Dr Yan Li PhD
Senior Postdoctoral Fellow
Current Appointments
Kinghorn Chair, NeurodegenerationKey Research Areas
Professor Carolyn Sue, AM, MBBS, PhD, FRACP, holds the prestigious Kinghorn Chair of Neurodegeneration at Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA), is a Professor of Neurology at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and Director of Neurosciences at Prince of Wales Hospital (POWH). An internationally recognised clinician-scientist, Professor Sue is renowned for her pioneering research in Parkinson's disease and mitochondrial disorders. She leads the Australian Mitochondrial Disease Centre and the Parkinson’s Disease Centre of Excellence at NeuRA and has significantly advanced the understanding of neurodegenerative diseases through her innovative research integrating genomics, molecular neuroscience, and adult stem cell models.
As the immediate past Executive Director of the Kolling Institute, she has established a legacy of translational research excellence. Professor Sue’s research has resulted in the discovery of several key disease genes and new diagnostic approaches, with over 200 peer-reviewed publications and numerous accolades, including the Member of the Order of Australia for her services to medicine. She also holds multiple leadership roles, including President of the Movement Disorder Society of Australia and New Zealand and Council Member of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). Her work continues to shape the future of medical research and patient care in neurodegenerative diseases.
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