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Dr Amanda Jefferson serves as a Lecturer in the Curtin School of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, at Curtin University, and is affiliated with the Curtin Medical School. She earned her PhD investigating bone and lean tissue health in paediatrics associated with a neurodegenerative condition, specifically Rett Syndrome, culminating in her 2016 thesis titled 'Factors affecting skeletal integrity in an Australian Rett syndrome cohort.' With more than 20 years of experience, Dr Jefferson teaches neuroscience, neuroanatomy, and functional anatomy of the upper limb to health science and medical students, embedding her research findings to improve student engagement and performance.
Dr Jefferson's academic interests center on skeletal health in Rett Syndrome and the consequences of traumatic brain injury (TBI), with a focus on defence force personnel and veterans. She is a member of the Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science. Notable publications include 'Clinical Guidelines for Management of Bone Health in Rett Syndrome Based on Expert Consensus and Available Evidence' (PLOS ONE, 2016), 'Early Determinants of Fractures in Rett Syndrome' (Pediatrics, 2008), 'Bone Mineral Content and Density in Rett Syndrome and Their Contributing Factors,' 'Healthcare choices following mild traumatic brain injury in Australia' (2022), 'The Australian Traumatic Brain Injury Initiative: Systematic Review' (2023), 'Symptoms Associated With Exercise Intolerance and Resting Heart Rate Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury' (2024), and 'Predicting recovery outcomes following mild traumatic brain injury in an Australian community cohort' (2025). She has presented on traumatic brain injury topics, including at the WA 2025 presentation.
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