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5.08/20/2025

Brings real-world examples to learning.

4.05/21/2025

Always supportive and inspiring to all.

5.03/31/2025

Always patient and encouraging to students.

4.02/27/2025

Makes learning feel effortless and fun.

5.02/4/2025

Great Professor!

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About Deborah

Emeritus Professor Deborah Hodgson is a highly respected neuroimmunologist at the University of Newcastle, School of Science (Psychology), College of Engineering, Science and Environment. She joined the University in 1998 and advanced to key leadership positions, including Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) and Director of the Laboratory of Neuroimmunology. Professor Hodgson holds a PhD and a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Honours degree from Macquarie University and is a registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Her research investigates the role of early life events in neuroendocrine and immune development, brain-immune communication pathways, fetal programming, perinatal stress impacts on physiological and psychological health outcomes, stress-induced analgesia, and psychoneuroimmunology. She has facilitated major international collaborations with partners in the USA, Canada, Israel, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, the Netherlands, and the UK.