Research Projects
Cognitive decline is a major health and social issue, as it negatively affects quality of life of older adults, and increases risk of dementia (such...
Supervisor: Dr Barbara R Cardoso
In this project, you will use an existing dataset established by a key partner to develop and validate a tool to assess lifestyle change after an...
Supervisor: A/Prof Zoe Davidson
Over 41,000 people are admitted with stroke to Australian hospitals annually, and 7 out of 10 survivors will suffer cognitive impairment or dementia...
Supervisor: Dr Barbara R Cardoso
Background: Shift workers have increased risks of developing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Theses increased risks of chronic disease...
Supervisor: Professor Maxine Bonham
There is a lack of literature understanding the experience of people in larger bodies who also experience eating disorders. Often the experiences...
Supervisor: Dr Christie Bennett
In this project we will explore midwives beliefs, perspectives and practices around food in pregnancy and its relationship to birth outcomes. We...
Supervisor: Dr Christie Bennett
The Healthy Brain Project is an ongoing study of middle-aged Australian adults (40-70 years) at risk of future dementia. This project will analyse...
Supervisor: Dr Barbara R Cardoso
The micronutrient selenium is crucial for the antioxidant response, as well as for immune system and thyroid hormone regulation. Inadequate selenium...
Supervisor: Dr Barbara R Cardoso
Background: Shift workers have increased risks of developing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes partly because of the metabolic consequences...
Supervisor: Professor Maxine Bonham
For women, menopause increases their risk of developing cardiovascular (CV) disease. This life-stage is associated with increased adiposity, weight...
Supervisor: Professor Maxine Bonham