AUSTRALIA
Dr Christiane Stehmann
Co-Director, Australian National CJD Registry, The Florey
Dr Christiane Stehmann is biological scientist and the Co-director of the Australian National Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Registry based at The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health in Melbourne, Australia.
Before dedicating her career to neurodegenerative disease surveillance, Christiane worked as a research scientist and in the biotechnology sector. Christiane is widely recognised for her leadership in monitoring, diagnosing, and researching human prion diseases, as well as her compassionate advocacy for patient families.
In November 2022, she was honoured with the Legend Award by the CJD Support Group Network for her outstanding dedication as a “champion for CJD families”.
