Associate Professor Michael Woodward is Head of Aged Care Research and the Memory Clinic at Austin Health in Melbourne, Victoria. He is a specialist in geriatric medicine with major interests in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other dementias. He is Principal Investigator for numerous research trials of new therapies for AD and related disorders.

Michael describes working in aged care as a uniquely holistic approach to medicine, addressing not just the symptoms but the entire well-being of the patient. Michael’s journey into geriatrics and dementia care came through his involvement in various clinical trials where he developed a profound passion for the field. Michael's role involves evaluating patients referred for dementia assessments as a geriatrician and also managing cases in his capacity as a rehabilitation physic ...