Professor Simon Smith
Node Director
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Chief Investigator
The University of Queensland
With qualifications in Psychology and Occupational Therapy, Carly is highly specialised in upper limb rehabilitation and spent several years as a research clinician.
After working alongside various surgeons and allied health professionals, Carly’s key focus was to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes.
She is currently a PhD candidate within The University of Queensland’s Child Health Research Centre, under the supervision of Professor Simon Smith.
Research Interests
- Orthopaedics
- Occupational therapy
- Limb rehabilitation
Higher Degree by Research Student
Public Health
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Hons I)
Graduate Diploma in Psychology
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)
PhD
Return to safe driving after upper limb surgery
Dr Shamsi Shekari Soleimanloo
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