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Biography
My research focuses on identifying predictive biomarkers of function which could facilitate an earlier and more informed diagnosis, with a focus towards multiple neurodevelopmental disorders including cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury and autism spectrum disorder. I work as part of an international team to facilitate early detection of children with disabilities through both early imaging and genetics, with Stella Maris Scientific Institute (Italy), Phoenix Children’s Hospital (America), Queensland Cerebral Palsy and Rehabilitation Research Centre (UQ), and Monash University, contributing to the advanced MRI analyses in multiple cerebral palsy and upper limb intervention studies. Using tools that I have introduced for characterizing brain structure from MRIs in a way that is robust to potentially severe brain injury, I have helped provide an understanding of the neuroplastic mechanisms underpinning response to injury and intervention.
Professional Areas
Fields of Research
Current Roles
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Research Scientist
Perform advanced structural MRI analyses to elucidate neonatal biomarkers of long-term development, and develop tools to support clinical decision making.
Academic Qualifications
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2006
Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering/Science
University of Western Australia -
2017
Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Queensland
Professional Experiences
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2011-2012
Vacation Student
The Australian e-Health Research Centre -
2012-2013
Research Assistant
The Optical and Biomedical Engineering Laboratory -
2016-2017
Casual Officer
The Australian e-Health Research Centre
Achievements and Awards
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2016-2016
Best Student or Postdoc award
CSIRO Health and Biosecurity -
2014-2014
3 Minute Thesis participation award
The University of Queenland -
2012-2012
William and Marlene Schrader prize for best engineering honours thesis
University of Western Australia -
2016-2016
Bursary
European Academy of Childhood Disability -
2017-2017
Bursary
American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
Other highlights
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2015-2015
Submitted provisional patent, titled "Method for quantifying cerebral palsy injury using an automated ventricular shape model”
Grants
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2022-2027
NHMRC-EU Collaborative Research Grant Scheme
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2022-2027
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) for Project Grant titled "ePINO: Early Prediction of Infant Neurodevelopmental Outcomes using novel biomarkers"
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2021-2024
Cerebral Palsy Alliance grant for project titled "Liquid Biopsy for placental and fetal health"
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2019-2025
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) for Project Grant titled “Prediction of childhood Brain Outcomes in infants born preterm using neonatal MRI and concurrent clinical biomarkers - PREBO-6”
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2017-2019
Advance Queensland Research Fellowship
Community and Corporate Citizenship
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2018-2024
Member of Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AusACPDM)
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