A/Prof James Fallon completed a Bachelor of Science (Physiology, 1997), a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Computer Science, with honours, 1998) and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering (2002) from Monash University. He then undertook post-doctoral research at the Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute in Sydney.
In 2004 James joined the (then) Bionic Ear Institute to work as a Research Fellow in the Auditory Neuroscience research program, and was the Lions International Hearing Research Fellow from 2008 to 2010. In 2016 he became a Principal Research Fellow and was appointed Research Director of the Bionics Institute in 2017.James’ research strength is chronic stimulation and electrophysiology in pre-clinical models. Over his time at the institute he has broadened his expertise to become a recognised world-leader in the use of neuroanatomical, electrophysiological, and behavioural techniques to examine the functional changes that occur as a result of chronic electrical stimulation. He is particularly known for his work examining the changes in the central auditory pathway as a result of long-term deafness and cochlear implant use, and has extended his research to include visual prostheses. More recently, he is also using his unique skillset in projects aimed at improving outcomes with Deep Brain Stimulation, particularly for Parkinson’s Disease, and the development of a neuromodulation device to treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease.James has authored 63 peer-reviewed scientific papers and seven book chapters, in addition to authoring over 180 conference presentations at national and international conferences, including 22 as an invited speaker. He has been the principal investigator on more than $1.5M of research funding and co-chief investigator on an additional $7M including grants from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the National Health and Medical Research Council and the Australian Research Council. He continues to work closely with industry through research links with Cochlear Ltd and has undertaken over $3M of commercial research.In addition to research activities, James has also supervised 60 research higher degree students (including 12 PhD candidates), has lectured in the Masters of Clinical Audiology, The University of Melbourne, the Masters of Biomedical Engineering, Monash University and the Masters of Biomedical Engineering, La Trobe University, and has been actively involved in the Bio21 Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program.
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Electrochemical and biological characterization of thin-film platinum-iridium alloy electrode coatings: a chronic in vivo study.
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Head Of Department
Medical Bionics Department
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Association for Research in Otolaryngology
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Institue of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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Australian Neuroscience Society
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Australian Physiological Society
Education
Bachelor of Science in Physiology
Monash University
Doctor of Philosophy (Biomedical Engineering)
Monash University
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Monash University