Personal profile

Biography

Dr Edith Drajkopyl has been a Deputy Course Director and Chief Examiner for the Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced (GDPA) since 2022. Prior to this, she has served as a Unit Coordinator for the program's core Statistics unit, leading developments and projects with her team of Instructors. Edith has also worked as a Health Psychology focused Research Project Supervisor for students within the GDPA with a special interest in the brain-gut-microbiome axis and the effects of physical activity on mental health. Edith is passionate about engaging and equipping students with the necessary skills to conduct high-quality research within the psychology curriculum. 

Education/Academic qualification

Neuroscience, PhD, University of Melbourne

Neuroscience, BBNSc(Hons)

Neuroscience, Physiology, BBNSc

Research area keywords

  • Concussion
  • Brain-Gut-Microbiome Axis
  • Physical Activity
  • Mental health
  • Mild traumatic brain injury