Overview
Background
Dr Andrew Swayne is neurologist, Queensland Health Junior Doctor Research Fellow and Betty McGrath Research Fellow working out of the Mater Centre for Neurosciences. Prior to coming to the Mater, Andrew completed his postgraduate medical degree with first class honours at The University of Queensland where he was co-dux of his year. Also holding an honours degree in law and a science degree with majors in neurobiology and genetics, Andrew maintains an interest in media, literature and communication having, during his undergraduate years, edited The University of Queensland student newspaper – Semper Floreat.
Availability
- Dr Andrew Swayne is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Research interests
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Neuroimmunology
Research impacts
Andrew's research interests centre on utilising novel techniques such as advanced imaging and multimodal approaches to better characterise autoimmunity affecting the nervous system.
He maintains clinical and research interests in neuroimmunology including multiple sclerosis and autoimmune encephalitis. Andrew's clinical practice also incoporates general neurology neurology including stroke and other disroders.
Works
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2017
Conference Publication
Treatment responsive reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome with features of psychosis and large intracerebral haemorrhage
Dowland, Francesca, Swayne, Andrew, Bhuta, Sandeep, Bailey, Peter and Sabet, Arman (2017). Treatment responsive reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome with features of psychosis and large intracerebral haemorrhage. ANZAN 2017, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 9 - 12 May 2017. London, United Kingdom: BMJ. doi: 10.1136/jnnp-2017-316074.86
2017
Conference Publication
A rare case of csf xanthochromia due to severe disc protrusion resulting in froin’s syndrome
Singh, Gaurav, Swayne, Andrew, Blum, Stefan, Lehn, Alex, Brown, Helen and O’Gorman, Cullen (2017). A rare case of csf xanthochromia due to severe disc protrusion resulting in froin’s syndrome. ANZAN 2017, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 9 - 12 May 2017. London, United Kingdom: BMJ. doi: 10.1136/jnnp-2017-316074.74
2014
Conference Publication
Characteristics of aquaporin 4 antibodies associated with lesions of the area postrema
Blum, Stefan, Prain, Kerri, Swayne, Andrew, Chong, Victor, Wong, Richard, Gillis, David and Wilson, Bob (2014). Characteristics of aquaporin 4 antibodies associated with lesions of the area postrema. ANZAN Annual Scientific Meeting 2014, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, May 2014. Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jocn.2014.06.023
2010
Journal Article
Synergy and sustainability in rural procedural medicine: Views from the coalface
Swayne, Andrew and Eley, Diann S. (2010). Synergy and sustainability in rural procedural medicine: Views from the coalface. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 18 (1), 38-42. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1584.2009.01104.x
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Andrew Swayne is:
- Available for supervision
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Media
Enquiries
Contact Dr Andrew Swayne directly for media enquiries about:
- Autoimmune Encephalitis
- General Neurology
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Neuroimmunology
- Stroke
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