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Dr. Aimie Peek is a Lecturer (0.6 FTE) in the discipline of physiotherapy at the University of Sydney's Sydney School of Health Sciences, part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health. She is also a clinical specialist physiotherapist focusing on headache, neck pain, and musculoskeletal disorders. Her academic roles include teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapy programs and leading the PHTY2059 musculoskeletal physiotherapy unit.
Education:
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (First Class Honours, 2006) - University of West of England, Bristol
- Master's in Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy (2012) - University of Birmingham
- PhD in Brain Neurochemistry in Migraine and Pain (2022) - University of Sydney
Research Interests:
- Neuroimaging and Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
- Brain Neurochemistry and GABA measurement
- Pain mechanisms in migraine, headache, and musculoskeletal conditions
- Quantitative Pain Testing
- Translational research linking clinical and neurochemical markers
Key Projects:
- The Spectrum of Migraine Study
- MIND EEG Study on Mindfulness and Chronic Pain
- Brain Neurochemical-Clinical Associations in Pain Disorders
Awards:
- Thesis Excellence Award (2022)
- Australian Pain Society Scholars Award (2021)
- Best Oral Presentation (SydMSK 2023)
- Gold Standard Phantoms Best Student Presentation (2019)
Grants & Scholarships:
- University of Sydney/NHMRC Equipment Grant ($13,972)
- University of Sydney Top-Up Scholarship
Dr. Peek collaborates with the Brain and Mind Centre and actively contributes to academic panels, including the Australian Pain Society's Scientific Committee. Her work bridges clinical practice and neuroimaging research to advance pain management strategies.
