Last night, I had the opportunity to join Philip Clark on the Nightlife on ABC Radio for a one-hour live discussion on headache disorders and emerging research. I was also joined by Jason Ray from Monash University. Jason joined from the Melbourne studio, while I was in Sydney, and together we explored a range of important topics, including diagnosis, treatment challenges, and ongoing research in the field. One of the most valuable parts of the program was the interaction with listeners....

I recently had the opportunity to present my work on cluster headache ( Cluster Headache gaps and future trials) , including findings from our 2026 study on patient perspectives in Australia and an overview of our upcoming PEACE trial exploring psilocybin as a potential treatment. It was a great session hosted by the Australia New Zealand Cluster Headache Support, with strong engagement from the community and meaningful discussions around lived experience, unmet needs, and future directions...

Australians living with cluster headache, one of the most painful conditions known to medicine, are calling for research into psilocybin. A new survey has found that 82% of participants want clinical trials of the psychoactive compound found in magic mushrooms. The findings, published in Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain , reveal deep dissatisfaction with current treatment options. Only 6% of the 202 participants surveyed considered their treatment "very effective," while 35% rated...