معرفی
Dr. Ash Frazer is a Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy at Monash University, specializing in neurophysiology, genetics, and exercise physiology. Her research focuses on neuroplasticity mechanisms, particularly the effects of homeostatic plasticity in the motor cortex on motor function improvement through exercise interventions. She employs techniques like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to explore how these interventions enhance motor learning and strength training outcomes. Dr. Frazer’s work also examines genetic factors such as BDNF polymorphisms and their influence on neuroplasticity.
Her research interests include understanding cross-education effects of strength training, the role of non-invasive brain stimulation in rehabilitation, and the neural adaptations following resistance training. She has contributed to projects like the Neurophysiological markers of balance exercise intensity and the NHMRC Equipment Grant - BiStim2 Package, highlighting her collaborative approach to advancing clinical and athletic performance through neurophysiological insights.
Dr. Frazer’s publications span journals such as Brain Research, Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, and European Journal of Neuroscience, with a focus on corticospinal excitability, motor cortex plasticity, and aging-related neurophysiological changes. Her work aims to translate findings into targeted exercise protocols for neurological rehabilitation and athletic development.
