About Us
Collaboration
The FAST study is a collaboration between the University of Sydney, Macquarie University, Monash University and the University of Canberra. The Study is led by Professor Lindy Clemson and Professor Catherine Dean.
Professor Lindy Clemson
The University of Sydney
Convenor of Ageing, Work & Health Research Unit, Professor in Ageing and Occupational Therapy and Charles Perkins Centre Active Ageing Research Node Leader
Lindy Clemson is a specialist in public health research on ageing and an occupational therapist with a PhD in epidemiology. She is a world renown researcher in falls prevention. She is the lead investigator for the trial.
Professor Catherine Dean
Macquarie University
Deputy Dean & Associate Dean, Learning and Teaching, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Catherine Dean is a specialist in stroke research and a physiotherapist. Her research interests are developing and testing of rehabilitation strategies to increase activity and participation after stroke, translating evidence into practice and clinical education. She is the co-lead investigator for this trial.
Dr Kate Scrivener
Macquarie University
Clinician, researcher and educator in neurological physiotherapy
Kate Scrivener's PhD investigated the amount of exercise that occurs in physiotherapy after stroke and the relationship with walking outcomes. Kate will lead the interventionists for this trial.
Dr Elisabeth Preston
University of Canberra
Physiotherapist and Assistant Professor
Elisabeth is a physiotherapist and Assistant Professor at the University of Canberra with a particular interest in neurological physiotherapy. Her research has a focus on improving physical activity in people after stroke.
Associate Professor Stephen Isbel
University of Canberra
Occupational therapist and Associate Professor
Steve is an occupational therapist and Associate Professor at the University of Canberra. His research interests are post-stroke rehabilitation and practice education.
Professor Natasha Lannin
Monash University & Alfred Health
Professor and Lead of the Brain Recovery and Rehabilitation Group, Department of Neuroscience, Monash University; Joint appointment in Allied Health (Occupational Therapy) at Alfred Health
Natasha is clinical trialist and rehabilitation researcher who specialises in understanding the most effective rehabilitation therapy for adults after stroke and other brain injuries, and ways to translate this knowledge into everyday rehabilitation.
Sally Day
FAST study coordinator
Sally is an occupational therapist and has a Masters in Public Health. She has extensive experience working as a clinician in Australia and the UK and coordinating research projects.
Professor Anne Cusick
The University of Sydney
Associate Investigator
Dr Benjamin Gardner
Kings College, London
Associate Investigator
Dr Stefanie Mikolaizak
Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA)
Associate Investigator