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Biography
A/Prof Michele Callisaya is an NHMRC Boosting Dementia Leadership fellow and physiotherapist at Monash University and Peninsula Health. She is also a Senior Lecturer at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania. She completed her PhD at the University of Tasmanian and held an NHMRC Early Career Fellowship at Monash University (2012-2015) investigating the role of the brain in mobility impairments and falls in older people.
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 include using technology to improve the physical and cognitive function of older people and investigating ways to improve activity after stroke.
Education/Academic qualification
Medical Sci, PhD, Menzies Institute for Medical Research
Award Date: 10 Dec 2010
Physiotherapy, Bach app sci (physio), La Trobe University
Award Date: 31 Dec 1992
External positions
Senior Research Fellow, Menzies Institute for Medical Research
Feb 2015 → …University of Tasmania
Research area keywords
- Dementia
- Stroke
- falls prevention
- cognitive impairment
- exercise
- Technology
- Rehabilitation
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Projects
Sustaining Exercise to Enhance Cognition: A feasibility study
Brown, B. M., Erickson, K., Callisaya, M. & Peiffer, J.
1/01/20 → 31/12/20
Project: Research
Understanding the experiences of people with dementia participating in inpatient rehabilitation.
Lawler, K., Castle, R., deZoete, S., Courtney-Pratt, H., Lewis, M. & Callisaya, M.
1/01/20 → 31/12/20
Project: Research
A Cognitive-Mobility Stress Test To Detect MCI and Risk of Conversion to Dementia
Dementia Australia Research Foundation Ltd
1/05/19 → 1/05/21
Project: Research
A novel, technology-based multifaceted program targeting physical, cognitive and mental well-being to reduce falls in older adults
Delbaere, K., Anstey, K., Proudfoot, J., Callisaya, M. & O'Dea, B.
1/01/18 → 31/12/21
Project: Research
Research Output
Adherence to the Australian Dietary Guidelines Is Not Associated with Brain Structure or Cognitive Function in Older Adults
Zabetian-Targhi, F., Srikanth, V. K., Beare, R., Moran, C., Wang, W., Breslin, M., Smith, K. J. & Callisaya, M. L., 1 Jun 2020, In : The Journal of nutrition. 150, 6, p. 1529-1534 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Identifying subgroups of community-dwelling older adults and their prospective associations with long-term knee osteoarthritis outcomes
Munugoda, I. P., Pan, F., Wills, K., Mattap, S. M., Cicuttini, F., Graves, S. E., Lorimer, M., Jones, G., Callisaya, M. L. & Aitken, D., May 2020, In : Clinical Rheumatology. 39, 5, p. 1429-1437 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
“Connecting patients and therapists remotely using technology is feasible and facilitates exercise adherence after stroke”
Simpson, D. B., Bird, M-L., English, C., Gall, S. L., Breslin, M., Smith, S., Schmidt, M. & Callisaya, M. L., 17 Feb 2020, In : Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation. 27, 2, p. 93-102 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Activity Monitors for Increasing Physical Activity in Adult Stroke Survivors
Lynch, E. A., Jones, T. M., Simpson, D. B., Fini, N. A., Kuys, S., Borschmann, K. N., Kramer, S. F., Johnson, L. G., Callisaya, M. L., Mahendran, N., Janssen, H., English, C. & on behalf of the ACTIOnS Collaboration, Jan 2019, In : Stroke. 50, 1, p. e4-e5 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment / Debate › Other
Open Access
Associations of health literacy with risk factors for diabetic foot disease: a cross-sectional analysis of the Southern Tasmanian Health Literacy and Foot Ulcer Development in Diabetes Mellitus Study
Chen, P., Callisaya, M., Wills, K., Greenaway, T. & Winzenberg, T., 30 Jul 2019, In : BMJ Open. 9, 7, 10 p., e025349.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Prizes
Australian Dementia Forum - Best poster Living with Dementia stream
Callisaya, Michele (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Australian Government Endeavour Research Travel Fellowship to the USA
Callisaya, Michele (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Competitive Fellowships
Best oral presentation Australian Physiotherapy Association Conference Gerontology stream
Callisaya, Michele (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Best poster prize: Australian Society of Geriatric Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, Christchurch
Callisaya, Michele (Recipient), 2006
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Dementia Advocates’ Award – Dementia Australia Research Foundation Grant
Callisaya, Michele (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)