Jane Valentine

Jane Valentine serves as a Clinical Professor in Paediatrics at The University of Western Australia Medical School. She maintains dual appointments as Consultant Paediatrician at Kids Rehab WA (Child and Adolescent Health Service - WA Health) and Head of Research at The Kids Research Institute Australia (Telethon Kids Institute).

Her educational background includes both PhD and MBBS qualifications, establishing her clinical and research expertise in paediatric neurology. Her research focuses on cerebral palsy and neurodisability rehabilitation, with particular emphasis on movement disorders and early detection systems.

Valentine's recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward innovative assessment methodologies and interdisciplinary interventions. Her work integrates computer vision, mobile health applications, and non-pharmacological therapies to address complex neurodevelopmental challenges in children. Current research emphasizes population-based screening tools and family-centered care approaches.

• Dean's Honors (2020)

She has secured significant research funding including NHMRC equipment grants and multi-year projects focused on cerebral palsy interventions. Her supervision portfolio includes doctoral candidates working on neurorehabilitation technologies. Valentine leads research teams at the intersection of clinical paediatrics, engineering, and implementation science, particularly through the Kids Research Institute collaboration.