Dr Yoshiro Okubo
RESEARCHER PROFILE
Postdoctoral Researcher
Dr Yoshiro Okubo obtained his PhD at the University of Tsukuba, Japan, where he investigated the influence walking had on falls in seniors. He was awarded the Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences Chair Award from the University of Tsukuba as well as a Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research Abroad by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science.
Dr Okubo is now part of the Falls, Balance and Injury Research Centre at NeuRA. His research focuses on helping people learn to better respond to trips, slips and prevent falls. He is hopeful that this work will ensure that older people can maintain their independence as they age.
Projects Dr Yoshiro Okubo is currently involved with
CURRENT PROJECTS
SAFE-PD (Stepping to avoid falls events in people with Parkinson’s disease)
A randomised controlled trial to reduce the risk of falling in people with Parkinson’s disease.
View the clinical trial page for more information and to express interest in volunteering for the study.
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SAFE-PD (Stepping to avoid falls events in people with Parkinson’s disease)
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JESSICA TURNER Research Assistant
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Research Assistant
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ASHLEY WOODBURY Research Assistant
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JOANNE LO Research Assistant
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Executive Assistant
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: l.roylance@neura.edu.au
DANIELA MEINRATH Masters student
JOANA CAETANO PhD student
