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Dr. Serene Paul is a Senior Lecturer in the Discipline of Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health. She holds a PhD, Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, and Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) with First-Class Honors. Her clinical background spans neurological and aged care rehabilitation, with specialized expertise in Parkinson's disease management.
Her research develops novel care models for Parkinson's disease, focusing on eHealth solutions and wearable technologies to enhance access to exercise interventions, improve physical function, and reduce falls. Key priorities include:
- Implementing technology-enabled strategies for early disease intervention
- Promoting remote healthcare access through digital tools
- Evaluating long-term impacts on healthcare utilization via data linkage
Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on:
- Motor learning adaptations in neurological populations
- Technology-assisted rehabilitation (wearables, VR, telehealth)
- Multifactorial fall prevention strategies
- Exercise efficacy across Parkinson's disease stages
- Rural health service delivery innovations
Awards include recognition as a Fellow of The Higher Education Academy (UK). She leads projects on safe mobility interventions and diabetes-related foot complications, with grants including:
- Wounds Australia Research Grant (2022)
- Charles Perkins Centre ECR Seed Funding (2020)
- Parkinson's NSW research grants
Dr. Paul mentors PhD candidates investigating mobility in Parkinson's and collaborates with international teams through the Movement Disorders Society. She coordinates the PHYZ X 2U program improving rural chronic disease outcomes.
