Georgia Symons

Research Fellow in the Monash Trauma Group, Department of Neuroscience, Central Clinical School, Monash University. Georgia.FullerSymons1@monash.edu

Biography

Georgia’s research focuses on the neurological consequences of brain injuries from a range of etiologies, such as sports-concussion and intimate partner violence (IPV), using multimodal biomarker approaches grounded in biochemistry, neuroimaging and cognitive neuroscience. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from The University of Melbourne, followed by a Bachelor of Science (honours) and PhD in Neuroscience at Monash University entitled 'The Neurological Consequences of Engaging in Australian Rules Football'.

articles

In the blood: Biomarkers reveal brain injury severity in intimate partner violence victims

For the first time, researchers have used blood tests to identify concussion caused by domestic violence, including some patients who also experienced non-fatal strangulation.

Medicine and health

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Capturing the brain impacts of intimate partner violence

The potential risk of brain injury playing sport is well-documented, but less-known is the effects of intimate partner violence on the brain. New research is aiming to change that.

Medicine and health