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Associate Professor Anneke van der Walt is an academic neurologist specializing in multiple sclerosis (MS) and neuroimmunology at Monash University's School of Translational Medicine. She leads the MS and Neuro-ophthalmology Research Group, focusing on cerebellar dysfunction, cognitive impairment in MS, and digital biomarkers. With over $17.6 million in competitive grants, her work has been cited over 1,800 times and includes 162 peer-reviewed publications. Her clinical roles include heading the MSNI Unit and Neuro-ophthalmology Service at Alfred Health, Melbourne. She actively supervises postdocs and PhD students and chairs committees for MS-related initiatives. Notable awards include the NHMRC Investigator Grant (2021) and the MS Australia President’s Medal (2022).
- Education: PhD in Neuroscience (University of Melbourne, 2012), MBChB (University of Pretoria, 1998)
- Research Interests: MS progression mechanisms, digital health tools, women’s health in neurology, and autoimmune neurology
- Awards: MRFF Project Grant (2022), Cleveland Award (2012)
- Grants: Over $17.6M from NHMRC, MRFF, and industry partnerships
- Teams/Labs: Van Der Walt Lab, MSBase Registry, and the MSBae Foundation
Her work bridges clinical practice and research, emphasizing translational outcomes and patient-centered care through innovative biomarker development and global collaboration.
