Liza van Eijk

Dr. Liza van Eijk is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at James Cook University (JCU) with a focus on neuroimaging and neuropsychology. She leads projects funded by TAAHC and JCU grants, collaborating with institutions like CSIRO and the University of Queensland. Her research emphasizes biomarkers for improving patient outcomes, particularly in preterm infants and neurodevelopmental disorders. She teaches cognitive neuroscience courses and has a visiting researcher role at the Australian e-Health Research Centre.

Research Interests: Dr. van Eijk’s work spans neuroimaging applications in clinical settings, sex differences in brain structure, and predictive modeling of neurological outcomes. Her collaborations involve developing quantitative MRI tools for neonatal brain assessments and exploring therapeutic interventions for conditions like PTSD and traumatic brain injury.

Professional Activities: As CIA on multiple projects, she oversees initiatives like neonatal MRI implementation and EEG-based studies across campuses. She actively mentors students in neuroimaging, neuroscience, and neuropsychology, guiding doctoral research on topics like mindfulness in policing and machine learning in mental health diagnostics.

Awards: While noted for 14 awards, specific names are not detailed in the text. Grants include TAAHC Seed (2021, AUD 50k) and JCU Cross Campus (2021, AUD 20k).