Dr Melissa Tadros uses sophisticated neurological techniques to examine this sensorimotor pathway in high resolution, with a main focus on how early life events, including infection, can change the developmental plan for the nerves along this passage.

In parallel with her research, Melissa has a passion for community engagement and the dissemination of knowledge across platforms. She has a wealth of teaching experience, and is known for delivering quality anatomy courses to first year students of allied health programs. Melissa has also been an integral organiser for a number of local and national conferences.

Melissa has a PhD in Neuroscience (University of Newcastle, 2011) and postgraduate qualifications in tertiary education. She brings her wide variety of experiences together to provide mentoring and guidance for younger members of her research team.