Associate Professor
Amy Li
Positions
Associate Professor and Researcher
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Background
Associate Professor Amy Li is Co-Lead of the Chronic Disease Theme within the Centre for Healthy Futures and Higher Degree Research Director for Health at Torrens University Australia. Her research focuses on cardiovascular and musculoskeletal physiology, with expertise in molecular modulation of contractile function, mitochondrial biology and inherited muscle diseases. She applies biophysical, imaging and omics techniques to investigate disease mechanisms and develop therapeutic strategies. With a BSc (First Class Honours) and a PhD in Medicine, Amy draws on postdoctoral experience in leading international biophysics labs and teaching roles in human anatomy. She holds honorary appointments at the University of Sydney and La Trobe University, and serves on the board of the Sydney Heart Bank, supporting global access to human heart tissue for cardiovascular research.
Qualifications
- PhD (Medicine), The University of Sydney
- Bachelor of Science (Honours), The University of Sydney
Areas of Interest
Cardiovascular molecular medicine, including:
- The molecular mechanisms of human heart failure (i.e., genetic cardiomyopathies, atrial fibrillation and peripartum cardiomyopathy)
- Omics integration of cardiac and metabolic co-factors
- Molecular underpinnings of the ageing heart
- Mitochondrial structure and function in heart and skeletal muscle disorders
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About
Background
Associate Professor Amy Li is Co-Lead of the Chronic Disease Theme within the Centre for Healthy Futures and Higher Degree Research Director for Health at Torrens University Australia. Her research focuses on cardiovascular and musculoskeletal physiology, with expertise in molecular modulation of contractile function, mitochondrial biology and inherited muscle diseases. She applies biophysical, imaging and omics techniques to investigate disease mechanisms and develop therapeutic strategies. With a BSc (First Class Honours) and a PhD in Medicine, Amy draws on postdoctoral experience in leading international biophysics labs and teaching roles in human anatomy. She holds honorary appointments at the University of Sydney and La Trobe University, and serves on the board of the Sydney Heart Bank, supporting global access to human heart tissue for cardiovascular research.
Qualifications
- PhD (Medicine), The University of Sydney
- Bachelor of Science (Honours), The University of Sydney
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Expertise
Areas of Interest
Cardiovascular molecular medicine, including:
- The molecular mechanisms of human heart failure (i.e., genetic cardiomyopathies, atrial fibrillation and peripartum cardiomyopathy)
- Omics integration of cardiac and metabolic co-factors
- Molecular underpinnings of the ageing heart
- Mitochondrial structure and function in heart and skeletal muscle disorders