Associate Professor Gabrielle Todd is a neuroscientist that specialises in neural control of movement in humans. She leads the Neurophysiology of Human Movement Group and two large multidisciplinary teams of researchers that are investigating early diagnosis and disease processes in Parkinson’s disease and the long-lasting effects of methamphetamine on movement.
She has over 60 publications on human motor circuitry and movement and her work has been cited over 2,800 times in the scientific literature. Several of her journal articles are ranked in the top 5% for the field (for publication year). Four of her papers have also been the subject of Editorials in international journals. The ... Read more
About me
Associate Professor Gabrielle Todd is a neuroscientist that specialises in neural control of movement in humans. She leads the Neurophysiology of Human Movement Group and two large multidisciplinary teams of researchers that are investigating early diagnosis and disease processes in Parkinson’s disease and the long-lasting effects of methamphetamine on movement.
She has over 60 publications on human motor circuitry and movement and her work has been cited over 2,800 times in the scientific literature. Several of her journal articles are ranked in the top 5% for the field (for publication year). Four of her papers have also been the subject of Editorials in international journals. The quality and significance of her research has been recognised with two NHMRC Fellowships, three prizes for research excellence, and Editorial Board Membership (Journal of Applied Physiology).
Associate Professor Todd has a passion for science that extends beyond her immediate research interests. She has volunteered for numerous roles that aid in the promotion of science to school children and the wider community and gives regular media interviews.
About me
Editorial Board Member, Journal of Applied Physiology (2008-present)
About me
Doctor of Philosophy University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Science (Honours) University of Wollongong
Associate Professor of Neuroscience, University of South Australia, 2019-
Senior Lecturer, University of South Australia, 2014-2018
Senior Research Fellow (NHMRC Career Development Fellowship), University of South Australia, 2010-2014
Research Fellow (NHMRC Peter Doherty Fellowship), University of Adelaide, 2006-2010
Our group is currently investigating the long-lasting effects of methamphetamine use on movement and movement-related brain regions. Our world leading research suggests that methamphetamine use is associated with signs of parkinsonism in young adults and increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease later in life.
Research
Excludes commercial-in-confidence projects.
Are young adults aware of the long-lasting consequences of methamphetamine ('ICE') use on all health & would knowledge of a visible long-lasting consequence decrease use of the drug?, Fay Fuller Foundation, 06/03/2017 - 30/06/2019
Long-lasting effects of illicit drug use on movement and movement-related brain regions (2010-present)
Early disease mechanisms and diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (2012-present)
Research
Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. Some long-standing staff members may have older outputs included. To see earlier years visit ORCID, ResearcherID or Scopus
Open access indicates that an output is open access.
| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2017 |
1
9
|
| 2016 |
1
|
| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2025 |
Open access
|
| 2024 |
Open access
8
|
| 2023 |
Open access
8
7
|
| 2023 |
Open access
4
4
|
| 2023 |
Open access
2
3
1
|
| 2023 |
Open access
4
2
|
| 2023 |
3
2
3
|
| 2023 |
Open access
4
3
|
| 2023 |
Open access
2
2
|
| 2023 |
Open access
18
11
3
|
| 2023 |
Open access
3
|
| 2022 |
Open access
|
| 2021 |
Open access
8
7
8
|
| 2021 |
5
3
54
|
| 2020 |
Open access
41
38
4
|
| 2019 |
Open access
14
15
11
|
| 2019 |
Open access
4
4
5
|
| 2019 |
5
4
8
|
| 2018 |
Open access
22
22
|
| 2017 |
Open access
|
| 2017 |
12
11
60
|
| 2016 |
Open access
3
3
|
| 2016 |
Open access
35
31
42
|
| 2016 |
Open access
69
68
13
|
| 2015 |
Open access
2
3
|
| 2015 |
1
3
|
| 2014 |
Open access
8
8
|
| 2014 |
54
50
|
| 2014 |
Open access
2
5
|
| 2013 |
8
7
|
| 2013 |
4
4
|
| 2013 |
Open access
44
40
|
| 2012 |
Open access
25
19
|
| 2012 |
Open access
19
17
|
| 2012 |
Open access
21
19
|
| 2012 |
5
5
|
| 2012 |
11
11
|
| 2011 |
99
95
|
| 2010 |
7
7
|
| 2010 |
12
12
|
| 2010 |
82
82
|
| 2010 |
17
18
|
| 2010 |
10
11
|
| 2009 |
74
71
|
| 2009 |
Open access
36
36
|
| 2008 |
97
94
|
| 2008 |
Open access
20
20
|
Research
Our group is currently investigating the long-lasting effects of methamphetamine use on movement and movement-related brain regions. Our world leading research suggests that methamphetamine use is associated with signs of parkinsonism in young adults and increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease later in life.
External engagement & recognition
| Organisation | Country |
|---|---|
| Australian Catholic University | AUSTRALIA |
| Australian National University | AUSTRALIA |
| Concord Repatriation General Hospital | AUSTRALIA |
| Curtin University | AUSTRALIA |
| Deakin University | AUSTRALIA |
| Flinders Medical Centre | AUSTRALIA |
| Flinders University | AUSTRALIA |
| German Center of Neurodegenerative Diseases | GERMANY |
| Ghent University | BELGIUM |
| Griffith University | AUSTRALIA |
| Klinikum Kassel | GERMANY |
| Koc University | TURKEY |
| KWPX | AUSTRALIA |
| La Trobe University | AUSTRALIA |
| Marquette University | UNITED STATES |
| Monash University | AUSTRALIA |
| Murdoch University | AUSTRALIA |
| Neuroscience Research Australia | AUSTRALIA |
| Prince of Wales Hospital | AUSTRALIA |
| Queensland University of Technology | AUSTRALIA |
| RMIT University | AUSTRALIA |
| Royal Adelaide Hospital | AUSTRALIA |
| Saarland University | GERMANY |
| South Australian Health and Medical and Research Institute (SAHMRI) | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Adelaide | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Kiel | GERMANY |
| University of Melbourne | AUSTRALIA |
| University of New South Wales | AUSTRALIA |
| University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Sydney | AUSTRALIA |
| University of the Sunshine Coast | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Tubingen | GERMANY |
| University of Western Australia | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Wollongong | AUSTRALIA |
| Victoria University | AUSTRALIA |
| Western Sydney University | AUSTRALIA |
| Yah Yah | AUSTRALIA |
External engagement & recognition
| Engagement/recognition | Year |
|---|---|
Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student LearningOffice for Learning and Teaching, Department of Education and Training, Australian Government |
2020 |
Australian Awards for University Teaching's Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student LearningUniversities Australia, Australian Government |
2018 |
Cracks in the Ice', Research finding (methamphetamine use is associated with abnormal movement) added to the list of long-term health consequences of methamphetamine useAustralian Government |
2018 |
Editorial Board MemberJournal of Applied Physiology |
2018 |
Merit Selected Participant, OnPrime (a program that helps researchers to commercialize research findings)Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) |
2018 |
Editorial Board MemberJournal of Applied Physiology |
2017 |
Editorial Board MemberJournal of Applied Physiology |
2016 |
Editorial Board MemberJournal of Applied Physiology |
2015 |
Chair, Conference Organising CommitteeAustralasian Neuroscience Society Sensorimotor Satellite Meeting |
2014 |
Editorial Board MemberJournal of Applied Physiology |
2014 |
Symposium OrganiserAustralasian Neuroscience Society |
2014 |
Council MemberSouth Australian Premier's Science and Industry Council |
2013 |
Editorial Board MemberJournal of Applied Physiology |
2013 |
Council MemberSouth Australian Premier's Science and Industry Council |
2012 |
Editorial Board MemberJournal of Applied Physiology |
2012 |
Invited speakerMagstim Neuroscience Conference and Workshop |
2012 |
Invited speakerApplied Neuroscience Society of Australasia (ANSA) Conference, Adelaide |
2012 |
South Australian ConvenorAustralasian Neuroscience Society Australian Brain Bee Challenge |
2012 |
Council MemberSouth Australian Premier's Science and Industry Council |
2011 |
Editorial Board MemberJournal of Applied Physiology |
2011 |
South Australian ConvenorAustralasian Neuroscience Society Australian Brain Bee Challenge |
2011 |
Career Development FellowshipNational Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) |
2010 |
Tall Poppy of the Year AwardAustralian Institute of Policy and Science |
2010 |
Host, Parkinson’s South Australia ‘Laboratory Open Day’, 2009-2017
Host, ‘Laboratory Open Day’, CSIRO Double Helix Club (South Australian Branch), 2014
Numerous invited public lectures, seminars, and presentations to school groups, patient support groups, UniSA Alumni, and the general community.
Numerous published interviews in television, print, online, and radio. Examples include ABC television, Channel 9 News, Sydney Morning Herald, Courier Mail, Royal Institute of Australia, and ABC Radio. I also featured in a television documentary entitled ‘The Agony of Ecstasy’ (ABC2, 2014).
Teaching & student supervision
Teaching & student supervision
Supervisions from 2010 shown
| Thesis title | Student status |
|---|---|
| 111144 - Use of methamphetamine and risk of Parkinsons disease | Current |
| 111495 - Does the MRI appearance of nigrosome-1 change over time in patients with Parkinson¿s disease? | Current |
| Visualisation and clinical relevance of nigrosome-1 in patients with Parkinson's disease | Current |
| Contextual effects on cue strength during sentence processing: electrophysiological and functional neuroanatomical evidence | Completed |
| Examining the role of melanin in disease states through its adsorption characteristics and their mechanisms | Completed |
| Exercise-induced fatigue and corticomotoneuronal excitability in individuals with a history of illicit drug use | Completed |
| The long-term effect of illicit stimulant use on movement | Completed |
