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Postdoctoral research associate, University of Sydney

Melissa (Liss) Brunner is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Sydney in the Acquired Brain Injury Communication Lab. Liss has over eighteen years of experience in the assessment and management of adults with swallowing and communication difficulties. Her clinical and research expertise is in acquired neurologic disorders, particularly working with people who experience stroke and acquired brain injury (ABI). She has also developed specialist skills in evaluating research methodology and proficiency in electronic data management, including social media platforms through her ongoing commitment to evidence-based practice and involvement in speechbite.com. Her PhD research at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) yielded important insights into how people with traumatic brain injury (TBI) might be supported to use Twitter for communication, participation, and inclusion in online communities.

Experience

  • 2020–present
    Postdoctoral research associate, University of Sydney
  • 2018–2020
    PhD Candidate, University of Technology Sydney
  • 2018–2019
    Research associate, University of Technology Sydney
  • 2012–2018
    Research Assistant, University of Sydney
  • 2014–2018
    PhD Candidate, University of Newcastle

Education

  • 2020 
    University of Technology Sydney, PhD (Speech Pathology)
  • 2012 
    University of Newcastle, MHlthSc(StrokeManagement)
  • 2001 
    University of Sydney, BaAppSc(SpeechPath)