Dr Michael Leitch
BMedSc (Hons I), PhD, ANSA, ACCP
Neuroscientist
Dr. Michael Leitch is a neuroscientist with extensive experience in the field of electrodiagnostic neurophysiology. Throughout his career, Michael has developed an understanding of many neurophysiological techniques, ranging from nerve-conduction studies and electromyography to single motor unit recordings, human microneurography, and quantitative electromyographic analysis.
Dr Leitch has a special research interest in motor neurophysiology, peripheral nerve injury and advancing functional electrical stimulation therapies for those affected by spinal cord injury, which has yielded several publications and presentations at international scientific meetings.
In addition to his professional achievements, Michael is an engaging educator, eager to share his knowledge and insights with the next generation of scientists and clinicians as an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at The School of Medicine, Griffith University. His dedication to mentoring students in the field of neuroscience reflects his commitment to fostering a brighter future for neurological research and patient care.
Dr. Michael Leitch continues to be at the forefront of cutting-edge research and remains steadfast in his pursuit of improving our understanding of the nervous system in the hope of finding novel solutions for those with neurological challenges.
Highlighted Publications
· Bonev, Ventzislav & Wyatt, Mark & Barton, Matthew & Leitch, Michael. (2023). Severe length-dependent peripheral polyneuropathy in a patient with subacute combined spinal cord degeneration secondary to recreational nitrous oxide abuse: A case report and literature review. Clinical Case Reports Open Access. 11. 6881. 10.1002/ccr3.6881. · Ashok, Aditya & Nguyen, Khoa & Barton, Matthew & Leitch, Michael & Masud, Mostafa & Park, Hyeongyu & Truong, Thanh‐An & Kaneti, Yusuf & Ta, Hang & Li, Xiaopeng & Liang, Kang & Do, Thanh Nho & Wang, Chun & Nguyen, Nam-Trung & Yamauchi, Yusuke & Phan, Hoang-Phuong. (2023). Flexible Nanoarchitectonics for Biosensing and Physiological Monitoring Applications (Small 9/2023). Small. 19. 2370053. 10.1002/smll.202370053. · Ashok, Aditya & Nguyen, Khoa & Barton, Matthew & Leitch, Michael & Masud, Mostafa & Park, Hyeongyu & Truong, Thanh‐An & Kaneti, Yusuf & Ta, Hang & Li, Xiaopeng & Liang, Kang & Do, Thanh Nho & Wang, Chun & Nguyen, Nam-Trung & Yamauchi, Yusuke & Phan, Hoang-Phuong. (2022). Flexible Nanoarchitectonics for Biosensing and Physiological Monitoring Applications. Small. 10.1002/smll.202204946. · Nguyen, Khoa & Barton, Matthew & Ashok, Aditya & Truong, Thanh-An & Yadav, Sharda & Leitch, Michael & Thanh-Vinh, Nguyen & Kashaninejad, Navid & Dinh, Toan & Hold, Leonie & Yamauchi, Yusuke & Nguyen, Nam-Trung & Phan, Hoang-Phuong. (2022). Wide bandgap semiconductor nanomembranes as a long-term biointerface for flexible, implanted neuromodulator. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 119. 10.1073/pnas.2203287119. · Nguyen, Khoa & Yadav, Sharda & Truong, Thanh-An & Han, Mengdi & Barton, Matthew & Leitch, Michael & Guzman, Pablo & Dinh, Toan & Ashok, Aditya & Vu, Hieu & Dau, Van & Haasmann, D. & Chen, Lin & Park, Yoonseok & Do, Thanh Nho & Yamauchi, Yusuke & Rogers, John & Nguyen, Nam-Trung & Phan, Hoang-Phuong. (2022). Integrated, Transparent Silicon Carbide Electronics and Sensors for Radio Frequency Biomedical Therapy. ACS Nano. 16. 10.1021/acsnano.2c03188. · Nguyen, Khoa & Barton, Matthew & Ashok, Aditya & Truong, Thanh-An & Yadav, Sharda & Leitch, Michael & Thanh-Vinh, Nguyen & Kashaninejad, Navid & Dinh, Toan & Hold, Leonie & Yamauchi, Yusuke & Nguyen, Nam-Trung & Phan, Hoang-Phuong. (2022). Wide bandgap semiconductor nanomembranes as a long-term biointerface for flexible, implanted neuromodulator. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 119. 10.1073/pnas.2203287119. · Leitch, M. and Macefield, V. (2017), 'Comparison of the ballistic contractile responses generated during microstimulation of single human motor axons with brief irregular and regular stimuli', Muscle and Nerve, vol 56, no 2 , pp 292 - 297. · Leitch, M. and Macefield, V. (2017), 'Microstimulation of single human motor axons in the toe extensors: force production during long-lasting trains of irregular and regular stimuli', Physiological Reports, vol 5, no 4 . · Leitch, M., Brown, R. and Macefield, V. (2017), 'Intramuscular stimulation of tibialis anterior in human subjects : the effects of discharge variability on force production and fatigue', Physiological Reports, vol 5, no 15 , pp 1 - 7. · Leitch, M. and Macefield, V. (2015), 'Comparison of contractile responses of single human motor units in the toe extensors during unloaded and loaded isotonic and isometric conditions', Journal of Neurophysiology, vol 114, no 2 , pp 1083 - 1089. · Leitch, M. and Macefield, V. (2014), 'Comparison of the contractile responses to irregular and regular trains of stimuli during microstimulation of single human motor axons', Journal of Neurophysiology, vol 111, no 7 , pp 1499 - 1506.