Research Projects
Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine condition in women of reproductive age with reproductive, metabolic and...
Supervisor: Dr Kay Nguo
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
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
It is well established that students in nutrition and dietetic-related degrees have a high prevalence of eating disorders and disordered eating....
Supervisor: Dr Christie Bennett
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
In this PhD you will explore the sociological, political, environmental and cultural influences on birthing peoples relationship with their body...
Supervisor: Dr Christie Bennett
Perimenopause is the transition period in which women experience changes in reproductive hormones resulting in significant decrease in circulating...
Supervisor: Dr Kay Nguo
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
A diet rich in ultra-processed foods and refined carbohydrates, yet low in nutrients and fibre, is associated with an increased risk of chronic...
Supervisor: Dr Michael Houghton
Prevention and management strategies of exercise-induced gastrointestinal syndrome- this set of PhD research projects aims to explore...
Supervisor: Associate Professor Ricardo Da Costa
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