Jeff Coombes
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Professor
Jeff Coombes
Email: : jcoombes@uq.edu.au
Phone: : +61 7 336 56767
Positions
Associate Member of Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing : Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing : Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Affiliate of Centre for Cardiovascular Health and Research : Centre for Cardiovascular Health and Research : Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Affiliate of Centre for Research on Exercise, Physical Activity and Health : Centre for Research on Exercise, Physical Activity and Health : Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Professor : School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences : Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Overview
Background
Jeff Coombes is a Professor in the School of Human Movement Studies. He completed undergraduate degrees in applied science and education and a research Masters at the University of Tasmania before gaining a PhD from the University of Florida. After completing his PhD he returned to Australia to spend two years in an academic position at the University of Tasmania before moving to the University of Queensland in 2000.
Jeff's research interests focus on determining the optimal exercise prescription for improving health. With theoretical backgrounds in biochemistry and physiology he conducts human studies and basic science projects. His findings have emphasised the importance of cardiorespiratory fitness for health benefits and many of his current projects are using high intensity interval to improve fitness and investigate outcomes. The basic science projects are identifying the mechanisms that explain the health benefits of exercise and include work in the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems at cellular and molecular levels. He is also a passionate advocate on the importance of fitness for health and delivers many presentations to impact on public health. His research group comprises doctors, postdoctoral fellows and PhD students and uses the extensive resources of the exercise physiology and exercise biochemistry laboratories in the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences.
Current research projects of the group include;
- High intensity interval training in patients with chronic kidney disease
- High intensity interval training in patients with metabolic syndrome
- High intensity interval training in overweight and obese children and adolescents
- Cardiorespiratory fitness and outcome in patients receiving a liver transplant
- Multi-disciplinary lifestyle intervention in patients with chronic kidney disease
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Availability
Professor Jeff Coombes is: : Available for supervision : Media expert
Fields of research
Clinical sciences Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences Sports science and exercise
Research interests
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Exercise is Medicine
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Works
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All (640) Book (1) Journal Article (419) Other Outputs (1) Conference Publication (210) Book Chapter (9)
2025
Journal Article
Determining the digital health literacy and potential solutions to support people with complex chronic conditions to engage with digital models of care
Kelly, Jaimon T., Caffery, Liam J., Thomas, Emma E., de Camargo Catapan, Soraia, Smith, Anthony C., Isbel, Nicole, Mayr, Hannah, Webb, Lindsey, Campbell, Katrina L., Macdonald, Graeme A., Coombes, Jeff S., Keating, Shelley E. and Hickman, Ingrid J. (2025). Determining the digital health literacy and potential solutions to support people with complex chronic conditions to engage with digital models of care. Patient Education and Counseling, 140 109278, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2025.109278
2025
Journal Article
Resilience And Healthy Lifestyle for Rheumatoid Arthritis (The RA-HEAL trial): a randomised, parallel group, placebo-controlled clinical trial protocol
Poulsen, Katherine A., Burton, Nicola W., Mayr, Hannah L., Chachay, Veronique S., Coombes, Jeff S., Gartner, Coral E., Sonigra, Amee, Christensen, Paul, Hansford, Karl A., Ang, Dianna J., Neri, Jessica, Mendis, Ramali, Lynch, Tom, Dines, Cheryl, Benham, Helen, Sweeney, Aoife, March, Lyn M., Khan, Asaduzzaman, Tuffaha, Haitham and Thomas, Ranjeny (2025). Resilience And Healthy Lifestyle for Rheumatoid Arthritis (The RA-HEAL trial): a randomised, parallel group, placebo-controlled clinical trial protocol. Trials, 26 (1) 376. doi: 10.1186/s13063-025-09063-7
2025
Journal Article
The effects of Tai Chi on pain and other health indicators in people with osteoarthritis: An updated systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis
Zhao, Anni, Brown, Wendy J., Coombes, Jeff S. and Liu, Xin (2025). The effects of Tai Chi on pain and other health indicators in people with osteoarthritis: An updated systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 33 (8), 933-950. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2025.05.013
2025
Journal Article
Directrices australianas para la actividad física en el embarazo y el postparto
Brown, Wendy J., Hayman, Melanie, Haakstad, Lene A. H., Lamerton, Tayla, Mena, Gabriela P., Green, Anita, Keating, Shelley E., Gomes, Grace A. O., Coombes, Jeff S. and Mielke, Gregore I. (2025). Directrices australianas para la actividad física en el embarazo y el postparto. Pensar en Movimiento: Revista de Ciencias del Ejercicio y la Salud, 23 (1), e65113-e65113. doi: 10.15517/pensarmov.v23i1.65113
Directrices australianas para la actividad física en el embarazo y el postparto
2025
Journal Article
Client experiences, perceptions and acceptability of a digital health enabled student-led exercise physiology clinic for metabolic conditions: a qualitative study
Brown, Riley C. C., Marron, Sophie, Kelly, Jaimon T., Burton, Nicola W., Hickman, Ingrid J., Coombes, Jeff S. and Keating, Shelley E. (2025). Client experiences, perceptions and acceptability of a digital health enabled student-led exercise physiology clinic for metabolic conditions: a qualitative study. Australian Journal of Clinical Education, 14 (1), 47-64. doi: 10.53300/001c.138085
2025
Journal Article
Exercise and sports science Australia (ESSA) - consensus statement
Schultz, Martin G., Currie, Katharine D., Hedman, Kristofer, Maiorana, Andrew, Climie, Rachel E., Littlechild, Dianne, Nelson, Mark R., Coombes, Jeff S. and Sharman, James E. (2025). Exercise and sports science Australia (ESSA) - consensus statement. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 28 (8), 605-612. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2025.05.011
Exercise and sports science Australia (ESSA) - consensus statement
2025
Journal Article
Technical issues in exercise video consultations do not negatively impact exercise intensity for participants with complex chronic conditions: a retrospective audit
Brown, Riley C.C., Ross, Megan H., Coombes, Jeff S., Hickman, Ingrid J., Burton, Nicola W., Kelly, Jaimon T., Russell, Trevor G. and Keating, Shelley E. (2025). Technical issues in exercise video consultations do not negatively impact exercise intensity for participants with complex chronic conditions: a retrospective audit. DIGITAL HEALTH, 11 20552076251410986. doi: 10.1177/20552076251410986
2025
Journal Article
Determinants of physical activity 10 months following a supervised exercise program in people with type 2 diabetes
Cox, Emily R., Gajanand, Trishan, Keating, Shelley E., Brown, Wendy J., Coombes, Jeff S. and Burton, Nicola W. (2025). Determinants of physical activity 10 months following a supervised exercise program in people with type 2 diabetes. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 22 (7), 811-818. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2024-0808
2025
Journal Article
Goal Setting and Attainment in a Randomised Controlled Trial of Digital Health-Assisted Lifestyle Interventions in People with Kidney and Liver Disease
Jegatheesan, Dev K., Pinzon Perez, William F., Brown, Riley C. C., Burton, Nicola W., Barnett, Amandine, Webb, Lindsey, Conley, Marguerite M., Mayr, Hannah L., Keating, Shelley E., Kelly, Jaimon T., Macdonald, Graeme A., Coombes, Jeff S., Hickman, Ingrid J. and Isbel, Nicole M. (2025). Goal Setting and Attainment in a Randomised Controlled Trial of Digital Health-Assisted Lifestyle Interventions in People with Kidney and Liver Disease. Nutrients, 17 (7) 1183, 1183-7. doi: 10.3390/nu17071183
2025
Journal Article
Survival of the fittest? Peak oxygen uptake and all-cause mortality among older adults in Norway
Tari, Atefe R., Brissach, Daniel E., Ingeström, Emma M. L., Nauman, Javaid, Tyrell, Tristan, Foster, Carl, Radtke, Kimberley, Porcari, John P., Lydersen, Stian, Kaminsky, Leonard A., Myers, Jonathan, Walker, Tara L., Coombes, Jeff S., Stensvold, Dorthe and Wisløff, Ulrik (2025). Survival of the fittest? Peak oxygen uptake and all-cause mortality among older adults in Norway. Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 89, 25-34. doi: 10.1016/j.pcad.2024.11.004
Survival of the fittest? Peak oxygen uptake and all-cause mortality among older adults in Norway
2025
Journal Article
Increased arterial stiffness is associated with poorer social cognition in older age
Grainger, Sarah A., Bailey, Tom G., Vear, Natalie K., Mead, Jessica K., Bourdaniotis, Xanthia E., Coombes, Jeff S. and Taylor, Jenna L. (2025). Increased arterial stiffness is associated with poorer social cognition in older age. Scientific Reports, 15 (1) 2285, 1-7. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-86423-y
Increased arterial stiffness is associated with poorer social cognition in older age
2025
Journal Article
The relationships between age, sex and exercise intensity on cerebral artery haemodynamics during isometric handgrip exercise
Koep, Jodie L., Bond, Bert, Taylor, Chloe E., Barker, Alan R., Ruediger, Stefanie L., Pizzey, Faith K., Coombes, Jeff S. and Bailey, Tom G. (2025). The relationships between age, sex and exercise intensity on cerebral artery haemodynamics during isometric handgrip exercise. American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology, 328 (1), R1-R20. doi: 10.1152/ajpregu.00014.2024
2024
Journal Article
The therapeutic role of exercise training during menopause for reducing vascular disease
Shing, Conan L. H., Bond, Bert, Moreau, Kerrie L., Coombes, Jeff S. and Taylor, Jenna L. (2024). The therapeutic role of exercise training during menopause for reducing vascular disease. Experimental Physiology. doi: 10.1113/ep092191
The therapeutic role of exercise training during menopause for reducing vascular disease
2024
Journal Article
Low-volume combined aerobic and resistance high-intensity interval training in type 2 diabetes: a randomised controlled trial
Gajanand, Trishan, Cox, Emily R., Keating, Shelley E., Brown, Wendy J., Hordern, Matthew D., Burton, Nicola W., Chachay, Veronique S., Gomersall, Sjaan R., Fassett, Robert G. and Coombes, Jeff S. (2024). Low-volume combined aerobic and resistance high-intensity interval training in type 2 diabetes: a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine, 10 (4) e002046, e002046. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2024-002046
2024
Journal Article
Middle cerebral artery blood velocity and end-tidal carbon dioxide responses to moderate intensity cycling in children, adolescents and adults
Weston, Max E., Barker, Alan R., Tomlinson, Owen W., Coombes, Jeff S., Bailey, Tom G. and Bond, Bert (2024). Middle cerebral artery blood velocity and end-tidal carbon dioxide responses to moderate intensity cycling in children, adolescents and adults. Journal of Applied Physiology, 137 (5), 1117-1129. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00688.2023
2024
Journal Article
Evaluating the potential of a novel metabolic syndrome severity score to inform exercise interventions for people with complex chronic conditions
Brown, Riley C. C., Coombes, Jeff S., Conley, Marguerite M., Webb, Lindsey, Mayr, Hannah L., Isbel, Nicole M., Jegatheesan, Dev K., Macdonald, Graeme A., Burton, Nicola W., Kelly, Jaimon T., Hickman, Ingrid J. and Keating, Shelley E. (2024). Evaluating the potential of a novel metabolic syndrome severity score to inform exercise interventions for people with complex chronic conditions. Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders, 22 (7), 516-524. doi: 10.1089/met.2024.0031
2024
Journal Article
Utilizing technology for diet and exercise change in complex chronic conditions across diverse environments (U-DECIDE): feasibility randomised controlled trial
Brown, Riley C. C., Keating, Shelley E., Jegatheesan, Dev K., Mayr, Hannah L., Barnett, Amandine, Conley, Marguerite M., Webb, Lindsey, Kelly, Jaimon T., Snoswell, Centaine L., Staudacher, Heidi M., Macdonald, Graeme A., Burton, Nicola W., Coombes, Jeff S., Campbell, Katrina L., Isbel, Nicole M. and Hickman, Ingrid J. (2024). Utilizing technology for diet and exercise change in complex chronic conditions across diverse environments (U-DECIDE): feasibility randomised controlled trial. BMC Health Services Research, 24 (1) 935, 1-18. doi: 10.1186/s12913-024-11383-4
2024
Journal Article
Patients’ acceptability of self-selected digital health services to support diet and exercise among people with complex chronic conditions: Mixed methods study
Barnett, Amandine, Catapan, Soraia de Camargo, Jegatheesan, Dev K., Conley, Marguerite M., Keating, Shelley E., Mayr, Hannah L., Webb, Lindsey, Brown, Riley C. C., Coombes, Jeff S., Macdonald, Graeme A., Isbel, Nicole M., Burton, Nicola W., Campbell, Katrina L., Hickman, Ingrid J. and Kelly, Jaimon T. (2024). Patients’ acceptability of self-selected digital health services to support diet and exercise among people with complex chronic conditions: Mixed methods study. Digital Health, 10 20552076241245278, 1-14. doi: 10.1177/20552076241245278
2024
Journal Article
Effects of Intravenously Administered Plasma from Exercise-Trained Donors on Microglia and Cytokines in a Transgenic Rat Model of Alzheimer’s Disease
Huuha, Aleksi M., Norevik, Cecilie Skarstad, Coombes, Jeff S., Røsbjørgen, Ragnhild N., Miguel-dos-Santos, Rodrigo, Moreira, José Bianco N., Kobro-Flatmoen, Asgeir, Scrimgeour, Nathan and Tari, Atefe R. (2024). Effects of Intravenously Administered Plasma from Exercise-Trained Donors on Microglia and Cytokines in a Transgenic Rat Model of Alzheimer’s Disease. Brain Plasticity, 9 (1-2), 21-41. doi: 10.3233/bpl-230154
2024
Journal Article
Effect of low-volume combined aerobic and resistance high-intensity interval training on vascular health in people with type 2 diabetes: a randomised controlled trial
Cox, Emily R., Gajanand, Trishan, Keating, Shelley E., Hordern, Matthew D., Burton, Nicola W., Green, Daniel J., Ramos, Joyce S., Ramos, Maximiano V., Fassett, Robert G., Cox, Stephen V., Coombes, Jeff S. and Bailey, Tom G. (2024). Effect of low-volume combined aerobic and resistance high-intensity interval training on vascular health in people with type 2 diabetes: a randomised controlled trial. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 124 (9), 2819-2833. doi: 10.1007/s00421-024-05473-8
Funding
Current funding
- 2024 - 2028
Effectiveness of a Healthy Lifestyle and Resilience Program in New-Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis
NHMRC MRFF Clinician Researchers Applied Research in Health
Open grant - 2020 - 2028
Structured exercise program to reduce fatigue in patients receiving dialysis: a preference-stratified adaptive trial (M-FIT) (MRFF RCRDUN led by University of Sydney)
University of Sydney
Open grant - 2019 - 2026
Intense exercise for survival among men with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer (INTERVAL-MCRPC)
Movember Foundation
Open grant - 2017 - 2026
High intensity exercise targeting insulin resistance in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis: is it safe, effective and feasible in practice?
Diabetes Australia Research Program
Past funding
- 2022 - 2023
Enhancing the value of virtual care services through improving staff & patient digital health literacy for the management of complex chronic conditions (Metro South Research Support Scheme led by MS)
Metro South Research Support Scheme Co-funded Collaboration Grant
Open grant - 2022
Wellbeing and Healthy Lifestyle Program for People with Rheumatoid Arthritis (Arthritis Australia Project Grant led by Griffith University)
Griffith University
Open grant - 2021 - 2025
Feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness of the Physical Activity Intelligence (PAI) e-health program for cardiac patients from the Defence community
Defence Health Foundation Grants for Medical Research
Open grant - 2021 - 2022
Effect of high intensity interval training (HIIT) on human gut microbiome functional diversity, inflammation and body composition in colorectal cancer survivors
University of Newcastle
Open grant - 2020 - 2023
Sarcoplasmic reticulum-mitochondrial functional interactions in muscle
ARC Discovery Projects
Open grant - 2020 - 2025
Optimising Exercise Prescription and Delivery in Congenital Heart Disease - The Congenital Heart Fitness Intervention Trial: CH-FIT (MRFF Congenital Heart grant administered by University of Sydney)
University of Sydney
Open grant - 2019 - 2024
Centre for Research Excellence in Digestive Health (NHMRC CRE administered by University of Newcastle)
University of Newcastle
Open grant - 2019 - 2021
Utilising health technologies to deliver lifestyle intervention from a specialist centre to the homes of people with complex chronic conditions
Queensland Health
Open grant - 2019 - 2020
Feasibility, acceptability and efficacy of the Physical Activity Index (PAI) e-health Program in Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Australia Research Program
Open grant - 2017 - 2018
Targeting neuromuscular stability in motor neuron disease
Motor Neurone Disease Research Institute of Australia Inc
Open grant - 2017 - 2018
Metabolic exploration in neurodegenerative disease (MEND): synergy between derangements in systemic and muscle metabolism in MND
Motor Neurone Disease Research Institute of Australia Inc
Open grant - 2017 - 2020
BRAIN Training Trial: Balance, Resistance, or INterval Training Trial: A Randomised Controlled Trial of Three Exercise Modalities in Mild Cognitive Impairment (NHMRC Project Grant admin by Uni Sydney)
University of Sydney
Open grant - 2016 - 2024
Intense exercise for survival among men with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer (INTERVAL - MCRPC): A Multicentre, Randomized, Controlled Phase III Study
Queensland University of Technology
Open grant - 2016 - 2017
Resistive Breathing and Respiratory Muscle Induced Oxidative Stress (Internal Grant administered by University of Southern Queensland)
University of Southern Queensland
Open grant - 2016 - 2019
Feasibility, Safety, Adherence and Efficacy of High Intensity Interval Training in Hospital-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation
Wesley Medical Research Ltd
Open grant - 2016 - 2020
Enhancing Language Learning in Ageing With Exercise
ARC Discovery Projects
Open grant - 2016 - 2017
Predicting the Variability of Response to High Intensity Interval Training (Collaborative Research Network for Advancing Exercise and Sports Science Research Project)
Bond University
Open grant - 2015 - 2018
The Effect of External Counterpulsation Therapy on Acute Recovery and Longitudinal Adaptation in Elite Australian Rugby League Players
Renew Group Private Limited
Open grant - 2015 - 2021
High intensity exercise for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis - is it safe, effective, and feasible in practice? (Tom Penrose Community Service Grant)
Exercise and Sports Science Australia Ltd
Open grant - 2015 - 2017
Effects of exercise intensity on myocardial and arterial function, and intra-abdominal fat in obese children and adolescents
Wesley Merdical Research
Open grant - 2015 - 2016
Comparing the Acute Effects of Pre- and Post-Exercise Hot Water Immersion on Recovery and Performance'
Queensland University of Technology
Open grant - 2015 - 2016
Assessing the effectiveness of High Intensity Interval Training for smoking cessation in women
National Heart Foundation Vanguard Grant
Open grant - 2015 - 2019
IL-22 as a Suppressor of Pancreatic Beta-Cell Stress and a Treatment for Diabetes
NHMRC Project Grant
Open grant - 2014 - 2020
Chronic Kidney Disease Centre of Research Excellence
NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence
Open grant - 2014 - 2019
Energy Balance in METEx
Research Donation Generic
Open grant - 2014 - 2015
Effects of exercise intensity on oxidative stress in patients with type 2 diabetes
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Open grant - 2014
Cellular metabolic respirometry and enzymatic assessment suite
UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
Open grant - 2014 - 2016
Effects of high intensity interval training on exercise capacity, mitochondrial function and muscle atrophy in patients with chronic kidney disease
Kidney Health Australia
Open grant - 2013 - 2014
QAS Research Fellowship
Queensland Academy of Sport
Open grant - 2013 - 2015
Biomarkers of Chronic Kidney Disease and its Progression in Northern Tasmanians
University of Tasmania
Open grant - 2013
Developing a national collaboration for the prevention and management of childhood obesity with exercise
UWA-UQ Bilateral Research Collaboration Award
Open grant - 2013 - 2015
Effects of exercise intensity on intra-abdominal fat, and myocardial and arterial function in obese children
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Open grant - 2013
Oxidative Stress in Chronic Kidney Disease
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
Open grant - 2012
Clinical and Nutritional Biomarker Platform
UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
Open grant - 2012 - 2013
Effects of sulforaphane on the Antioxidant Response Element and Arterial Stiffness in Patients with Type 2 diabetes
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
Open grant - 2011
Travel grant for Ms Erin Howden to attend the American Society of Nephrology, Philadelphia, USA from 08 - 14/11/2011
National Heart Foundation of Australia
Open grant - 2011 - 2014
Collaborative Research Network Edith Cowan University: Growing research excellence at Edith Cowan University through partnership and engagement
Edith Cowan University
Open grant - 2011
A metabolic testing suite for clinical exercise physiology, sports science and sports nutrition research
NHMRC Equipment Grant
Open grant - 2010
An ultrasound imaging suite for investigating musculoskeletal and cardiovascular function in health and disease
UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
Open grant - 2010 - 2013
Enhancing erythropoietin therapy in ischaemia-reperfusion injury of heart and kidney
NHMRC Project Grant
Open grant - 2008 - 2009
Curriculum renewal in exercise science
ALTC Priority Projects
Open grant - 2008
Mass spectrometer for HMS laboratory
UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
Open grant - 2007 - 2012
CCRE in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease
NHMRC Centres of Clinical Research Excellence
Open grant - 2007 - 2009
Exertional dyspnoea with increased filling pressure - Mechanisms and treatment strategies
NHMRC Project Grant
Open grant - 2005
Contribution of Blood Viscosity to Large Artery and Myocardial Function
UQ Early Career Researcher
Open grant - 2005
Molecular Mechanisms of Exercise Cardioprotection
University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
Open grant - 2004 - 2005
Boomerang Gym - Full study testing
Alma International Pty Ltd
Open grant - 2004
The impact of immune suppression and local inflammation on heat tolerance in rats
DSO National Laboratories
Open grant - 2004 - 2006
Efficacy and Mechanisms of Exercise Training in Diastolic Heart Failure
NHMRC Project Grant
Open grant - 2004
Pyruvate dehydrogenase activity and the effect of dichloroacetate infusion on walking performance in peripheral arterial disease patients
Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital Research Foundation
Open grant - 2003 - 2006
The Intact Supplementation Study: the effect of oral bovine colostrum supplementation on changes in physical work capacity and immunological parameters in athletes following high intensity training
Numico Research Australia
Open grant - 2003 - 2007
Centre of Clinical Research Excellence in Cardiovascular Disease and Metabolic Disorders
NHMRC Research Centre Grant
Open grant - 2003
Pulse Wave Velocity Machine and Automated Tonometer for Measuring Arterial Stiffness
NHMRC Equipment Grant
Open grant - 2002 - 2003
Effects of individual or combined administration of alpha lipoic-acid and vitamin E on oxidaive stress and arterial stiffness in hypercholesterolemic individuals
UQ Early Career Researcher
Open grant - 2002
Pyruvate dehydrogenase activity and the effect of dichloroacetate infusion on walking performance in peripheral arterial disease patients
University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
Open grant - 2001 - 2002
Mechanism of improvement of myocardial ischemia with aggressive lipid lowering
Mayne Bequest Fund
Open grant - 2001
Exercise and Myocardial Apoptosis
UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
Open grant - 2001
Effects of exercise training and antioxidant supplementation on oxidised low density lipoprotein induced endothelial cell apoptosis.
University of Queensland Small Grants Scheme
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
- Doctor Philosophy
##### Exercise Training and Body Composition in Children and Adolescents with Congenital Heart Disease
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Shelley Keating - Master Philosophy
##### Structured exercise program to reduce fatigue in patients receiving dialysis: an adaptive trial (M-FIT)
Principal Advisor - Doctor Philosophy
##### Exercise training on people with severe chronic, clinically unexplained gastrointestinal symptoms: A randomised, controlled trial.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Gerald Holtmann - Doctor Philosophy
##### Exercise and Anti-Obesity Medications
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Riley Brown, Associate Professor Shelley Keating - Doctor Philosophy
##### Exercise Training in People with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Shelley Keating - Doctor Philosophy
##### Exercise training for cerebrovascular health in perimenopausal women
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jenna Taylor - Doctor Philosophy
##### The Design, Establishment and Effectiveness of a Rehabilitation Pathway for Individuals with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jenna Taylor - Master Philosophy
##### Assessment of muscle mass hepatic function and outcomes in patients awaiting liver transplantation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Graeme Macdonald
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Completed supervision
- 2022
Doctor Philosophy
Principal Advisor - 2022
Doctor Philosophy
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Wendy Brown, Associate Professor Shelley Keating - 2021
Doctor Philosophy
Principal Advisor - 2021
Doctor Philosophy
##### Predicting and improving aerobic exercise training response
Principal Advisor - 2020
Doctor Philosophy
Principal Advisor - 2020
Doctor Philosophy
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Shelley Keating - 2019
Doctor Philosophy
##### Methods and therapies for measuring and managing oxidative stress
Principal Advisor - 2019
Doctor Philosophy
##### The feasibility, safety, adherence, and efficacy of high intensity interval training in rehabilitation for coronary heart disease.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Shelley Keating - 2019
Doctor Philosophy
##### The Effects of Hot Water Immersion on Recovery, Performance and Adaptation to Resistance Exercise.
Principal Advisor - 2018
Doctor Philosophy
##### The Role of Phytochemicals in Modulating Intrinsic Human Cellular Defence Processes
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Robert Fassett, Dr David Briskey - 2017
Doctor Philosophy
##### Fitness and Clinical Outcomes in Liver Transplantation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Graeme Macdonald - 2017
Doctor Philosophy
##### A high intensity interval training intervention in children with obesity
Principal Advisor - 2016
Doctor Philosophy
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Robert Fassett - 2015
Doctor Philosophy
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Nikky Isbel - 2014
Doctor Philosophy
Principal Advisor - 2014
Doctor Philosophy
##### O-GlcNAc modification of skeletal muscle proteins in response to exercise
Principal Advisor - 2013
Doctor Philosophy
Principal Advisor - 2012
Doctor Philosophy
##### Exercise and Lifestyle Intervention in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Principal Advisor - 2012
Doctor Philosophy
Principal Advisor - 2011
Doctor Philosophy
##### Exercise, RhoA and Cardioprotection
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Barbara Rolfe, Professor Robert Fassett - 2010
Doctor Philosophy
##### Measuring and Optimising Rehydration
Principal Advisor - 2010
Doctor Philosophy
##### Quantifying oxidative stress and its role in mitochondrial biogenesis
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Robert Fassett - 2008
Doctor Philosophy
##### The efficacy of bile pigment supplementation: In vitro and in vivo considerations
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Joanne Blanchfield, Emeritus Professor Istvan Toth - 2008
Doctor Philosophy
Principal Advisor - 2008
Doctor Philosophy
##### The Effect of Lifestyle Modification on Type 2 Diabetic Myocardium
Principal Advisor - 2006
Doctor Philosophy
##### THE INFLUENCE OF BOVINE COLOSTRUM SUPPLEMENTATION ON IMMUNE VARIABLES AND EXERCISE PERFORMANCE IN TRAINED CYCLISTS
Principal Advisor - 2005
Doctor Philosophy
##### EXERCISE TRAINING, ANTIOXIDANT SUPPLEMENTATION AND THE ENDOTHELIAL CELL
Principal Advisor - 2005
Doctor Philosophy
##### CYCLOSPORINE A INDUCED ALTERATIONS TO ENDOTHELIAL FUNCTION AND ERYTHROCYTE AND PLASMA REDOX BALANCE, AND THE BENEFITS OF ANTIOXIDANT SUPPLEMENTATION
Principal Advisor - 2005
Master Philosophy
##### EFFECTS OF ANTIOXIDANT SUPPLEMENTATION IN RENAL TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS
Principal Advisor - 2004
Doctor Philosophy
##### Exercise intensity and mode effects on neutrophil activation
Principal Advisor - 2004
Doctor Philosophy
##### HAEMODYNAMICS OF EXERSICE IN HEALTH, AGEING AND HYPERCHOLESTEROLAEMIA
Principal Advisor - 2002
Master Science
##### THE EFFECT OF LOW-DENDSITY LIPOPROTEINS ON VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL FUNCTION IN HAEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS.
Principal Advisor - 2024
Doctor Philosophy
Associate Advisor - 2024
Doctor Philosophy
##### The interaction between exercise, diet and adiposity; how can we best promote cardiometabolic health in children and adolescents?
Associate Advisor - 2024
Doctor Philosophy
##### Exercise, Digital Health and Chronic Disease: Feasibility, Effectiveness and Uptake
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Shelley Keating - 2023
Doctor Philosophy
Associate Advisor - 2023
Doctor Philosophy
##### The implications of age and sex on cerebrovascular regulation across the adult lifespan
Associate Advisor - 2023
Doctor Philosophy
##### "Stepping up" exercise for type 2 diabetes: a stepped care approach to lifestyle therapy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Shelley Keating - 2020
Doctor Philosophy
##### Enhancing Language Learning in Ageing with Exercise
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor David Copland - 2019
Doctor Philosophy
##### Kidney Function following Surgical Management of Kidney Cancer
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Susan Jordan, Associate Professor Ross Francis - 2019
Doctor Philosophy
##### Assessment of Sarcopenia, Hepatic Function and Clinical Outcomes in Liver Transplantation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Graeme Macdonald - 2015
Doctor Philosophy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor David Johnson - 2011
Doctor Philosophy
##### Effect of Intervention on Cardiovascular Pathophysiology in Diastolic Dysfunction
Associate Advisor - 2011
Doctor Philosophy
##### Effects of Caffeine Dose and Timing on Exercise Performance
Associate Advisor - 2006
Doctor Philosophy
##### THE ROLE OF IMMUNE DISTURBANCES IN THE PATHOLOGY OF HEAT STROKE: THE DUAL PATHWAY MODEL OF HEAT STROKE
Associate Advisor - 2005
Doctor Philosophy
##### INFLAMMATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR REMODELLING
Associate Advisor - 2004
Doctor Philosophy
##### THE INFLUENCE OF HIGH-INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING IN ALREADY HIGHLY-TRAINED ATHLETES
Associate Advisor - 2004
Doctor Philosophy
##### ULTRA-ENDURANCE EXERCISE, OXIDATIVE STRESS AND ARTERIAL STIFFNESS
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