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Biography
Professor Natasha Lannin is an internationally recognised clinician-researcher with a joint appointment at Alfred Health and Monash University, where she is the Head of the Brain Recovery and Rehabilitation Research group in the School of Translational Medicine. Professor Lannin joined The Department of Neuroscience at Monash University in 2019 from La Trobe University, where she had been the inaugural Chair in Occupational Therapy in a joint position with Alfred Health since 2011.
After completing her PhD investigating the physiological mechanisms and clinical effectiveness of stretch for addressing post-stroke motor impairment, she undertook post-doctoral work at Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney, advancing her experience in clinical trials before establishing her own rehabilitation research group here in Melbourne. She has published over 320 papers and in the last 5 years has been CI on successful grants totalling $44M, of career total >$60M. Professor Lannin is ranked in the Top 1% worldwide as an expert in “Neurological Rehabilitation” (0.019%; 8th globally) and “Occupational Therapy” (0.006%; 1st globally) (https://expertscape.com/ December 2024). She was awarded a NHMRC Translating Research into Practice Fellowship (2016), NHMRC Career Development Fellowship (2018) and is currently supported by successive Heart Foundation (Australia) fellowships. In 2017 her achievements were acknowledged by both the US and Australian Occupational Therapy Research Foundations when she was appointed as a Fellow for her exemplary and distinguished contributions toward the science of occupational therapy.
Professor Lannin specialises in scientifically rigorous clinical trials that inform the evidence-base of neurorehabilitation, and is best known for her whole-of-pipeline approach to improving clinical care, from phase II (pilot, feasibility trials) to phase IV (implementation) trials. She holds a post-graduate certificate in Implementation Science from University of California San Francisco, and works alongside other trialists to plan for rapid translation of their trial findings into everyday clinical care in broader neurological populations (such as epilepsy) and rehabilitation groups (such as chronic respiratory conditions).
Professor Lannin leads the Brain Recovery and Rehabilitation Research Group in the Department of Neuroscience, and together, the Group works with people with neurological conditions to improve long-term outcomes. Prof Lannin’s current NHMRC- and MRFF-supported work seeks to test the clinical effectiveness of common rehabilitation interventions in trials, including vocational rehabilitation to support working after stroke (VocRehab Trial, MRFF #2008141), implementation of upper limb intervention clinical practice guidelines in rehabilitation (the PROMOTE Trial, MRFF #MRFF000076), and the implementation of high-dose aphasia treatment (the CHAT Trial, NHMRC #1191820).
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
Neuroscience, PhD, The effectiveness of hand splinting to prevent muscle contracture following acquired brain impairment, Western Sydney University (WSU)
Award Date: 9 Aug 2006
Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Science, Curtin University
Implementation Science, Graduate Certificate, University of California System
Case Management, Graduate Diploma, University of Melbourne
External positions
Clinical Council (Deputy Chair), National Stroke Foundation (trading as Stroke Foundation)
2020 → 2024
Australian Stroke Coalition, National Stroke Foundation (trading as Stroke Foundation)
2020 → …
Professor, Alfred Health
2011 → …
Research area keywords
- Stroke
- Brain injury
- Implementation science
- Clinical Trials
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Guideline Implementation
- Movement neuroscience
- Allied health
- Randomized Controlled Trials
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Feasibility Assessment of a Sequential Treatment Randomisation trial in Adults with Stroke to improve Upper Limb rehabilitation outcomes (FASTRACK-UL)
Lannin, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Churilov, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Christie, L. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Scrivener, K. (Chief Investigator (CI))
6/01/25 → 25/12/26
Project: Research
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EXIST-Rehab: Exercise in Stroke Rehabilitation (EXIST-Rehab) Developing an implementation strategy for aerobic exercise interventions in stroke rehabilitation
Kramer, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Reeder, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lannin, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Johnson, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Scrivener, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Chamberlain, S. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/24 → 30/06/25
Project: Research
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Establishing the quality of Early Supported Discharge (At-Home) Services on Stroke Survivor Outcomes and Quality of Life.
Jolliffe, L. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Andrew, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lannin, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Srikanth, V. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Snowdon, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Collyer, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lynch, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Schneider, E. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Implementing a treatable traits approach to optimise care of high risk chronic respiratory disease (the TAPPET trial)
Holland, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Jones, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cox, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lannin, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Burge, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mahal, A. S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), OʼHalloran, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bowden, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Baden, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Dabscheck, E. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/24 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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Personalised Exercise-Rehabilitation FOR people with Multimorbidity -The PERFORM trial
Holland, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Redfern, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Singh, S. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Taylor, R. S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lannin, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Churilov, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ratcliffe, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Culvenor, A. G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Gallagher, R. D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Laver, K. E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Singleton, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lee, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cameron, I. D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), George, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), OʼHalloran, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ward, N. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Hill, C. J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Stevens, K. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Crotty, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Kansara, K. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Jolliffe, L. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Bondarenko, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & McNamara, R. J. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/06/23 → 31/05/27
Project: Research
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Effect of Additional Rehabilitation After Botulinum Toxin-A on Upper Limb Activity in Chronic Stroke: The InTENSE Trial
Lannin, N. A., Ada, L., English, C., Ratcliffe, J., Faux, S. G., Palit, M., Gonzalez, S., Olver, J., Cameron, I., Crotty, M. & on behalf of the InTENSE Trial Group, 1 Feb 2020, In: Stroke. 51, 2, p. 556-562 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile16 Citations (Scopus) -
Do people with acquired brain impairment benefit from additional therapy specifically directed at the hand? A randomized controlled trial
Ross, L. F., Harvey, L. A. & Lannin, N. A., 12 Jun 2009, In: Clinical Rehabilitation. 23, 6, p. 492-503 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
17 Citations (Scopus) -
Effects of splinting on wrist contracture after stroke: A randomized controlled trial
Lannin, N. A., Cusick, A., McCluskey, A. & Herbert, R. D., Jan 2007, In: Stroke. 38, 1, p. 111-116 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access112 Citations (Scopus) -
A randomized controlled trial of the effectiveness of handheld computers for improving everyday memory functioning in patients with memory impairments after acquired brain injury
Lannin, N., Carr, B., Allaous, J., Mackenzie, B., Falcon, A. & Tate, R., May 2014, In: Clinical Rehabilitation. 28, 5, p. 470-481 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
43 Citations (Scopus) -
Intensive therapy after botulinum toxin in adults with spasticity after stroke versus botulinum toxin alone or therapy alone: A pilot, feasibility randomized trial
Lannin, N. A., Ada, L., Levy, T., English, C., Ratcliffe, J., Sindhusake, D. & Crotty, M., 25 Apr 2018, In: Pilot and Feasibility Studies. 4, 1, 9 p., 82.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile9 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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2024 Australian Clinical Trial Alliance (ACTA) Consumer Involvement Award
Cadilhac, D. (Recipient), Lannin, N. (Recipient), Dewey, H. (Recipient), Kilkenny, M. (Recipient), Kneebone, I. (Recipient), Andrew, N. (Recipient), Drummond, A. (Recipient) & Cameron, J. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: National/international honour
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Excellence in Mid-Career Research (College of Health Sciences)
Lannin, N. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Foundation Academy of Research
Lannin, N. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: National/international honour
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Fellow of the Occupational Therapy Australia Research Academy
Lannin, N. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: National/international honour
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Activities
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Joint European Stroke Organisation and World Stroke Organization (ESO-WSO 2020)
Lannin, N. (Invited speaker)
9 Nov 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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American-Heart-Association International Stroke Conference
Lannin, N. (Invited speaker)
2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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European Stroke Organisation Conference 2025
Lannin, N. (Keynote/plenary speaker)
2025 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) (Australia) (External organisation)
Lannin, N. (Member)
2025 → …Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of an advisory panel/policy group/ board
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Australian & New Zealand Stroke Organisation Conference 2025
Lannin, N. (Member of programme committee)
2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
Press/Media
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Alfred Health's new concussion clinic is putting patients on the path to recovery. Clinicians are already shocked by what they're seeing
28/03/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Monash researcher championing hidden societal costs of stroke
4/05/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Profile/Interview
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MRFF Clinician-Researcher grant success
11/04/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Blogs
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The jury's in on acquired brain injury rehabilitation
20/04/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Assistive technology for independence and safe discharge
1/05/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment