Dr. Fancourt is a ChildTrauma Fellow and a paediatrician with a long term, passionate
interest in children who are disadvantaged, abused and neglected. Over
the past seven years, Dr. Fancourt has become increasingly involved in the
scientific advances made in infant brain research and its flow on
implications.
Dr. Fancourt is a founding member of
Brainwave Trust, an independent charity in New Zealand whose objective is to raise
public awareness about the amazing new findings in brain research and
to educate others on the importance of early experiences on infant brain
development. Dr. Fancourt has worked closely with Dr. Perry to
bring key findings to the forefront in New Zealand.
Dr. Fancourt is the author of the book "Brainy
Babies." She has been head of DSAC (Doctors for Sexual Abuse Care), Children's
Agenda and has held several international positions. Her roles in
Brainwave include trustee chairperson, committee member, key presenter,
and technical advisor.
Biography
