Assoc. Prof. Matthew Gullo, Ph.D
Clinical Psychologist
Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology
School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University
Queensland, Australia
About - Assoc. Prof. Matthew Gullo, Ph.D
Assoc. Prof. Matthew Gullo, Ph.D is a clinical psychologist and Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Translating Research into Practice (TRIP) Principal Research Fellow at The University of Queensland. Associate Professor Gullo's research seeks to improve the assessment and treatment of substance use disorder through a better understanding of the complex biosocial cognitive mechanisms involved, revealing new targets for personalised intervention. This work has culminated in the development of iAx, a theory-driven instant assessment and personalised feedback system that is freely available for health professionals delivering substance use treatment. Associate Professor Gullo led the section on Psychosocial Interventions for the Australian Guidelines for the Treatment of Alcohol Problems. A true scientist-practitioner, he continues to provide treatment services as a Visiting Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Alcohol and Drug Assessment Unit of the Princess Alexandra Hospital, a major metropolitan tertiary level teaching hospital. Here, Associate Professor Gullo has led several innovations in service delivery that have benefited over 8,500 patients through translation of the latest research findings into improved clinical practice.
https://sites.google.com/view/matthewgullo/
Theme
Mental health
Keynote Topic
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing for substance use
Assoc. Prof. Matthew Gullo, Ph.D is a clinical psychologist and Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Translating Research into Practice (TRIP) Principal Research Fellow at The University of Queensland. Associate Professor Gullo's research seeks to improve the assessment and treatment of substance use disorder through a better understanding of the complex biosocial cognitive mechanisms involved, revealing new targets for personalised intervention. This work has culminated in the development of iAx, a theory-driven instant assessment and personalised feedback system that is freely available for health professionals delivering substance use treatment. Associate Professor Gullo led the section on Psychosocial Interventions for the Australian Guidelines for the Treatment of Alcohol Problems. A true scientist-practitioner, he continues to provide treatment services as a Visiting Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Alcohol and Drug Assessment Unit of the Princess Alexandra Hospital, a major metropolitan tertiary level teaching hospital. Here, Associate Professor Gullo has led several innovations in service delivery that have benefited over 8,500 patients through translation of the latest research findings into improved clinical practice.
https://sites.google.com/view/matthewgullo/
Theme
Mental health
Keynote Topic
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing for substance use
