As part of our meet the invited speaker series we would like to introduce Prof Pazit Levinger. Professor Levinger is a Principal Researcher (Accredited Exercise Physiologist) at the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI). She also holds Honorary positions at the Rehabilitation, Ageing and Independent Living (RAIL) Research Centre, Monash University and the Institute for Health and Sport (IHES), Victoria University.

She has over 18 years experience, skills and expertise in active ageing, physical activity and falls prevention, quantitative gait analysis and clinical biomechanics. Her current research focuses on research translation and community work with local government engagement. She is an expert in the area of age-friendly outdoor sites specifically designed for older people. Pazit currently works closely with government bodies in strategic development and planning around the built environment. She leads the ENJOY Seniors Exercise Park project, which won various industry awards for its impact on the community and older people’s wellbeing.

In this interview Pazit discusses her research passion, some of the future challenges for fall prevention and how her research has aimed to address these challenges.