Dr Melissa Tadros uses sophisticated neurological techniques to examine neural pathways between the body and the brain, and investigate how daily events, such as infection and exposure to pollutants, can impact the communication between the body and the brain.

In parallel with her research, Dr Tadros 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. She has also been an integral organiser for a number of local and national conferences.

Dr Tadros 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.