Researcher biography

Dr Joshua Flavell is a dual-trained psychiatrist specialising in psychogeriatrics (old age psychiatry) and neuropsychiatry. He practices across both public and private sectors, with a particular focus on cognitive disorders and dementia. Dr Flavell is currently pursuing a PhD at the Queensland Brain Institute, where he is under the supervision of Professor Nestor, a cognitive neurologist. Dr Flavell's research is dedicated to developing new diagnostic tools for the behavioural variant of frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD).

Outside of his professional life, Dr Flavell has a keen interest in fitness and health. He actively participates in a range of activities, including swimming, surfing, hiking, and trains for various competitions such as triathlons, ocean swims, and charity runs.