Rate My Professor Jillian Kril

An academic neuropathologist with decades of experience in research, teaching, and clinical service, Kril is internationally recognised for her expertise in neurodegenerative disease research. Her investigations focus on pathological changes in the ageing brain, alcohol-related brain damage, and disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia. Notable contributions include studies on brain atrophy distribution in behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (2005), the impact of riluzole on neuritic plaque severity in Alzheimer's disease (2023), and biomarker development for frontotemporal dementia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (2022). Her scholarly output, comprising 289 publications, has garnered over 26,700 citations, reflecting her substantial influence in the field. Kril also held the position of Associate Dean (Research) at Sydney Medical School and was recognised in 2018 for her leadership, teaching excellence, and research impact. Following retirement, she continues in an honorary capacity, working with community groups to raise awareness about brain donation and research.