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Educational Details
- BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science, Management and Science University (MSU), Malaysia; CGPA: 3.26 (May 2008 – Jul 2012).
- Master’s in Medical Science (Distinction), University of Malaya (UM), Malaysia; CGPA: 3.75 (Nov 2015 – Dec 2017, awarded Feb 2019).
- Ph.D. Candidate in Interdisciplinary Neuroscience (major in Cognitive Neuroscience), Visual Cognitive Laboratory, Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, National Central University & Academia Sinica, Taiwan (Sep 2020 – expected Jun 2025).
Professional Experience
Ms. Isobel French is a Ph.D. candidate and researcher at the Visual Cognitive Laboratory, Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, National Central University and Academia Sinica, Taiwan. She is involved in interdisciplinary research focusing on cognitive neuroscience, neurodegenerative diseases, and advanced EEG analysis techniques. She has received training and internships under the guidance of academic professionals and neurosurgeons across Malaysia and Taiwan. Her work aims to bridge neuroscience and clinical applications, especially in neurodegenerative disease diagnosis and progression assessment.
Research Interest
- Cognitive neuroscience
- Neurodegenerative disorders (Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease)
- Brain imaging techniques (EEG, Diffusion Tensor Imaging, Tractography)
- Nonlinear analytical methods (Holo-Hilbert Spectral Analysis)
- Biomarkers for neurological diseases
Author Metric:
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals: 6
- Research focus: Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, Cognitive Neuroscience
- Collaborations with international research teams
- Published in high-impact journals including Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, Movement Disorders, and NeuroImage: Reports
Top Noted Publication
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French, I.T., & Muthusamy, K.A. (2016). A review of sleep and its disorders in patients with Parkinson’s disease in relation to various brain structures. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 8, Article 114. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2016.00114
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French, I.T., & Muthusamy, K.A. (2018). A review of the pedunculopontine nucleus in Parkinson’s disease. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 10, Article 99. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2018.00099
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Chang, K.H., French, I.T., Liang, W.K., Lo, Y.S., Wang, Y.R., Cheng, M.L., & Juan, C.H. (2022). Evaluating the different stages of Parkinson’s disease using electroencephalography with Holo-Hilbert spectral analysis. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 14, 832637. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2022.832637
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Chu, K.T., Lei, W.C., Wu, M.H., Fuh, J.L., Wang, S.J., French, I.T., & Juan, C.H. (2023). A holo-spectral EEG analysis provides early detection of cognitive decline and predicts the progression to Alzheimer’s disease. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 15. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2023.1163472
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Lee, C.H., Juan, C.H., Chen, H.H., Hong, J.P., Liao, T.W., French, I.T., & Chang, K.H. (2024). Long‐range temporal correlations in electroencephalography for Parkinson’s disease progression. Movement Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1002/mds.30052
Conclusion
Ms. Isobel French is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award, particularly in Cognitive Neuroscience and Neurodegenerative Disease Research. Her cutting-edge work in EEG biomarkers and disease progression analysis places her at the forefront of this critical research area. While she would benefit from increased leadership roles and grant achievements, her research quality, technical innovation, and translational potential make her a compelling nominee.