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Clinical Research Centre for Movement Disorders and Gait

The CRCMD&G investigates neurological conditions with particular reference to basal ganglia and cerebellar disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and autism. The CRCMD&G has continued to expand its fields of research with new studies in Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

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Professor Robert Iansek Appointment(s): Head of Division - Clinical Research Centre for Movement Disorders and Gait; Director Movement Disorders Program, Southern Health Qualifications: Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP - Neurology); PhD; Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) (Honours 2); Bachelor of Medical Sciences (B Med Sc) (Honours 1) Research interests: Neurology; Multidisciplinary research Contact: Robert.Iansek@southernhealth.org.au; Phone +61 3 9265 1393; Fax +61 3 9265 1577
Dr Anna Murphy Appointment(s): Manager & Biomechanist / Adjunct Senior Lecturer - Clinical Research Centre for Movement Disorders and Gait Qualifications: PhD Biomechanics (The University of Queensland); BHlthSci (Honours - La Trobe University); BApplSci (HM - Wollongong University) Role: Biomechanics expertise and management of the Clinical Research Centre for Movement Disorders and Gait Research interests:  Gait, biomechanics; neurological impairments with gait disorders Contact: AnnaT.Murphy@southernhealth.org.au; Phone +61 3 9265 1453; Fax +61 3 9265 1577
Ms Tracy Taylor Appointment(s): Administration Manager / Project Manager - Clinical Research Centre for Movement Disorders and Gait Role: Administration Manager – CRCMD&G; Project Manager – NHMRC ADHD Grant 2011-2013 Contact: Tracy.Taylor@southernhealth.org.au; Phone +61 3 9265 1508; Fax +61 3 9265 1577
Ms Gracy Presti Appointment(s): Administration Assistant - Clinical Research Centre for Movement Disorders and Gait Role:  Administration Assistant – CRCMD&G & Clinical Gait Analysis Service Contact: Gracy.Presti@southernhealth.org.au; Phone +61 3 9265 1393; Fax +61 3 9265 1577
Ms Dianne Cameron Appointment(s): Physiotherapist / Adjunct Research Fellow - Clinical Research Centre for Movement Disorders and Gait Qualifications: Post-Graduate Certificate Health Science (Grad Cert HSc); Post-Graduate Certificate Physiotherapy (Grad Cert Phty (Paeds)); Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPhty) Research interests:  Gait analysis; Gait in disability (paediatric and adult) Contact: Dianne.Cameron@southernhealth.org.au; Phone +61 3 9265 1360; Fax +61 3 9265 1577
Ms Mary Danoudis Appointment(s): Physiotherapist - Clinical Research Centre for Movement Disorders and Gait Qualifications: Diploma of Business Studies; Masters of Physiotherapy; Bachelor of Applied Science - Physiotherapy; Diploma of Physiotherapy Research interests: Gait and falls; Movement disorders Contact: Mary.Danoudis@southernhealth.org.au; Phone +61 3 9265 1360; Fax +61 3 9265 1577
Dr Jenny McGinley Appointment(s): Senior Research Fellow - Clinical Research Centre for Movement Disorders and Gait Qualifications: PhD; Graduate Diploma (Neurosciences); Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) Research interests:  Gait across the lifespan; Gait in neurological disorders Contact: Jennifer.McGinley@southernhealth.org.au; Phone +61 3 9265 1453; Fax +61 3 9265 1577
Ms Kath Greer Appointment(s): AH Research Clinician - Clinical Research Centre for Movement Disorders and Gait Qualifications: Post Graduate Diploma (Neurological Rehabilitation); Bachelor of Science (Hons - Physiotherapy) Research Interests: Neurological research; Rehabilitation Contact: Kath.Greer@southernhealth.org.au
Ms Megan Moreau Appointment(s): Laboratory Scientist - Clinical Research Centre for Movement Disorders and Gait Qualifications: Bachelor of Physical Education (Honours) with a major in Exercise Science; Master of Science (Physical Education and Recreation) Research interests: Clinical biomechanics, specifically the development of evidence based measurement techniques of dynamic balance in children Contact: Megan.Moreau@southernhealth.org.au
Ms Catherine Williams Appointment(s): NPF Project Manager - Clinical Research Centre for Movement Disorders and Gait Qualifications: Bachelor Health Information Management (La Trobe University); Diploma Project Management Contact: Catherine.Williams@southernhealth.org.au
Ms Catherine Giuliano Appointment(s): Research Assistant - Clinical Research Centre for Movement Disorders and Gait Qualifications: Master of Applied Science (Exercise Rehabilitation); Graduate Diploma in Exercise for Rehabilitation; Bachelor of Exercise Science Research interests: Gait; Biomechanics; Clinical Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Contact: Catherine.Giuliano@southernhealth.org.au
PhD candidates: Nicole Papadopoulos (Project: An investigation of the “neuromotor signature” of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) Annette Davis (Project: Keeping elderly ladies on their feet)