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Nora Straznicky

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Senior Research Officer, Human Neurotransmitters Laboratory, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute

Dr Straznicky is a clinical researcher at Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute. Her research program investigates the mechanisms contributing to sympathetic nervous system dysfunction in obesity and the benefits of weight loss, exercise and drug treatments. She has degrees in pharmacy, public health, and a PhD in clinical pharmacology. Her research has been funded by Diabetes Australia, the Heart Foundation, the Bennelong Foundation, Future Forum and the National Health & Medical Research Council of Australia.

Experience

  • 2003–present
    Senior Research Officer, Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute
  • 1999–2001
    Health Economics Associate, CSL Limited
  • 1994–1999
    Research Officer, Clinical Pharmacology Unit, Austin Hospital, Melbourne
  • 1986–1989
    Clinical Pharmacist, Woden Valley Hospital, Canberra, ACT

Education

  • 2002 
    Monash University, Master of Public Health
  • 1995 
    University of Melbourne, Doctor of Philosophy
  • 1985 
    South Australian Institute of Technology, Bachelor of Pharmacy