Professor EmeritusColleen Canning

BPhty(Qld), MA(Columbia), PhD(Syd).

Professor Colleen Canning leads the Parkinson’s disease research team in the Faculty and collaborates nationally and internationally with researchers and clinicians in developing and testing innovative methods of reducing disability and falls in people with Parkinson’s disease. She regularly presents at international and national conferences including invited plenary addresses as well as continuing education sessions nationally and internationally. Prof Canning has a leading role in curriculum development, with extensive experience in Neurological Physiotherapy, in particular, neurodegenerative conditions. She is the recipient of three prestigious learning and teaching awards associated with her leading role in developing a cutting-edge, evidence-based eLearning resource (Physiotherapy eSkills).

Significant service and teaching roles include:

• Head, Discipline of Physiotherapy (2015- 2017)
• Academic Performance and Development Reviewer (2008-current)
• Physiotherapy Accreditation Leader (2011 – current)
• Academic appointments panel member (2011-current)
• Course Director, Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) (2014)
• Course Director, Master of Physiotherapy Program (2008-2013)
• Co-chair, Physiotherapy Learning and Teaching Management Committee (2008-2013)
• Physiotherapy Clinical Education Advisory Committee (2008-2013)
• Graduate Entry Master of Physiotherapy External Advisory Committee (2008-2013)
• Board Member, Parkinson’s NSW (2012)
• Scientific Advisory Board, Parkinson’s NSW (2006-current)
• University of Sydney Human Research Ethics Committee (2005-2008)
• Chair, School of Physiotherapy Board (2000-2006)