World-class Parkinson's disease treatment and research
Our neurologists are experts in Parkinson's disease treatment, research and education.
Macquarie University Health provides comprehensive care for people living with Parkinson's disease and related movement disorders. Our clinical team works closely with the Parkinson's disease researchers in the Macquarie University Brain Institute and Clinic, integrating specialist patient care with leading research into Parkinson's disease and related neurodegenerative conditions.
Our multidisciplinary team is recognised for its expertise in the diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of Parkinson's disease and related movement disorders. We provide patients with access to the latest treatments and clinical expertise.
Through our close partnership with the researchers in the institute, patients may also have opportunities to participate in research studies and clinical trials investigating new diagnostic approaches and disease-modifying therapies.
Neurodegenerative diseases clinical fellowship
Macquarie University Health offers a full time 12-month clinical fellowship position in neurodegenerative diseases with opportunities for integrated research and teaching.
The Fellow receives comprehensive training in evidence-based, cutting-edge diagnosis, and multidisciplinary treatment of patients with a range of neurodegenerative disorders including MND, Parkinson’s disease and dementia.
Fellows are supported and mentored to support career progression. Appropriate candidates can potentially undertake higher degree research training pathways through Macquarie University. There may also be opportunities to join our specialist Neurology clinical team post-fellowship.
Higher degree research
Since 2014, we have formed the most comprehensive and all-encompassing research centre in Australia, where researchers and clinicians work side by side to decipher MND.
Opportunities for higher degree research include working with our experts to complete a:
Annual Neurodegeneration Meeting
The Macquarie Neurodegeneration Meeting is an annual event hosted by the MND Research Centre, Macquarie University.
This event aims to empower Australian neuroscientists to showcase their research and to stimulate conversation and foster collaboration to develop treatments for a range of diseases, including MND, Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, Parkinson’s disease and other degenerative brain disorders.