Dr Rebecca Lim
| Work Phone | (02) 49217811 |
|---|---|
| Fax | (02) 49217812 |
| Rebecca.Lim@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Position |
Senior Lecturer
School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
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| Office | MS309A, Medical Sciences |
Biography
I am interested in the relationship between structure and function of cells in the vestibular (balance) system. Hair cells located in the vestibular component of the inner ear detect motion, acceleration, and gravity. I use immunofluorescent labeling techniques to show the presence of different proteins in vestibular hair cells and their afferent fibres.
Qualifications
- PhD, Australian National University, 2001
- Bachelor of Science (Honours), University of Newcastle, 1997
- Bachelor of Science, University of Newcastle, 1997
Research
Research keywords
- Neurosciences
- Physiology
- Sensory Neurobiology
Research expertise
Sensory Neurobiology & the Physiology and anatomy of central vestibular neurons.
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 110399 | Clinical Sciences Not Elsewhere Classified | 35 |
| 170199 | Psychology Not Elsewhere Classified | 35 |
| 170200 | Cognitive Science | 30 |
Centres and Groups
Centre
- Hunter Medical Research Institute
- PRC - Priority Research Centre for Translational Neuroscience and Mental Health (CTNMH)
Group
Teaching interests
I teach a range of subjects, including neuroscience, neuroanatomy, musculoskeletal anatomy, as well as auditory and vestibular physiology. Students enrolled in Biomedical Sciences, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Radiation Science and Speech Pathology undertake many of these subjects.