Gail Alvares
Principal Research Fellow
gail.alvares@thekids.org.au
+61 8 6319 1133
A/Prof Gail Alvares is a principal research fellow at The Kids Research Institute Australia (Perth, Australia) and adjunct associate professor at The University of Western Australia. She leads a program of research into mental health and wellbeing in autistic children and young people within CliniKids - The Kids' first clinical service for children diagnosed with autism or other developmental delays. In 2016, she was selected in a national competition by ABC’s Radio National as a “Top 5 Under 40” scientist in Australia, and in 2022 was named in the “Top 40 under 40” autism researchers internationally by Spectrum News. She is passionate about science communication and translation of research outcomes to the community.
Education and Qualifications
PhD (Medicine), University of Sydney (2015)
Bachelor in Psychology (Hons, First Class, University Medal), University of Sydney (2009)