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
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
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
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
For women, menopause increases their risk of developing cardiovascular (CV) disease. This life-stage is associated with increased adiposity, weight...
Supervisor: Professor Maxine Bonham