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Professor Catherine Dean holds the position of Deputy Dean, Education and Employability in Macquarie University's Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences. She is also a leading academic in physiotherapy and health professions education. Her roles include overseeing the Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) program, introducing innovative courses like the Macquarie MD, and expanding educational programs into psychology, cognitive science, and linguistics. Dean previously served as Head of the Department of Health Professions at Macquarie and held roles at the University of Sydney for 20 years.
Education:
- Principal Fellowship of Higher Education Academy (2020)
- PhD in Physiotherapy (University of Sydney, 1997)
- Master of Arts in Motor Learning (Columbia University, 1991)
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy (Cumberland College of Health Sciences, 1987)
Research interests focus on stroke rehabilitation, falls prevention, evidence-based practice, and clinical education. Her work has led to national/international clinical guidelines (e.g., NHMRC Stroke Guidelines) and over $7M in research/education grants. Key projects include the Falls After Stroke Trial (FAST) and mobility booster programs for stroke survivors.
Awards include Vice-Chancellor's Educational Leader Award (2019), Principal Fellowship of HEA (2020), and multiple teaching excellence awards. She has published 167+ articles in journals like Stroke and Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Leadership includes pioneering the DPT program, leading educational reforms, and fostering interprofessional collaboration. Current initiatives focus on work readiness frameworks for health graduates and translational research in rehabilitation strategies.
