Overview
Background
Associate Professor Srinivas Kondalsamy Chennakesavan is the Head of Research at the University of Queensland’s Rural Clinical School. He also shares an honorary appointment at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. With a background in medicine and public health, his research expertise is in the areas of public health, translational research, rural health and medical epidemiology. He has received competitive grants, $8.1m+ including six major grants from the NHMRC/MRFF and other agencies and actively contributes to NHMRC/MRFF and other international peer review panels for major funding schemes. His expertise in the areas of community-based screening and surveillance programs for chronic diseases in rural and remote Indigenous communities is well known. On invitation, those models of screening and management have been replicated in South Africa and some parts of India (resource-poor and challenging environments). He has unique skills in utilising information technology, clinical medicine and statistics to improve clinical outcomes.
Availability
- Associate Professor Srinivas Kondalsamy Chennakesavan is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery and Medical Science, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
- Masters (Coursework) of Public Health, Institution to be confirmed
Research interests
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Public health
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Chronic diseases
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Prediction model development and validation
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Indigenous health
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Health Services Research
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Oncology
Works
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2007
Journal Article
Indigenous mortality in remote Queensland, Australia
Andreasyan, Karen, Hoy, Wendy E. and Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas (2007). Indigenous mortality in remote Queensland, Australia. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 31 (5), 422-427. doi: 10.1111/j.1753-6405.2007.00112.x
2007
Conference Publication
Birthweight is inversely correlated with blood pressure independent of socioeconomic status: Results from the AusDiab study
Al Salmi, I., Hoy, W. E., Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, S., Wang, Z., Gobe, G. C., Barr, E. L. M. and Shaw, J. E. (2007). Birthweight is inversely correlated with blood pressure independent of socioeconomic status: Results from the AusDiab study. 5th International Congress on Developmental Origins of Health & Disease, Perth, WA, Australia, 6 - 10 November 2007. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S0378-3782(07)70266-9
2006
Journal Article
Chronic kidney disease management - What can we learn from South African and Australian efforts?
Katz, I. J., Hoy, W. E., Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, S., Gerntholtz, T., Scheppingen, J., Sharma, S., Butler, O., Shezi, E., Mdleleni, G. and Mthombeni, D. (2006). Chronic kidney disease management - What can we learn from South African and Australian efforts?. Blood Purification, 24 (1), 115-122. doi: 10.1159/000089447
2006
Conference Publication
Glucose disorders and birthweight: results from the AusDiab Study
Al Salmi, I. S., Hoy, W., Wang, Z., Gobe, G. C., Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, S., Shal, J. and Barr, L. (2006). Glucose disorders and birthweight: results from the AusDiab Study. 10th International Congress on Obesity (ICO), Sydney, Australia, 3-8 September, 2006. Oxford, U.K.: Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-7881.2006.00283_6.x
2006
Conference Publication
Waist to height ratio is a better predictor of proteinuria among Aborigines than other anthropometric measurements
Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, S. N. and Hoy, W. E. (2006). Waist to height ratio is a better predictor of proteinuria among Aborigines than other anthropometric measurements. 42nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology, Melbourne, Australia, 14-18 August 2006. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell.
2006
Conference Publication
Metabolic syndrome and birthweight: results from the AusDiab Study
Al Salmi, I. S., Hoy, W., Wang, Z., Gobe, G. C., Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, S., Shal, J. and Barr, L. (2006). Metabolic syndrome and birthweight: results from the AusDiab Study. 10th International Congress on Obesity (ICO), Sydney, Australia, 3-8 September, 2006. Oxford, U.K.: Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-7881.2006.00283_6.x
2006
Journal Article
Setting up chronic disease programs: Perspectives from Aboriginal Australia
Hoy, Wendy E., Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, S., Smith, J., Sharma, S., Davey, R. and Gokel, G. (2006). Setting up chronic disease programs: Perspectives from Aboriginal Australia. Ethnicity & Disease, 16 (2 Supp. 2), 73-78.
2006
Conference Publication
Body composition and birthweight - results from the AusDiab Study
Al Salmi, I. S., Hoy, W., Wang, Z., Gobe, G. C., Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, S., Shal, J. and Barr, L. (2006). Body composition and birthweight - results from the AusDiab Study. 10th International Congress on Obesity (ICO), Sydney, Australia, 3-8 September, 2006. Oxford, UK: Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-7881.2006.00283_2.x
2006
Journal Article
Investigating the Sustainability of Outcomes in a Chronic Disease Treatment Programme
Bailie, Ross S., Robinson, Gary, Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas N., Halpin, Stephen and Wang, Zhiqiang (2006). Investigating the Sustainability of Outcomes in a Chronic Disease Treatment Programme. Social Science & Medicine, 63 (6), 1661-1670. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2006.04.010
2006
Journal Article
Renal disease, the metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular disease
Hoy, Wendy E., Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas, McDonald, Stephen and Wang, Zhiqiang (2006). Renal disease, the metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular disease. Ethnicity and Disease, 16 (Suppl. 2), 46-51.
2005
Journal Article
Clinical Outcomes Associated with Changes in a Chronic Disease Treatment Program in an Australian Aboriginal Community
Hoy, W. E., Kondalsamy Chennakesavan, S. and Nicol, J. (2005). Clinical Outcomes Associated with Changes in a Chronic Disease Treatment Program in an Australian Aboriginal Community. Medical Journal of Australia, 183 (6), 305-309. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2005.tb07060.x
2005
Journal Article
A chronic disease outreach program for Aboriginal communities
Hoy, Wendy E., Kondalsamy Chennakesavan, Srinivas, Scheppingen, Joanne, Sharma, Suresh and Katz, Ivor (2005). A chronic disease outreach program for Aboriginal communities. Kidney International, 68 (Supplement 98), S-76-S-82. doi: 10.1111/j.1523-1755.2005.09814.x
2005
Conference Publication
Waist-to-height ratio and waist circumference are better predictors of type 2 diabetes in remote Australian Aboriginals
Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, S., Hoy, W. and Wang, Z. (2005). Waist-to-height ratio and waist circumference are better predictors of type 2 diabetes in remote Australian Aboriginals. 4th World Congress on Prevention of Diabetes and its Complications, Chennai, India, 11-13 February 2005.
2005
Journal Article
Kidney and related chronic disease profiles and risk factors in three remote Australian Aboriginal communities
Hoy, Wendy, Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas, Scheppingen, Joanne and Sharma, Suresh (2005). Kidney and related chronic disease profiles and risk factors in three remote Australian Aboriginal communities. Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease, 12 (1), 64-70. doi: 10.1053/j.ackd.2004.10.004
2005
Book Chapter
Chronic kidney disease in Aboriginal Australians
Hoy, W. E., Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, S., McDonald, S. P., Cass, A., Singh, G. R., Bertram, J. F. and Hughson, M. D. (2005). Chronic kidney disease in Aboriginal Australians. Kidney Disease in Ethnic Minorities and the Developing World. (pp. 305-333) edited by M. E. L. Nahas. New York, U.S.: Taylor & Francis.
2004
Conference Publication
A simplified approach to renal and cardiovascular protection for Australian Aboriginal people with Type 2 Diabetes
Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, S. and Hoy, W. E. (2004). A simplified approach to renal and cardiovascular protection for Australian Aboriginal people with Type 2 Diabetes. 40th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, Australia, 1–3 September, 2004. Carlton, Vic. Australia: Blackwell Science.
2004
Conference Publication
Blood pressure (BP) responses following initiation or changes in vasoactive medication for chronic diseases (CD) in remote Australian Aboriginal (AA) communities
Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, S. and Hoy, W. E. (2004). Blood pressure (BP) responses following initiation or changes in vasoactive medication for chronic diseases (CD) in remote Australian Aboriginal (AA) communities. 40th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, Australia, 1–3 September, 2004. Carlton, Vic. Australia: Blackwell Science.
2004
Conference Publication
Albuminuria is an early and integral component of the metabolic/vascular syndrome
Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, S. and Hoy, W. E. (2004). Albuminuria is an early and integral component of the metabolic/vascular syndrome. 40th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, Australia, 1–3 September, 2004. Carlton, Vic. Australia: Blackwell Science.
2003
Conference Publication
Resurgence of deaths and end stage renal disease (ESRD) in a high risk Australian Aboriginal community
Hoy, W. E. and Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, S. (2003). Resurgence of deaths and end stage renal disease (ESRD) in a high risk Australian Aboriginal community. 39th Annual Scientific Meeting of ANZSN, Perth, Australia, 31 Aug - 3 Sep 2003. Carlton, Vic., Australia: Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1797.8.s3.1.x
2003
Conference Publication
Planning services for non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDS) in Australian Aboriginal communities
Hoy, W. E., Scheppingen, J. M., McKendry, K., Sharma, S. and Kondalsamy Chennakesavan, S. (2003). Planning services for non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDS) in Australian Aboriginal communities. 39th Annual Scientific Meeting of ANZSN, Perth, Western Australia, 31 Aug - 3 Sep, 2003. Melbourne, Australia: Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1797.8.s3.1.x
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Referral patterns, disease progression and impact of the Kidney Failure Risk Equation (KFRE) in a Queensland chronic kidney disease Registry (CKD.QLD) cohort
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Matthew McGrail
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Doctor Philosophy
The influence of obesity on knee replacement outcomes in Australia
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on vaccine preventable diseases in Regional Queensland
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
The association of major depressive disorders with chronic disease among Indigenous Australians
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Matthew McGrail, Dr Bushra Nasir
Completed supervision
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Interactions and experiences of doctors with the public health sector Human Resource Management (HRM) systems in two Indian states
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emerita Professor Di Eley, Associate Professor Yibeltal Alemu
Media
Enquiries
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- Analyses - statistical/epidemiological
- Cancer
- Clinical trials
- Health - sustainable intervention
- Indigenous health
- Medical and surgical complications
- Project management - clinical trials
- Public health
- Risk modelling
- Risk prediction
- Statistical/epidemiological analyses
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