Dr. Karen Peebles

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Karen Peebles is a registered physiotherapist with 30 years of combined clinical and teaching experience, primarily in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy. Her expertise lies in integrative physiology, focusing on cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and respiratory interactions in human models, and their applications in health and disease, particularly under rest and imposed stressors. Currently, her research investigates the mechanisms and management of autonomic dysfunction in individuals with connective tissue disorders. She teaches units in the Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) and Doctor of Medicine programs, and previously in the Bachelor of Clinical Science programs. Additionally, she convenes the final year advanced research units in the DPT program and supervises higher degree research students (MRes, PhD). Karen has received a Senior Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy and has been involved in numerous projects and collaborations throughout her academic career.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer (Teaching and Leadership)

2000-01-01 — Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Teaching in physiotherapy programs, supervising research students, and coordinating final year research units.

Awards

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POTS UNMASKED

2022-10-01
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Bings Scholarship

1993-01-01
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Excellence Education - Rising Star

2023-01-01
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FMHHS Award for Excellence in Teaching

2015-01-01
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Heart Foundation (NZ) Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

2010-01-01

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).