Associate Professor Andrea Loftus
Associate Professor Andrea Loftus is current Director of ParkC and is based at Curtin University. Her research focus is the progression and management of Parkinson's. Andrea has a particular interest in the cognitive aspects of Parkinson's and the therapeutic potential of non-invasive brain stimulation as an adjunct therapy. As an academic at Curtin University, Andrea supervises Honours, PhD, and Clinical Masters students.
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PROFESsOR NATALIE GASSON
Professor Natalie Gasson is a registered psychologist based at Curtin University. Her research interests include Parkinson's, ageing, and cognition. Natalie has a particular interest in cognitive symptoms of Parkinson's and the management of cognitive decline. Natalie is also interested in the use of mindfulness based therapies for depression and anxiety.
As an academic at Curtin University, Natalie supervises Honours, PhD, and Clinical Masters students.
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PROFESsOR romola bucks
Professor Romola Bucks is a clinician and academic at the University of Western Australia. Romola is also current director of the Raine study, one of the world’s longest-running pre-birth longitudinal cohort health studies. Romola's research interests include cognitive impairment, ageing, and sleep. Romola has a particular interest in sleep and Parkinson's.
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dr meghan thomas
Dr Meghan Thomas is a developmental neurobiologist who, alongside Former Chief Scientific Officer Lyn Beazley, secured funding to establish ParkC as a research group. Meghan now works in the pharmaceutical industry as Vice President of Clinical and Regulatory Development for Argenica Therapeutics, a company developing novel therapeutics to reduce brain tissue death associated with brain injury and neurodegenerative diseases.
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