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Biography
A/Prof Michele Callisaya is a Senior Research Fellow at the Peninsula Clinical School. She is also a Principal Research Fellow at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania.
Michele has a background in physiotherapy having worked in the field of rehabilitation for over 20 years. She completed her PhD at the University of Tasmanian and held an NHMRC Early Career Fellowship at Monash University (2012-2015) and a NHMRC Boosting Dementia Research Leadership Fellowship (2017-2021).
Michele's research investigates 1) risk factors for falls, frailty and dementia and 2) improving access to allied health and rehabilitation therapy for people living with dementia.
Research interests
Michele is passionate about promoting the role of physiotherapy for people living with cognitive impairment, dementia and stroke. Her work has led to a better understanding of the role of cognition on physical functioning and adverse events such as falls. Her current projects focus on improving access to rehabilitation for people with dementia.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Medical Sci, PhD, University of Tasmania
Award Date: 10 Dec 2010
Physiotherapy, Bach app sci (physio), La Trobe University
Award Date: 31 Dec 1992
External positions
Senior Research Fellow, University of Tasmania
Feb 2015 → …
University of Tasmania
Research area keywords
- Dementia
- Stroke
- falls prevention
- cognitive impairment
- exercise
- Technology
- Rehabilitation
Network
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ARC Training Centre for Optimal Ageing
Lim, Y. Y., Kulic, D., Grundy, J., Batstone, J., Olivier, P., Wilson Rajaratnam, S., Cornish, K., Anderson, C., Klein, B., Browning, C., Pase, M., Abdi, E., Robinson, N., McNaney, R., Srikanth, V., Hill, K., Flynn, D., Callisaya, M., Brusco, N., Carreno-Medrano, P., Cronin, J., Fripp, J., Kothari, N., Toms, M., Browne, E., Neilson, P., Orelowitz, J., Udagedara, I. B., De Chaumont Rambert, C., Haddock, R., Pitt, A., Pearman, A., Lethlean, G., Skye, S., Ong, A. & Cai, J.
Australian Research Council (ARC), Readiness Pty Ltd
25/05/23 → 25/05/28
Project: Research
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Toolkit for building "social license" to implement activity monitoring in residential aged care settings
Armstrong, G., Haines, T., Rawson, H., Callisaya, M., Ekegren, C., Snowdon, D., Jolliffe, L. & Nicholson, C.
Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation (ARIIA)
5/12/22 → 4/12/23
Project: Research
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Changing the focus: Facilitating engagement in physical activity for people with dementia in a local community - A feasibility study.
Hill, K., Callisaya, M., Meyer, C., Taylor, M., Lawler, K., Levinger, P., Hunter, S. W., Mackey, D., Burton, E. J., Haines, T., Brusco, N., Lee, A., Ekegren, C. & Crabtree, A.
3/10/22 → 2/10/25
Project: Research
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The right to rehabilitation for people with dementia: tackling stigma and implementing evidence-based interventions
Callisaya, M., Hill, K., Swaffer, K., Russell, G., Mc O'Connor, C., Layton, N., Petersen, A., de Graaff, B., Collyer, T., Haines, T., Srikanth, V., Laver, K. E., Low, L., Skouteris, H., Cations, M. & Barbosa Neves, B.
Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF)
1/06/22 → 31/07/25
Project: Research
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DELIVERing enhanced healthcare at home for older people in rural Australia
Peeters, A., Versace, V. L., Wilding, C., Chapman, W., Haines, T., Wong Shee, A., Porter, J., Payne, W., Greenstock, L., Allender, S., Alston, L. V., Borda, A., Ugalde, A., King, O., Mitchell, F., Beks, H., Williams, S., Elshaug, A., Hensher, M., Enticott, J., Callisaya, M., Rasmussen, B. & McNamara, K.
Department of Health and Aged Care (Australia), Ballarat Health Services, Barwon Health, Colac Area Health, East Grampians Health Service, South West Healthcare, Western District Health Service (WDHS), Western Victoria Primary Health Network
1/02/22 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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A pilot randomized controlled trial evaluating outdoor community walking for knee osteoarthritis: walk
Drummen, S. J. J., Balogun, S., Lahham, A., Bennell, K., Hinman, R. S., Callisaya, M., Cai, G., Otahal, P., Winzenberg, T., Wang, Z., Antony, B., Munugoda, I. P., Martel-Pelletier, J., Pelletier, J. P., Abram, F., Jones, G. & Aitken, D., May 2023, In: Clinical Rheumatology. 42, 5, p. 1409–1421 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Association between socioeconomic status and joint replacement of the hip and knee: a population-based cohort study of older adults in Tasmania
Munugoda, I. P., Brennan-Olsen, S. L., Wills, K., Cai, G., Graves, S. E., Lorimer, M., Cicuttini, F. M., Callisaya, M. L., Aitken, D. & Jones, G., Feb 2022, In: Internal Medicine Journal. 52, 2, p. 265-271 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Association of Dual Decline in Cognition and Gait Speed With Risk of Dementia in Older Adults
Collyer, T. A., Murray, A. M., Woods, R. L., Storey, E., Chong, T. T. J., Ryan, J., Orchard, S. G., Brodtmann, A., Srikanth, V. K., Shah, R. C. & Callisaya, M. L., 31 May 2022, In: JAMA Network Open. 5, 5, 13 p., e2214647.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access10 Citations (Scopus) -
Associations of Sex, Age, and Cardiometabolic Risk Profiles With Brain Structure and Cognition: A UK Biobank Latent Class Analysis
Than, S., Moran, C., Collyer, T. A., Beare, R. J., Lane, E. M., Vincent, A. J., Wang, W., Callisaya, M. L., Thomson, R., Phan, T. G., Fornito, A. & Srikanth, V. K., 25 Oct 2022, In: Neurology. 99, 17, p. e1853-e1865 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Brain patterns of pace – but not rhythm – are associated with vascular disease in older adults
Tripathi, S., Verghese, J., Callisaya, M., Mahoney, J. R., Srikanth, V. & Blumen, H. M., Jan 2022, In: Cerebral Circulation - Cognition and Behavior. 3, 8 p., 100154.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus)
Prizes
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Australian Dementia Forum - Best poster Living with Dementia stream
Callisaya, Michele (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Australian Government Endeavour Research Travel Fellowship to the USA
Callisaya, Michele (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Competitive Fellowships
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Best oral presentation Australian Physiotherapy Association Conference Gerontology stream
Callisaya, Michele (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best poster prize: Australian Society of Geriatric Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, Christchurch
Callisaya, Michele (Recipient), 2006
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Dementia Advocates’ Award – Dementia Australia Research Foundation Grant
Callisaya, Michele (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)