Dr Andrew Shoubridge

Andrew Shoubridge is an early career postdoctoral researcher in the fields of microbiology and neurobiology. Andrew received their PhD in the field of neuroscientific medical research in 2021 on the topic of neuronal morphology, function, and regulation in paediatric dementia, and was awarded the Dean’s Commendation for Doctoral Thesis Excellence. During their candidature, they secured multiple awards and scholarships, and was accepted into the highly competitive and internationally-recognised Australian Course in Advanced Neuroscience supported by the Australasian Neuroscience Society. They have transitioned into the microbiology field to focus on the rapidly growing area of the microbiome-gut-brain interactions that could be lending to neurodegenerative disease. Andrew is also committed to developing collaborative opportunities, including those which arose from their network and leadership skills resultant of holding positions on multiple committees, including elected President of SAHMRI’s Student Association.