Member Board of Directors

• Nov 2022 - Present

Vice Chair of Victorian AAG Division

• Mar 2021 - Nov 2022

Vice President and Board Director

• Nov 2021 - Present

My vision: an inclusive Australian STEMM sector where our best resources (the people) are supported to do high impact research, and success is evaluated using inclusive and fairer metrics.I stand for:1. Advocating for a non-siloed, integrated science sector, with a culture of innovation and collaboration between government, industry, and academia, with diversification of people, funding, careers, and skills - leading to real-world impact.2. Building a higher profile, more connected STEMM ecosystem via engagement (e.g. using co-design and exposure). I will promote that science should be co-created with direct communication with end-users, industry, and policy-makers, and that science should be communicated to all.3. Promoting & embodying diversity & inclusivity. Our sector needs wider representation of different types of scientists & career paths. I advocate for accessibility, visibility & genuine inclusion, & making structural & cultural barriers visible so we can work on dismantling them.

Superstar of STEM 2019-2021

• Jan 2019 - Jun 2022

I am one of 60 women selected to be a 2019 Superstar of STEM – a national initiative by Science & Technology Australia that focuses on advanced communication skills – for speaking to the media, on stage, and for speaking with decision makers. STA created Superstars of STEM to create a critical mass of celebrity Australian female scientists and technologists - role models for young women and girls – and to work towards equal representation in the media of women and men working in all fields in STEM.

Senior Research Fellow & Strategy

• Sep 2017 - Present

The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) makes a measurable difference to the lives of older people and those who care for them by improving their quality of life and health. Established in 1974, , NARI is a national, independent medical research institute, which is highly respected across the aged care industry and research sector nationally and internationally. NARI brings together industry leaders, innovators, academic experts, and world-class educators who combine their expertise to influence and shape the agenda in ageing research and aged care. At NARI, I work as a research fellow and project manager. I oversee all aspects of large projects, including liaising with international collaborators and industry partners, staff recruitment and management, data collection, analysis, manuscript preparation and knowledge dissemination. I progress my own original research program in dementia care, nurture collaborative partnerships, supervise research students, and develop, apply for, and secure competitive research funding. I received the 2018 Professor Robert Helme Research Award from NARI, for academic excellence, as demonstrated in my project work, publications, contribution to teaching, and broader impact.

Honorary Research Fellow

• 2006 - Nov 2019

2021 Chair of Health Policy Professional Interest Group

• Nov 2019 - Present

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research in the USA. ISTAART is the only professional society for those interested in Alzheimer’s and dementia science, including scientists, physicians and other professionals. I am the Programs Chair of the Health Policy Professional Interest Area, which is focused on the impact of health policy and health systems on dementia. This group was developed to convene individuals with expertise, as well as those who are interested in developing knowledge of dementia policy and interventions. The goal is to help coordinate efforts to better address dementia at a national, regional, and global level through the development of a common research agenda policy and an international forum for disseminating evidence-based policy interventions. I am the 2021 Incoming Chair.

Homeward Bound participant & Member of Wellbeing Leadership Team

• Jan 2018 - Present

I was one of 73 women selected from around the globe to participate in a ground-breaking initiative that aims to heighten the influence and impact of women with a science background in order to influence policy and decision making as it shapes our planet. This involved a three-week intensive expedition and leadership intensive in Antarctica in 2019 (fully carbon offset). I am a member of the Homeward Bound Wellbeing Faculty Team, a group that has both online and on-board representatives who, together, aim to ensure the psychological safety and wellbeing of both faculty and participants.

Senior Research Fellow

• Sep 2007 - Present

Dr Anita Goh is actively involved in both clinical and research work at the Academic Unit for Psychiatry of Old Age, the University of Melbourne, and at the Neuropsychiatry Unit, Royal Melbourne Hospital. Both her clinical and research work focus on psychiatric disorders and neurodegenerative diseases, and healthy, successful ageing. She is passionate about translational and knowledge transfer research - ensuring that evidence-based research reaches those who will benefit most from it. Anita leads the Huntington's disease (HD) lab at the Academic Unit for Psychiatry of Old Age at The University of Melbourne and is highly engaged in collaborative HD research with several research groups, and is an active member of the Huntington's Study Group (USA), European HD Network, Cure Huntington's Disease Initiative, Huntington's Research Group of Victoria, and Huntington’s Victoria. Anita has presented her work nationally and internationally.Research Specialties and Interests: Healthy Ageing, Huntington’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Discrimination, Old Age psychiatry, Cognitive health, Dissemination of research via Knowledge Transfer and Engagement activities.

Clinical Neuropsychologist

• Sep 2006 - Present

Anita has valuable experience in a diverse range of settings, and believes in a team-based, collaborative approach to patient care, with a focus on evidence-based clinical practice and comprehensive assessment on which effective management and rehabilitation plans can be based. Anita established the first state-wide inpatient and outpatient neuropsychology service for Forensicare, and continues to provide specialist forensic neuropsychological opinions. She is engaged in several collaborative research studies, has won awards for her research work, and is an active member of many organisations and research groups.

Consultant Forensic Neuropsychologist

• 2005 - Jun 2022

Clinical Neuropsychologist

• Jan 2004 - Dec 2005

Neuroanatomy demonstrator

• Feb 2005 - Nov 2005