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Stephanie is a post-doctoral research fellow and recipient of the FightMND Early Career Research Fellowship (2024-2028), which enables her to work in collaborations with prominent scholars such as Aaron Gitler at Stanford University and Eleanor Drummond at the University of Sydney. Previously, she was a Macquarie University Research Fellow (MQRF, 2021-2024) focusing on research into Motor Neuron Disease (MND). Stephanie earned her PhD from Macquarie University in 2020 with a Vice Chancellor’s Commendation for Academic Excellence and the Ramy Razavian Dean Award for Academic Excellence. Her research centers on understanding mutations in cyclin F that cause MND, and she has developed expertise in neurodegeneration mechanisms using mass spectrometry and biochemical assays. Her work involved collaborations internationally, particularly in Copenhagen with cyclin F expert Claus Sørensen, where she learned advanced assays. Her contributions have led to the identification of novel cyclin F substrates and the filing of multiple patents. Currently, her research aims to advance methods to prevent the formation of toxic aggregates linked to the progression of MND.
Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia
Awarded Fellow focusing on research related to Motor Neuron Disease and developing biochemical methods to understand disease mechanisms.
Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia
Conducted research on cyclin F and its mutations associated with Motor Neuron Disease as part of a dedicated research program.
Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).