Aron Downie

Aron Downie is a Senior Lecturer in Chiropractic at Macquarie University's Department of Chiropractic. He holds a PhD from the University of Sydney Medical School and is a practicing chiropractor with extensive research expertise. His work focuses on spinal pain recovery, screening tools for spinal pathology, and improving clinical decision-making in chiropractic care.

• Affiliations: Macquarie University, Department of Chiropractic
• Education: PhD (University of Sydney Medical School), Doctor of Chiropractic

Research interests include low back pain epidemiology, systematic reviews of spinal therapies, and the application of artificial intelligence in pain management. His studies often involve large-scale cohorts, such as the Osteoporotic Fractures in Men (MrOS) Study.

Dr. Downie has authored over 50 publications and received 16 awards, including the CAA-National Research Excellence Award and the Chiropractic Academy for Research Leadership (CARL II). He has led projects on spinal manipulative therapy, imaging practices, and clinical decision support systems.

• Grants/Projects:
  • Characterization of force-time characteristics of spinal manipulative therapy (2024)
  • Young-COAST feasibility study for pediatric chiropractic care (2022)
  • X-ray outcomes in spinal manipulative therapy (2020)

He actively collaborates internationally and engages in public health advocacy, emphasizing evidence-based practices in chiropractic care.