steve Kisely
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Doctor Philosophy
Smoking Cessation in People with a Serious Mental Illness
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Steve Kisely, Professor Coral Gartner
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Master Philosophy
The Role and Impact of Culture and Language in Mental Health and Mental Health Care
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Nicola Warren
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Doctor Philosophy
Unveiling the Complexities of Psychotic Disorders: Enhancing Treatment Safety and Understanding Heterogeneity Through Biomarkers, Genetic Analysis, and Multimodal Data Integration
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Sarah Medland
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Doctor Philosophy
Measuring cognitive flexibility in rodents
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Thomas Burne
Completed supervision
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Psychiatric clinical decision making in anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Stefan Blum, Professor Steve Kisely
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
The Role of the Gut Microbiome in Psychiatric Illness: From Prenatal Risk Factors to Treatment Resistance
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Jake Gratten, Professor Darryl Eyles
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Measuring and improving cognition in a rodent model relevant to schizophrenia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr James Kesby, Professor Thomas Burne
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Nose-to-Brain Delivery of Clozapine in Sol-Gel Systems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Harendra Parekh, Dr James Robert Falconer
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the characteristics and service needs of carers for adults with mental illness to inform mental health service planning
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Meredith Harris, Professor Harvey Whiteford
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Who receives what, from whom, and to what effect at clinically operated, community-based residential mental health rehabilitation for Severe and Persistent Mental Illness in Australia?
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Meredith Harris, Professor Harvey Whiteford
Media
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- Cardiometabolic co-morbidity of schizophrenia
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