Dr. Georgia Symons

Biography

Georgia Symons is a research fellow at Monash University in the Department of Neuroscience, part of the School of Translational Medicine. Her research focuses on the neurological consequences of brain injuries from various etiologies, including sports-related concussions and intimate partner violence (IPV). Utilizing multimodal biomarker approaches rooted in biochemistry, neuroimaging, and cognitive neuroscience, she has developed a keen interest in the therapeutic impacts of graded aerobic exercise interventions for mild traumatic brain injuries. Georgia completed her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at The University of Melbourne, followed by a PhD in Neuroscience at Monash University, where her dissertation addressed the neurological ramifications of engaging in Australian Rules Football. Currently, she collaborates with various institutions, including the University of Tasmania, and actively contributes to the Victorian Amateur Football Association's advisory group to enhance concussion reporting protocols. Georgia’s commitment to promoting awareness about IPV and its impacts on brain health places her at the forefront of translational research in this critical area. Her current work underlines the intersection of education and health, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals on gender equality and health.

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