Michael F. Azari

Manager, Regenerative Neuroscience and Development Laboratory at Monash University, Central Clinical School, Department of Neuroscience

Led operations of the Regenerative Neuroscience and Development Laboratory; oversaw in vivo drug trials and behavioral testing in mouse models; directed experimental design, grant writing, and HDR supervision; managed staff and international collaborations.

Manager, Regenerative Neuroscience and Development Laboratory at Department of Neuroscience, Central Clinical School, Monash University

Led the Regenerative Neuroscience and Development Laboratory, overseeing research programs, grant management, and collaborations; supervised staff and contributed to strategic lab development.

Senior Research Fellow and Head, Neuro-Biomechanics Research Laboratory at RMIT University, Discipline of Chiropractic, School of Health Sciences

Head of the Neuro-Biomechanics Research Laboratory (70% research, 30% teaching); supervised research programs, secured funding, and fostered collaborations; contributed to teaching and HDR supervision.

Senior Research Fellow and Head, Neuro-Biomechanics Research Laboratory at Discipline of Chiropractic, School of Health Sciences, RMIT University

Headed a biomechanics research program with a 70% research and 30% teaching role; directed experimental design and outcomes in manual therapies and loading biomechanics.

Research Fellow and Co-Head, Regenerative Neuroscience and Development Group at Monash Immunology & Stem Cell Laboratories (MISCL), Monash University

Co-led regenerative neuroscience research group; fostered interdisciplinary collaboration and directed projects within MISCL.

Demonstrator, Immunology at Monash University

Demonstrator for 2nd year BSc Immunology; delivered tutorials and supported student learning.

Project Manager at Monash - Taif Stem Cell Research Collaboration, MISCL, Monash University

Managed international stem cell collaboration with Taif University; coordinated milestones, infrastructure setup, stakeholder engagement and knowledge transfer; helped secure and manage funding.

Demonstrator, Immunology, 2nd year BSc students at Monash University

Delivered immunology tutorials and supported student learning in a large BSc cohort.

Project Manager, Monash - Taif Stem Cell Research Collaboration at MISCL, Monash University

Managed international stem cell research collaboration with Taif University; coordinated activities across multiple stakeholders and supported HDR training.

Affiliate Research Fellow, MISCL; Demonstrator in Immunology at Monash University / Alfred Hospital

Affiliate Research Fellow; conducted immunology research and served as a practical demonstrator for immunology courses.

Affiliate Research Fellow, MISCL; Demonstrator in Immunology at Department of Immunology, Alfred Hospital, Monash University

Affiliate role supporting MISCL projects and immunology teaching.

NHMRC Postdoctoral Fellow at MISCL, Monash University

Postdoctoral program focusing on molecular mechanisms of axonal degeneration in mouse models of MS and related conditions.

Research Assistant at A/Prof. David Small’s Laboratory, Monash University

Assisted with biochemical and molecular biology research; contributed to publications and project development; also served as Research Consultant for Phospha genics.

Research Assistant at A/Prof. David Small’s Laboratory, Monash University; Research Consultant for Servier

Assisted Biochemistry and Molecular Biology research; consulting for Servier on project design and data interpretation.

Research Consultant at Phospha genics Pty. Ltd.

Research consultant providing experimental design input and data analysis support.

Research Consultant at Phosphagenics Pty. Ltd.

Phosphagenics consultancy providing experimental design and data analysis support.

Demonstrator in Neuroscience at The University of Melbourne

Demonstrated neuroscience concepts to physiotherapy students; assisted in laboratory teaching.

Demonstrator in neuroscience at University of Melbourne

Taught neuroscience to Physiotherapy students; contributed to curriculum delivery.

PhD Student and Research Consultant at AMRAD (Australian Medical Research and Development) Corporation

PhD research and industry-based consulting in neuroscience.

Lecturer Level A at Dept. of Chiropractic & Osteopathy, RMIT University

Developed problem-based learning materials and taught undergraduate students across multiple health disciplines.

Principal Chiropractor at Monash Chiropractic Clinic

Principal chiropractor providing clinical care and running a chiropractic practice.

Principal Chiropractor at Monash Chiropractic Clinic, Mount Waverley

Owned and operated a chiropractic clinic providing ongoing patient care.