Overview
Background
Dr Shelley Keating is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology at the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, University of Queensland. With a strong grounding in exercise metabolism and body composition, Dr Keating leads a program of research aimed at changing the way we prioritise, access and deliver lifestyle intervention for people with obesity, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)/ metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) and type 2 diabetes. Dr Keating holds qualifications in clinical exercise physiology BExSciRehab (Hon-1); MExSpSci (Clinical Exercise Science); PhD (Exercise Physiology) and over 15 years’ experience as an AEP developing, delivering, and disseminating exercise interventions in adults with obesity and related chronic diseases.
Availability
- Dr Shelley Keating is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours), University of Wollongong
- Masters (Coursework), University of Sydney
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney
Research interests
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Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease
Role of exercise and lifestyle therapy in the development, progression and management of MAFLD.
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Exercise Physiology
Exercise 'dose'; Exercise is Medicine; Sustainable Exercise Approaches
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Body Composition
Measurement of visceral and ectopic fat and the influence of exercise on body composition in people with metabolic-related chronic disease
Research impacts
Dr Keating has an established research profile that is delivering impact for patients, clinicians and funders. Her research has led to the development of safe and feasible exercise programs that generate significant improvement in the cardiometabolic health of individuals with MAFLD and related chronic disease. Drawing on these findings, Dr Keating has developed national and international exercise guidelines for MAFLD. Her research has led to a paradigm shift in how exercise is prioritised in MAFLD management and has been adopted into exercise prescription recommendations in 13 international guidelines for MAFLD management across 11 countries.
Dr Keating's research had found a lack of awareness, uptake, and sustainability of exercise for MAFLD management. Dr Keating recently pioneered the integration of lived-experience experts in MAFLD research and is committed to inform research by liaising with lived-experience experts to support people with MAFLD and related chronic disease to exercise regularly to benefit their health.
Works
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2016
Journal Article
The effect of exercise on vascular function and stiffness in type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Way, Kimberley Larisa, Keating, Shelley Elizabeth, Baker, Michael Kevin, Chuter, Vivienne Helaine and Johnson, Nathan Anthony (2016). The effect of exercise on vascular function and stiffness in type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Current Diabetes Reviews, 12 (4), 369-383. doi: 10.2174/1573399811666150817124601
2016
Book Chapter
Prevention of chronic conditions and cancer
McCarthy, Alexandra, Skinner, Tina, Fenech, Michael and Keating, Shelley (2016). Prevention of chronic conditions and cancer. Cancer and chronic conditions: addressing the problem of multimorbidity in cancer patients and survivors. (pp. 203-239) edited by Bogda Koczwara. Singapore: Springer . doi: 10.1007/978-981-10-1844-2_7
2016
Conference Publication
Safety, Adherence and Efficacy of a 4-Week Randomised-Controlled Trial of Exercise Training in Patients Awaiting Liver Transplantation
Wallen, M. P., Keating, S., Hall, A., Skinner, T., Woodward, A., Macdonald, G. and Coombes, J. (2016). Safety, Adherence and Efficacy of a 4-Week Randomised-Controlled Trial of Exercise Training in Patients Awaiting Liver Transplantation. EASL International Liver Congress, Barcelona, Spain, 13-17 April 2016. AMSTERDAM: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S0168-8278(16)00981-8
2015
Journal Article
The benefits of exercise for patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Keating, Shelley E., George, Jacob. and Johnson, Nathan A. (2015). The benefits of exercise for patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Expert Review of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 9 (10), 1247-1250. doi: 10.1586/17474124.2015.1075392
2015
Journal Article
Efficacy of the Omega-3 Index in predicting NAFLD in overweight and obese adults: a pilot study
Parker, Helen M., O'Connor, Helen T., Keating, Shelley E., Cohn, Jeffrey S., Garg, Manohar L., Caterson, Ian D., George, Jacob and Johnson, Nathan A. (2015). Efficacy of the Omega-3 Index in predicting NAFLD in overweight and obese adults: a pilot study. British Journal of Nutrition, 114 (5), 780-787. doi: 10.1017/S0007114515002305
2012
Journal Article
Exercise and the liver: Implications for therapy in fatty liver disorders
Johnson, Nathan A., Keating, Shelley E. and George, Jacob (2012). Exercise and the liver: Implications for therapy in fatty liver disorders. Seminars in Liver Disease, 32 (1), 65-79. doi: 10.1055/s-0032-1306427
2012
Journal Article
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of aerobic versus resistance exercise training on visceral fat
Ismail, I., Keating, S. E., Baker, M. K. and Johnson, N. A. (2012). A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of aerobic versus resistance exercise training on visceral fat. Obesity Reviews, 13 (1), 68-91. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2011.00931.x
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Shelley Keating is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Opportunities for the management of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kym Rae, Dr Kai Wheeler
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Doctor Philosophy
Opportunities for the management of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kym Rae, Dr Kai Wheeler
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Master Philosophy
Structured breathing practice and exercise for stress reduction via telehealth
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Nicholas Gilson
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Doctor Philosophy
Exercise Training in People with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jeff Coombes
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Doctor Philosophy
Exercise Training and Body Composition in Children and Adolescents with Congenital Heart Disease
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jeff Coombes
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Doctor Philosophy
Strengthening Wellbeing: Exploring the Role of Resistance Training in Enhancing Social and Emotional Wellbeing Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kym Rae, Dr Kai Wheeler
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Doctor Philosophy
Exercise Training in People with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jeff Coombes
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Doctor Philosophy
Exercise and Anti-Obesity Medications
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Riley Brown, Professor Jeff Coombes
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Doctor Philosophy
Structured breathing practice and exercise for stress reduction via telehealth - Feasability, mechanisms for allied health practice.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Nicholas Gilson
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Doctor Philosophy
Exercise Training and Body Composition in Children and Adolescents with Congenital Heart Disease
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jeff Coombes
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Exercise, Digital Health and Chronic Disease: Feasibility, Effectiveness and Uptake
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jeff Coombes
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
"Stepping up" exercise for type 2 diabetes: a stepped care approach to lifestyle therapy
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jeff Coombes
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Comparison of Low-Volume, High-Intensity Aerobic and Resistance Interval Training with Current Exercise Recommendations on Cardiometabolic Outcomes in People with Type 2 Diabetes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Wendy Brown, Professor Jeff Coombes
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
The Physiological, Biochemical and Psychological Effects of Low-Volume Combined Aerobic and Resistance High-Intensity Interval Training in People with Type 2 Diabetes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jeff Coombes
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
The feasibility, safety, adherence, and efficacy of high intensity interval training in rehabilitation for coronary heart disease.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jeff Coombes
Media
Enquiries
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- Exercise
- Fitness
- Health
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Obesity
- Weight management
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