Featured Speaker

Frederik Steyn, PhD

Associate Professor and Principal Investigator

University of Queensland

Frederik J. Steyn, PhD is an Associate Professor and Principal Investigator at The University of Queensland, where he leads the Laboratory for Heterogeneity in Neurodegenerative Disease. Dr. Steyn’s research explores the metabolic vulnerabilities in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), with a strong focus on integrating digital health technologies like actigraphy to improve the monitoring of disease progression and outcomes in clinical trials.

Dr. Steyn has extensive experience in both preclinical and patient-focused studies, bridging mechanistic insights with practical applications in clinical care. His work aims to leverage novel biomarkers and wearable technologies to enhance remote monitoring and better capture the complexities of ALS. He has been a lead investigator on several high-impact projects funded by national and international agencies.

Dr. Steyn actively collaborates across multidisciplinary teams and is committed to advancing innovative solutions that align with patient needs and improve quality of life in neurodegenerative diseases.