Cognitive Neuroscientist 🧠 | Memory, Brain Ageing & Multilingualism 🌱 | STEM Diversity Advocate 🇲🇺
Researching how multilingual experience shapes brain ageing & cognitive resilience. Passionate about culturally inclusive and interdisciplinary science, I aim to translate cutting-edge research into actionable insights and meaningful outcomes for health and wellbeing.
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Publications
Maurice, O., Jones, C., & Harris, C. (2026). Multilingualism and ageing: Cognitive and affective trajectories in the Australian Longitudinal Study of Ageing. Research Square. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-11186040/v1
Maurice, O., Jones, C., & Harris, C. (2026). The costs and benefits of multilingual experience across sensory, cognitive, and affective domains in ageing. Western Sydney University. https://doi.org/10.26183/bhwk-c438
Maurice, O., Jones, C., & Harris, C. (2025). Selective cognitive effects of multilingualism emerge in visuospatial working memory in later life. Scientific Reports. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-32091-x
Brookman, R., Lipson-Smith, R., Maurice, O., Mcllwain, N., Hofstaetter, L., DiGiacomo, M., Ní Chróinín, D., Cannings, M. J., & Harris, C. B. (2025). Caring for people with dementia: Mapping the experience and journey from diagnosis. The Gerontologist, 65(5), gnaf053. Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnaf053
Matovic, D., Lei, X., Picard, G., Ahern, M., Maurice, O. R., Willcock, S., & Wuthrich, V. M. (2025). Systematic review of dementia risk screening tools in primary care settings. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Elsevier Inc. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2025.108124
Nagaddya, T., Brookman, R., Maurice, O., & Harris, C. B. (2025). Power, class, and gender in dementia care: Stories of carer precariousness from culturally and linguistically diverse female family carers in Australia. Dementia. SAGE Publications. https://doi.org/10.1177/14713012251342059
Maurice, O., & Bultitude, B. (2026, October 7). The hidden perks of getting older — Why our culture has aging all wrong. 2SM/2HD: Super Radio Network. https://omny.fm/shows/brent-bultitude-podcast/the-hidden-perks-of-getting-older-why-our-culture-has-aging-all-wrong
Maurice, O., Peters, R., & Kirkman, M. (2026, October 1). How families are gearing up for Thriving Kids and the bright side of getting older. In T. Taylor and B. Wang (Hosts), Life Matters. ABC Radio National. https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/lifematters/thriving-kids-begins-benefits-of-ageing/107186452
Maurice, O. & Tribe, M. (2026, September 29). The benefits of ageing and more about brain health. 774 ABC Melbourne: Evenings. ABC Radio National. https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/melbourne-evenings/evenings/107198498
Maurice, O. (2026, September 22). In a culture obsessed with staying young, we ignore the many benefits of ageing. The Conversation. https://doi.org/10.64628/AA.hdjtaaxc3
Maurice, O., & Crosthwaite, P. (2026, June 17). Is it worth learning a new language to travel? In T. Taylor (Host), Life Matters. ABC Radio National. https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/lifematters/learning-a-language-and-paid-parental-leave/106735618
Maurice, O., & Antoniou, M. (2026, May 14). If AI can translate instantly, why learn another language? The Conversation. https://doi.org/10.64628/AA.pq3mdqkmr
Maurice, O., & Antoniou, M. (2026, July 14). Si l’IA est capable de tout traduire, pourquoi encore apprendre des langues étrangères? The Conversation. https://doi.org/10.64628/AAK.3ukrs7fhd
Maurice, O., & Antoniou, M. (2026, May 20). Kalau AI bisa instan menerjemahkan, buat apa belajar bahasa asing? The Conversation. https://doi.org/10.64628/AAN.6kjmkfdrw