Dr Jessika Suescun Ocampo
Faculty of Health,
School of Biomedical Sciences
Biography
Clinician-researcher and clinical trial manager with over a decade of translational research experience focused on Parkinson’s disease and related neurodegenerative disorders. I have co-led multiple investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored clinical trials across all phases, including pioneering IND-FDA applications. I bring expertise in trial design, medical writing, regulatory affairs, strategic planning, and risk management, and excel at fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and stakeholder engagement.Beyond research, I have been actively engaged in academic service through membership on human ethics committees and curriculum development initiatives. I am committed to enhancing the quality of neurological care through community outreach, patient advocacy, and fundraising initiatives—driven by a passion for translating research into real-world impact for patients and families.
Personal details
Positions
- Senior Clinical Research Scientist - Translational Neuroscience
Faculty of Health,
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research field
Neurosciences
Field of Research code, Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification (ANZSRC), 2020
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine
Professional memberships and associations
- The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS)
- The American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
- Australasian Neuroscience Society
Publications
Research outputs by year
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A complete list of publications is available at: https://www.qut.edu.au/about/our-people/academic-profiles/jessika.suescunocampo
Supervision
Looking for a postgraduate research supervisor?
I am currently accepting research students for Honours, Masters and PhD study.
You can browse existing student topics offered by QUT or propose your own topic.
Current supervisions
- Therapeutic Targeting of Inflammation Resolution and Neuronal Survival for Disease Modi in Parkinson's Disease
PhD, Associate Supervisor
Other supervisors: Associate Professor Mark Adams, Associate Professor Alex Lehn, Professor Tony Kenna - Understanding the functional role of the gut microbiota in the onset and progression of Parkinson's Disease
PhD, Principal Supervisor
Other supervisors: Associate Professor Alex Lehn, Professor Tony Kenna
The supervisions listed above are only a selection.