Dr Simon Summers
Faculty of Health,
School of Biomedical Sciences
Biography
Dr Simon Summers is a Lecturer in Human Anatomy and Physiology at Queensland University of Technology. He completed an undergraduate degree in Exercise and Sport Science with Honours (Class 1) in 2016 and his PhD in pain neurophysiology in 2020 at Western Sydney University. His primary research interest is understanding the role of the brain in the persistence of pain, both in clinical and elite athletic populations. Using various neuroimaging techniques, his work has determined the importance of motor cortex plasticity in the transition from acute to chronic pain. Current research is focused on using brain-based treatments, such as non-invasive brain stimulation, to facilitate the development of novel diagnostic and treatment strategies for musculoskeletal and neurological disorders.
He supervisors Honours and PhD students, and has current research interests in the following areas:
- Brain stimulation adjunct to exercise for the treatment of pain
- Investigating sensorimotor deficits in people with musculoskeletal conditions
- Investigating interoception and body awareness in people with chronic pain
- Optimising neuroplasticity mechanisms to improve the brains receptiveness to rehabilitation
Personal details
Positions
- Lecturer in Human Anatomy and Physiology
Faculty of Health,
School of Biomedical Sciences
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy (Western Sydney University)
- Bachelor Sport and Exercise Science (Hons 1) (Western Sydney University)
Selected publications
QUT ePrints
To find publications by Simon, visit QUT ePrints, the University's research repository.