Prajwal Gyawali

Dr. Prajwal Gyawali is a Senior Lecturer in Medical Laboratory Science and Biomedical Science at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), affiliated with the School of Health and Medical Sciences. He leads stroke recovery research collaborations with Darling Downs Health and focuses on biological stress, public health in low-middle-income countries (LMICs), and clinical biochemistry. His academic journey includes BSc from Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS), MSc from Tribhuvan University, and a PhD from Charles Sturt University.

Education:

• BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology, BPKIHS
• MSc in Clinical Biochemistry, Tribhuvan University
• PhD, Charles Sturt University

Research Interests:

• Stroke recovery and rehabilitation mechanisms
• Biological and perceived stress in chronic conditions
• Public health initiatives addressing non-communicable diseases in LMICs
• Hemorheology in metabolic disorders

Key Contributions:

• Developed protocols for stroke biobank sample analyses
• Explored stress management interventions for stroke survivors
• Conducted systematic reviews on physical inactivity and E-cigarette impacts

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Darling Downs Health on translational stroke research projects and community health initiatives in Nepal.