Changing of the guard After more than 25 years leading visionary research, Professor Ian Cameron has stepped down as the head of the internationally respected John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research. Accomplished researcher, educator and clinician Professor Ashley Craig has been appointed to the role and will lead a large team of experienced and emerging investigators. Dr Mohit Arora steps into the new position of deputy head, with Dr Kishan Kariippanon the centre’s manager. Ashley has paid tribute to his long-standing colleague. “Ian Cameron is one of Australia’s leading rehabilitation specialists and a world leader in complex injuries and physical outcomes, compensation issues, and ageing complications,” he said. “He was instrumental in the establishment and growth of the John Walsh Centre and has long advocated for rehabilitation to be recognised as a specific research area. “He has led many clinical trials related to rehabilitation, disability and ageing, while fostering a new generation of researchers, and encouraging them to develop their research careers.” Ian played a key role in driving reforms within the CTP injury compensation scheme in NSW and developing best practice guidelines. Ian pursued his vision for a multidisciplinary centre focused on injury related disability and rehabilitation, and today, the centre is recognised for its high-quality research into musculoskeletal, spinal cord, psychological and traumatic brain injury. It continues to increase its research impact, with leading publications, large-scale funding and high-profile awards. Ashley is keen to build on the centre’s achievements by strengthening its research and education capabilities, and supporting a new generation of rehabilitation experts to offer exceptional care.
Professor Ashley Craig
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