Victor Fung

Professor Victor Fung is Professor of Neurology and Motor Control at Sydney Medical School, part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. He serves as Director of the Movement Disorders Unit and Head of the Department of Neurology at Westmead Hospital. Professor Fung holds qualifications including MBBS with honours from the University of Sydney, PhD, and FRACP. His career encompasses clinical practice, medical education, and research focused on neurology, particularly movement disorders including Parkinson's disease, dystonia, tremor, ataxia, and related conditions. As a Conjoint Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Health and Clinical Associate Professor in Westmead Clinical School, he supervises clinical training and research projects affiliated with the university.

Professor Fung's research outputs are hosted on the University of Sydney profiles platform, reflecting his contributions to the field through peer-reviewed publications. Key publications include 'The Dystonias' (Contemporary Neurology series, 2024), co-authored as an expert in movement disorders; 'A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled, Crossover Trial of a Novel Wearable Device for Proximal Upper Limb Tremor' (Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, 2025); 'Measuring Tremor—A Comparison of Automated Video Analysis with Clinical Assessment' (Movement Disorders, 2021); 'Cross-sectional analysis of the Parkinson's disease Non-motor international survey cohort' (Scientific Reports, 2021); '24-hour levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel may reduce troublesome dyskinesia in advanced Parkinson’s disease' (NPJ Parkinson's Disease, 2018); and 'Transitional Care for Young People with Neurological Disorders: A Consensus Statement' (Movement Disorders, 2020). He has demonstrated significant leadership as President of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS). Professor Fung participates in clinical trials, international conferences, and serves on boards such as Brain Foundation Australia, influencing advancements in movement disorder diagnosis and management.

Professional Email: victor.fung@sydney.edu.au