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Biography
Since March 2023, Dr. Kramer has been a valuable member of the Brain Recovery and Rehabilitation Research Group at Monash University's Department of Neuroscience. Prior to this, she completed a two-year fellowship at Deakin University, where she studied the importance of cardiorespiratory exercise programs for stroke survivors. In 2022, Dr. Kramer was recognized for her research excellence with the Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University receiving a Early to Mid-Career Research Award.
Dr Kramer has a background in Physiotherapy and worked as a clinical therapist in stroke rehabilitation in the Netherlands for 10 years. In 2018 she completed her PhD investigating the safety and tolerability of cardiorespiratory exercise and physical activity early after a stroke. As a postdoctoral researcher, she honed her skills in clinical trials, non-invasive brain imaging, co-design, and consumer engagement. Her research has resulted in over 45 publications and over $2.5M in research funding, with over $140,000 as CIA.
Dr. Kramer's expertise in exercise for stroke rehabilitation has earned her invitations to speak at prestigious international conferences, including the World Stroke Congress, European Stroke Conference, and the Stroke Society of Austrasia Annual Scientific Meeting. Her work has garnered the attention of stroke and neurorehabilitation researchers worldwide. She currently collaborates with teams in Denmark and Canada.
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, Cardiorespiratory fitness training early after stroke, University of Melbourne
1 Mar 2014 → 4 Sept 2018
Award Date: 4 Sept 2018
Physiotherapy, Master of Science, Physical activity early after stroke, Universiteit Utrecht (Utrecht University)
2007 → 2008
Award Date: 22 Sept 2008
External positions
Honorary, Alfred Health
1 Mar 2023 → …
Research area keywords
- Stroke
- Rehabilitation
- clinical research
- Exercise
- mobility
- fitness
- cardiovascular disease risk factors
- Fatigue
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 1 Active
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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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Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Serum Biomarkers of Neuroplasticity and Brain Repair in Stroke: A Systematic Review
Limaye, N. S., Carvalho, L. B. & Kramer, S., Aug 2021, In: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 102, 8, p. 1633-1644 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
15 Citations (Scopus) -
Determining Maximal Tolerable Aerobic Training Intensity in the Acute Phase after Stroke: a Novel Dose Ranging Trial Protocol
Kramer, S. F., Cumming, T., Johnson, L., Churilov, L. & Bernhardt, J., Dec 2020, In: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases. 29, 12, 8 p., 105359.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Other › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus) -
Editorial: Clinical implementation to optimise outcomes for people with brain conditions
Wong, D., Kramer, S. & Lannin, N., 29 Oct 2024, In: Brain Impairment. 25, 4, 3 p., IB24098.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Other › peer-review
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Improving physical movement during stroke rehabilitation: investigating associations between sleep measured by wearable actigraphy technology, fatigue, and key biomarkers
Smith, M. J., Pellegrini, M., Major, B., Graco, M., Porter, S., Kramer, S., Sewell, K., Salberg, S., Chen, Z., Mychasiuk, R. & Lannin, N. A., Dec 2024, In: Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation. 21, 1, 10 p., 84.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Research priorities for diagnosis, prognosis, and rehabilitation following concussion: results from a national survey of Australian health professionals
Smith, M. J., Major, B. P., Cowen, G., Fini, N. A., Grant, S., Kramer, S. F., Hamilton, M. J., Lawlor, K., Patterson, B., Salberg, S., Shultz, S. R., Semple, B. D., Sewell, K., Trevena-Peters, J., Lannin, N. A. & Mychasiuk, R., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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Executive Dean's Research Fellowship
Kramer, S. (Recipient), 1 Mar 2021
Prize: Competitive Fellowships
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Institute for Health Transformation Early to Mid-Career Research Award-Research Excellence award
Kramer, S. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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The Florey Postdoctoral Association, Career Development Award, $1,000
Kramer, Sharon (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Brain Impairment (Journal)
Sharon Kramer (Guest editor)
2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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World Stroke Congress 2023 (Event)
Sharon Kramer (Peer reviewer)
10 Oct 2023 → 12 Oct 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility