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Dr Travis Cruickshank is a Research Fellow at Edith Cowan University (ECU), affiliated with the Centre for Precision Health within the School of Medical and Health Sciences. He leads the Huntington’s Disease Research Group and serves as a principle investigator on the Systematic Profiling in Neurological Disorders Trial. His research focuses on tailored lifestyle interventions for neurological conditions and cancer, alongside validating clinical endpoints. Additionally, he examines predictors of elite tennis performance.
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy (2015), Edith Cowan University
- Bachelor of Science (Human Biology), Edith Cowan University (2009)
Research Interests: Dr Cruickshank’s work spans Neuroscience, multidisciplinary rehabilitation, and environmental modifiers in neurological disorders. His studies address clinical endpoint validation, oncology-related interventions, exercise as medicine, cognitive training, and sleep enrichment. He also explores tennis performance predictors and internal/external loads in simulated matches.
Grants & Projects: Current projects include the Neurological Hub Data Registry ($398k), environmental enrichment for stroke survivors ($84k), and a meal box solution for Huntington’s patients ($13.6k). Past grants include the HEROs Study ($560k) and multidisciplinary therapy for Huntington’s ($299k).
Awards:
- Excellence in Research Commendation, ECU (2018)
- Top Downloaded Paper, Acta Neurologica Scandinavica (2018–2019)
Labs/Teams: Leads the Huntington’s Disease Research Group and collaborates with international networks like the European Huntington’s Disease Network (Physiotherapy, Cognitive, and Young Adults Working Groups).
