Vicky Johnstone

Dr. Vicky Johnstone serves as the Associate Director of Research Enterprise at The University of Western Australia. With a PhD from the Australian National University and undergraduate training from UWA, she has built extensive expertise in neuroscience and cardiovascular science through research positions at Columbia University Medical Center, Monash University, and UWA.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD from the Australian National University (2008-2011)
• Undergraduate training from The University of Western Australia (2007)

Dr. Johnstone's research interests focus on cardiovascular science and neuroscience, with particular emphasis on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, calcium channel function, cardiac troponin, and mitochondrial disorders. Her work bridges basic science with clinical applications, investigating molecular mechanisms underlying heart diseases and potential therapeutic interventions. She has made significant contributions to understanding the role of calcium signaling in cardiac function and disease pathogenesis.

Dr. Johnstone's research has been cited over 474 times with an h-index of 14. Her work on adult-onset obesity has received significant attention with 45 Scopus citations and mentions in 4 news outlets.

As Associate Director of Research Enterprise, Dr. Johnstone leads strategic initiatives to expand and diversify UWA's research funding portfolio while fostering high-impact partnerships with industry, government, and academic collaborators. Her team supports major competitive grant applications and provides strategic oversight for UWA's research infrastructure.

Dr. Johnstone has been involved in research teams focusing on cardiovascular science and neuroscience, collaborating with researchers across multiple institutions including Columbia University, Monash University, and various departments within UWA.