Dr Nikki-Anne Wilson
Postdoctoral Fellow
PhD (Science) | Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney
B Science - Psychology (Hons, First) |Macquarie University
B Applied Science (Psychology) With Distinction |Deakin University
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School of Psychology
Nikki-Anne Wilson is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the ʹڲƱ Australian Ageing Futures Institute, the ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research (CEPAR),and the School of Psychology with a conjoint appointment at Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA). She joined ʹڲƱ after completing a PhD in Psychology at the Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney for which she was sole-recipient of the Graduate Medal for Research Excellence.
Her primary research aim is to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and management of cognitive decline and dementia. Dr Wilson's work has a particular emphasis on investigating novel aspects of social cognition, creativity, and humour and how these contribute to our ability to maintain cognitive health and social interaction as we age. Her research program draws ona diverse array of skills, including neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, and population health.
Other key aspects of Dr Wilson’s work include developing novel interventions to support brain health and working with a range of stakeholders to improve health policy (e.g. National Dementia Education & Training Standards Framework; Childhood Dementia Initiative).
Nikki-Anne regularly appears in the media (e.g., Sydney Morning Herald, The Conversation, ABC Radio) and has published in leading ageing and neuroscience journals, e.g.,Alzheimer’s & Dementia, Ageing & Mental Health, Alzheimer's Research & Therapy, Brain Sciences, Journal of the Neurological Sciences, and Cognition. Her recent paper in The Gerontologist was selected as Editor’s Choice in acknowledgment of its substantial contribution to the field of dementia prevention.
Alongside her academic research, Nikki-Anne is a regular community speaker (e.g., Probus, Rotary).
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Ageing Futures Institute, Seed Funding Grant [AUD $30,000]
Australian Association of Gerontology, RM Gibson Research Grant [AUD $6,815]
2023Scholarship Recipient, Science Meets Parliament, Science & Technology Australia.
2022Teresa Anderson Carer’s Scholarship, Franklin Women.
2022Sole recipient, Graduate Medal for Research Excellence, The University of Sydney.
2021Postgraduate Research Prize for Leadership, Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney.
2020Brain and Mind Centre Award for Research Excellence and Impact.
2020 Second place,The University of Sydney, Three Minute Thesis Final.
2020First place, Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney, Three Minute Thesis Final.
2019School of Psychology Publication Prize, The University of Sydney.
2018Best poster presentation, Australasian Cognitive Neuroscience Society Conference.
2018Best DataBlitz presentation, Sydney Postgraduate Psychology Conference.
2017 Finalist, The University of Sydney, Three Minute Thesis competition.
2017First place, Faculty of Science, University of Sydney, Three Minute Thesis Final.
2014Deakin University, School of Psychology, Head of School Award.
2011Pearson Award, Academic Excellence in Anatomy and Physiology.
My Research Supervision
Co-supervisor, ʹڲƱ Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) student (Completed 2024).
Monash University, Teaching Associate in the Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced) (6 students to completion)