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Dr. Frank Muscara is a trailblazer in digital health and neuropsychology, serving as the MarisGraph Validator and head of the Digital Health Research team at MCRI. His groundbreaking work includes the development of the PEERS-Q and innovative online mental health programs for parents. Honorary roles at the Royal Children’s Hospital and the University of Melbourne underscore his leadership. From stroke rehabilitation to mindfulness initiatives, Dr. Muscara seamlessly bridges neuropsychology and digital health to drive meaningful advancements.

Pioneering Digital Health and Neuropsychology: Dr. Frank Muscara's Impact

Dr. Frank Muscara, a leading figure in digital health and neuropsychology, holds several key positions in the field. He is the MarisGraph Validator on e7D-MarisGraph, leading the way in digital health validation. At the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), he heads the Digital Health Research team, driving forward innovative research. His honorary position as a neuropsychologist at the Royal Children's Hospital and as an honorary senior researcher at the University of Melbourne further solidify his leadership in the field.


Dr. Muscara's work is pivotal in advancing digital health innovations, particularly in the realm of mental health support. He has been instrumental in developing and implementing the PEERS-Q, an online questionnaire designed to measure social competence in children. His efforts extend to creating online mental health interventions for parents of children hospitalised due to severe illnesses or injuries. This program, now being integrated into standard clinical care across various hospital departments, is a testament to his unwavering commitment to improving mental health support through digital means.

His research interests are diverse, encompassing stroke rehabilitation and establishing an Australasian database for stroke research.


Dr. Muscara's expertise in mindfulness has also led to creating of a mindfulness program to enhance staff wellbeing at MCRI. His contributions to the field are recognized through his role as a keynote speaker at numerous conferences, where he has addressed topics such as parent mental health and digital health innovation in the context of stroke rehabilitation and mindfulness.

Dr. Muscara's significant publications include works on the Pediatric Evaluation of Emotions, Relationships, and Socialization Questionnaire (PEERS-Q), and studies on mental health presentations in emergency departments. His research has not only significantly impacted the understanding of rehabilitation models for children and youth with traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries but also inspired further development in the field.


Through his roles and research, Dr. Muscara integrates his expertise in neuropsychology with digital health advancements, making substantial contributions to the field and enhancing the effectiveness of tools like MarisGraph in promoting mental health and wellbeing.

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