Josh Rawsthorne is a PhD candidate in the School of Psychology at UNSW Sydney and a Research Assistant at Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA). His research sits at the intersection of non-invasive brain stimulation and neuroimaging, with a focus on advancing mechanistic and translational approaches to chronic pain.

His work explores the application of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), alongside multimodal imaging techniques including electroencephalography (EEG) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), to better understand and modulate the neural circuits underlying chronic pain. Through integrating stimulation and imaging methodologies, he aims to identify neurophysiological markers of treatment response and optimise neuromodulation protocols to reduce pain severity and improve functional outcomes.

Josh is also committed to research that meaningfully engages First Nations communities. His work seeks to contribute to culturally informed, community-responsive approaches to pain research and intervention, with the goal of supporting equitable access to emerging neurotechnology-based treatments.