Meet the Neuvara Team
Cathy Stinear, PhD
CEODr Cathy Stinear is an internationally recognised clinical neuroscientist with expertise in movement rehabilitation and recovery. She is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Auckland, where she is the Director of the Clinical Neuroscience laboratory. She has published over 130 peer-reviewed articles in leading journals such as the Lancet Neurology, and is ranked in the top 2% of scientists worldwide. Her research team focuses on predicting and promoting recovery of movement, and translating new techniques into routine clinical care.
In her spare time, she enjoys an early morning row on the Tāmaki river.
Winston Byblow, PhD
FounderDr Winston Byblow is an internationally recognised neuroscientist with expertise in motor control, neurophysiology and neurorehabilitation. Winston is a Professor in the School of Exercise, Sport and Rehabilitation Science at the University of Auckland, where he is Director of the Movement Neuroscience Laboratory. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles in leading journals and is ranked in the top 2% of scientists worldwide. He is Editor-in-Chief of Experimental Brain Research, one of Springer-Nature’s longest running journals dedicated to neuroscience, and sits on the Editorial Boards of several other journals. Winston is a founding member of the Functional Neurological Society.
In his spare time, Winston races motocross and loves mountain biking.
Ben Scrivener, MHlthLd
Clinical LeadBen is a New Zealand trained and registered neurological physiotherapist with more than 15 years of clinical experience in public health systems in New Zealand and Australia. His expertise in neurological conditions includes stroke, traumatic brain injury, and Guillain-Barré syndrome. He is a specialist in FND and is carrying out a programme of FND research supported by a Health Research Council Clinical Research Training Fellowship.
In his spare time, Ben enjoys rock climbing and playing sports with his kids.
Technical LeadHarry Jordan, PhD
Dr Harry Jordan is an experienced clinical neuroscientist with expertise in assessing the brain’s motor systems using non-invasive brain stimulation and electromyography. He specialises in the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation for people with a range of neurological conditions, with a particular focus on FND.
In his spare time, Harry enjoys watching and playing basketball.
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