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Professor Natasha Lannin is a clinician-researcher with joint appointments at Monash University and Alfred Health, leading the Brain Recovery and Rehabilitation Research Group in the School of Translational Medicine. She holds a PhD in Neuroscience from Western Sydney University and postgraduate qualifications in Implementation Science and Case Management. Her research focuses on neurorehabilitation clinical trials, particularly improving stroke and brain injury outcomes through evidence-based interventions.
Education:
- PhD in Neuroscience, Western Sydney University (2006)
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Curtin University
- Graduate Certificate in Implementation Science, University of California System
- Graduate Diploma in Case Management, University of Melbourne
Research Interests: Professor Lannin specializes in rigorous clinical trials addressing neurological rehabilitation challenges. Her work spans stroke recovery, vocational rehabilitation, and implementation science, emphasizing translating research into clinical practice. Key areas include upper limb rehabilitation, aphasia treatment, and chronic respiratory care.
Awards & Recognition: Top-ranked globally in Neurological Rehabilitation and Occupational Therapy (Expertscape), recipient of NHMRC and Heart Foundation fellowships, and Fellowships from US/Australian Occupational Therapy Foundations (2017).
Grants & Projects: Over $60M in grants, including NHMRC/MRFF-funded trials like VocRehab (MRFF #2008141) and CHAT (NHMRC #1191820). Current projects include the FASTRACK-UL trial and TAPPET trial for respiratory care optimization.
Labs & Teams: Leads the Brain Recovery and Rehabilitation Research Group, collaborating internationally to advance neurorehabilitation practices.
