Melanie completed her Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology) at Monash University in 2018 under the supervision of A/Prof Kate Hoy, Prof Paul Fitzgerald and Dr Nigel Rogasch. Her thesis investigated the neurobiological and cognitive effects of transcranial direct current stimulation in healthy aging and mild cognitive impairment.

Melanie is currently a Clinical Research Fellow and Research Co-ordinator of the Interventional Neuropsychology Research Group at the Epworth Centre for Innovation in Mental Health (ECIMH). In this role she co-ordinates a randomised clinical trial investigating theta burst stimulation for the treatment of mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease, and projects investigating the use of non-invasive brain stimulation techniques to improve cognitive functioning in mild cognitive impairment and mild Alzheimer’s disease. Melanie has presented at over six national and international conferences, and has expertise in neuropsychological assessment and diagnosis, and over nine years’ experience in non-invasive brain stimulation techniques and TMS-EEG.

Research interests include investigating the therapeutic benefit of non-invasive brain stimulation treatments to assist cognitive functioning in healthy aging, Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment. Melanie has a strong interest in consumer engagement and investigating evidence-based interventions for carers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. Melanie is also passionate about the development of neuropsychological interventions to improve daily functioning and quality of life for individuals with cognitive dysfunction.