Professor Sebastian Doeltgen
Professor
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
A Speech Pathologist, and seasoned globetrotter, I have spent the last decade studying and researching swallowing disorders, their neuro-pathological correlates and socio-economic impact in Germany, New Zealand and Australia. After graduating in Germany in 2003, I undertook post-graduate study in the field of swallowing rehabilitation at the Department of Communication Disorders, Christchurch, New Zealand. This was followed by an NHMRC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in the field of human neuro-motor control at the University of Adelaide's Robinson Institute, before joining the Teaching Section of Speech Pathology and the Caring Futures Insitute at Flinders University. My research is driven by the detrimental impact of swallowing difficulties on both a patient's health and their quality of life. It aims to provide sound scientific data that facilitates innovative and translational approaches to contemporary and patient-inclusive dysphagia management.
PhD (Speech Language Therapy) (2009)
University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
MSLT (distinction) (Speech Language Therapy) (2006)
University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
Certified Speech Pathologist (Staatlich anerkannter Logopaede) (2003)
Rheinisch-Westfaelisch Technische Hochschule (RWTH), Aachen, Germany
I have been involved in research attracting funding from national and international funding bodies in excess of $650,000.
National
2019
Caring Futures Institute Accelerator Grant
College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University
2018
"MCR Publication of the Year" - College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University
Appointment to Board of Directors, Dysphagia Research Society
2017
Nutrition & Dietitian Workforce Project – Patient triage for nutritional risk – tool development, NSW Ministry of Health
2016
Prideaux Centre Health Education Research Grant
Flinders Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Project Grant
2014
Flinders Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Seeding Grant
Flinders Medical Centre Foundation Grant
2013
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Co-Investment Grant
Flinders University/Faculty of Health Sciences Conference Scheme Award
Flinders Medical Centre Foundation Seeding Grant
Faculty of Health Sciences Seeding Grant
2012
Flinders University Establishment Grant
Faculty of Health Sciences International Conference Award, University of Adelaide
2011
Faculty of Health Sciences International Conference Award, University of Adelaide
2010
NHMRC Equipment Grant, supported by the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Adelaide
NHMRC Postdoctoral Training Fellowship (Australian Biomedical/Peter Doherty)
2009
Faculty of Health Sciences International Conference Award, University of Adelaide
International
2015
1st Place Poster Presenation Award, Annual Meeting of the Dysphagia Research Society (DRS), Chicago, IL
2008
New Investigator Award, Runner Up, Dysphagia Research Society (DRS)
Canterbury Medical Research Foundation International Travel Award
2007
Medical Staffing International - New Zealand Speech Therapy Association Doctoral Award
2006
University of Canterbury Doctoral Scholarship
I am passionate about the nexus between teaching and research in the areas of swallowing rehabilitation and neuroscience. I am currently the Course Coordinator for the Master of Speech Pathology. I am also a Councillor on the Board of Directors of the Dysphagia Research Society, and a member of the Flinders University Academic Senate. My past roles include membership of the Executive Committee, Centre for Neuroscience at Flinders University, Course Coordination of the Master of Speech Pathology (acting, Feb-July 2014) and membership of the Library Committee (Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences) (2014-2016), School Research Committee (School of Health Sciences) (2014-2016) and DVC-R Early Career Researcher Committee (2013-2016).
Professional Membership
- Centre for Neuroscience, including Executive Committee, Flinders University
- Medical Device Research Institute, Flinders University
- German Speech Pathology Association (dbl)
- Dysphagia Research Society (DRS)
- Australian Neuroscience Society (ANS)
- Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR)
- Health Research Society of Canterbury, NZ (HRSC)
- Neuroscience
- Neurorehabilitation
- Speech Pathology
- Swallowing disorders/Dysphagia
Sebastian is the Head of the Swallowing Neurorehabilitation Research Lab at Flinders. The lab was established by Sebastian in the Teaching Section of Speech Pathology in 2013. Sebastian has had a deep interest and passion for swallowing rehabilitation research and neuroscience ever since his speech pathology undergraduate degree. He is amazed at the body’s ability to coordinate 32 pairs of muscles in just the right time, sequence and intensity to move food and drink from the mouth into the stomach without us ever having to think about it – and all of this in less than one second!
The Swallowing Neurorehabilitation Research Lab is also a member of the Centre for Neuroscience at Flinders University.
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