The TRU Team

Lizzie Marsh (née Cooper) holds a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science and a Doctor of Physiotherapy and is currently an Assistant Professor at Bond University. She brings over 12 years of clinical experience in private practice, including a decade as a business owner, before transitioning into full time academia. Lizzie now serves as the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education in the Doctor of Physiotherapy program at Bond University, where she oversees the management and allocation of more than 500 clinical placements each year. 

Within the Tactical Research Unit, Lizzie manages the coordination of research focused on Paramedics. She is undertaking a PhD investigating the unique demands of Wilderness Paramedics in Tasmania. Her program of research aims to better understand the occupational risks, physical fitness requirements, and injury mitigation strategies relevant to this highly specialised workforce, with the goal of informing evidence-based approaches to support and sustain their operational readiness.