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Dr. Scott Denton is a Lecturer at the School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney. He is also a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Clinical & Rehabilitation Research Centre, with a focus on disability inclusion policy at the Centre for Disability Research and Policy. As a Charcot Marie Tooth (CMT) advocate diagnosed with the disease, his work bridges policy research and lived experience.
- PhD in 2010 from the University of New South Wales (UNSW)
- Elected as councillor to NSW Local Government in 2017
Scott's research spans disability policy, neurological diseases, and political science. His work on CMT and disability inclusion policy integrates lived expertise with health and social policy analysis. He also contributes to electoral system studies, with publications on elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sierra Leone, and the Arab Spring.
The 15 most recent publications reflect trends in disability advocacy, democratic governance, and educational reform. His 2025 paper in Evidence and Policy emphasizes expertise by people with disabilities, while earlier works analyze Australian political dynamics and global election outcomes.
- Private members motion - Parliament of Australia House of Representatives 2012
- Private members motion - Parliament of Australia Senate 2013
- Private members motion - New South Wales State Parliament Legislative Assembly 2016
Scott's grants include Australian Department of Health funding for CMT research. He serves as Vice President for Lee Hostel Aged Care Provider and as a financial member of the Charcot Marie Tooth Association Australia Inc.
