Professor Abdullah Mamun
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Abdullah Mamun

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Background

Associate Professor Mamun is an internationally recognised leader in the areas of life course epidemiology and intergenerational perspectives. An approach that situates the individual risk factors and their interaction within a context that determines health outcomes has been the underlying basis of his research. He is one of the Principal Investigator’s of the Mater-University of Queensland Study of Pregnancy (MUSP) cohort. Over the past 14 years, he has been leading the respiratory and cardiovascular epidemiology research in the MUSP that included 30 years follow-up of the MUSP offspring cohort (Gen 2) and the first follow-up of the children-of-the-offspring cohort (Gen 3). In recent years, he expanded his research in the low & middle income countries focusing on the rapid socio-economic development and the demographic and epidemiological transitions.

Mamun has made significant contributions to understand the critical stages of life and early life determinants of health. From the life course perspective, some of his papers are influential while thinking about the early development of health and well-being. For instance, his research confirmed that parents, especially mothers, are the role model for offspring health and well-being development from early life to adolescence and then to young adulthood. His research shows that weight management and prevention of obesity should start as early as possible even before or during pregnancy. He is interested to contribute new knowledge about the extent that socioeconomic, family and environmental factors track from generation to generation and how this impacts on health and well-being of the future generations.

Mamun has received several national (e.g. ARC, NHMRC, and NHF) and international competitive grants. He was awarded several highly competitive fellowships (e.g. NHMRC CDF Level 2, 2012-2016, NHMRC CDF Level 1, 2008-2011) and awards (UQ Foundation Research Excellence Awards, 2009 and NHF Grants-in-Aid 2008). He has more than 200 peer-reviewed publications, most of which are published in high impact journals. He has an outstanding track-record of supervising RHD students. For instance, in the last five years, he has supervised 16 PhD students- 10 as Primary Advisor, who have been awarded their degrees.

Research Interests:

  • Respiratory and cardiovascular health- development and early prevention
  • Maternal and child health- early life environment and critical windows
  • Social, structural and environmental basis of health and well-being
  • Methodological innovation in longitudinal studies, administrative data and meta-analysis

Availability

Professor Abdullah Mamun is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Fields of research

Health Sciences

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science, University of Dhaka
  • Masters (Coursework) of Science, University of Dhaka
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Groningen

Search Professor Abdullah Mamun’s works on UQ eSpace

433 works between 1998 and 2025
All (433) Journal Article (355) Book Chapter (4) Conference Publication (54) Book (1) Other Outputs (19)

301 - 320 of 433 works

2014

Journal Article

Gestational weight gain in relation to offspring obesity over the life course: a systematic review and bias-adjusted meta-analysis

Mamun, A. A., Mannan, M and Doi, S. A. R. (2014). Gestational weight gain in relation to offspring obesity over the life course: a systematic review and bias-adjusted meta-analysis. Obesity Reviews, 15 (4), 338-347. doi: 10.1111/obr.12132

Gestational weight gain in relation to offspring obesity over the life course: a systematic review and bias-adjusted meta-analysis

2014

Journal Article

Association of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and inflammatory indicators with renal function decline in type 2 diabetes

Chung, Hsin-Fang, Long, Kurt Z., Hsu, Chih-Cheng, Al Mamun, Abdullah, Jhang, Huei-Ru, Shin, Shyi-Jang, Hwang, Shang-Jyh and Huang, Meng-Chuan (2014). Association of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and inflammatory indicators with renal function decline in type 2 diabetes. Clinical Nutrition, 34 (2), 229-234. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2014.02.009

Association of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and inflammatory indicators with renal function decline in type 2 diabetes

2014

Conference Publication

Obesity paradox among type 2 diabetes: link between obesity and chronic kidney disease

Chung, Hsin-Fang, Huang, Meng-Chuan, Long, Kurt Z., Hsu, Chih-Cheng and Al Mamun, Abdullah (2014). Obesity paradox among type 2 diabetes: link between obesity and chronic kidney disease. Australian and New Zealand Obesity Society (ANZOS) conference, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 16-18 October 2014. Obesity Research and Clinical Practice. doi: 10.1016/j.orcp.2014.10.033

Obesity paradox among type 2 diabetes: link between obesity and chronic kidney disease

2014

Journal Article

Urban–rural differentials in overweight and obese individuals with diarrhea in Bangladesh

Das, Sumon Kumar, Chisti, Mohammod Jobayer, Malek, Mohammad Abdul, Vanderlee, Lana, Salam, Mohammed Abdus, Ahmed, Tahmeed, Bardhan, Pradip Kumar, Faruque, Abu Syed Golam and Mamun, Abdullah Al (2014). Urban–rural differentials in overweight and obese individuals with diarrhea in Bangladesh. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 33 (6), 459-465. doi: 10.1080/07315724.2013.875412

Urban–rural differentials in overweight and obese individuals with diarrhea in Bangladesh

2014

Journal Article

Low serum vitamin B-12 and folate concentrations and low thiamin and riboflavin intakes are inversely associated with greater adiposity in Mexican American children

Gunanti, Inong R., Marks, Geoffrey C., Al-Mamun, Abdullah and Long, Kurt Z. (2014). Low serum vitamin B-12 and folate concentrations and low thiamin and riboflavin intakes are inversely associated with greater adiposity in Mexican American children. Journal of Nutrition, 144 (12), 2027-2033. doi: 10.3945/jn.114.201202

Low serum vitamin B-12 and folate concentrations and low thiamin and riboflavin intakes are inversely associated with greater adiposity in Mexican American children

2014

Journal Article

Incidence and risk of diabetes mellitus associated with depressive symptoms in adults: Evidence from longitudinal studies

Hasan, Syed Shahzad, Clavarino, Alexandra M., Mamun, Abdullah A. and Kairuz, Therese (2014). Incidence and risk of diabetes mellitus associated with depressive symptoms in adults: Evidence from longitudinal studies. Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews, 8 (2), 82-87. doi: 10.1016/j.dsx.2014.04.023

Incidence and risk of diabetes mellitus associated with depressive symptoms in adults: Evidence from longitudinal studies

2014

Journal Article

Does depression experienced by mothers leads to a decline in marital quality: a 21-year longitudinal study

Najman, Jake M., Khatun, Mohsina, Mamun, Abdullah, Clavarino, Alexandra, Williams, Gail M., Scott, James, O'Callaghan, Michael, Hayatbakhsh, Reza and Alati, Rosa (2014). Does depression experienced by mothers leads to a decline in marital quality: a 21-year longitudinal study. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 49 (1), 121-132. doi: 10.1007/s00127-013-0749-0

Does depression experienced by mothers leads to a decline in marital quality: a 21-year longitudinal study

2013

Journal Article

Maternal obesity during pregnancy is associated with adult offspring cardiovascular morbidity and mortality but may represent confounding by other factors

Mamun, Abdullah A. (2013). Maternal obesity during pregnancy is associated with adult offspring cardiovascular morbidity and mortality but may represent confounding by other factors. Evidence Based Medicine, 19 (3), 111-111. doi: 10.1136/eb-2013-101564

Maternal obesity during pregnancy is associated with adult offspring cardiovascular morbidity and mortality but may represent confounding by other factors

2013

Journal Article

Association between gestational weight gain and postpartum diabetes: evidence from a community based large cohort study

Al Mamun, Abdullah, Mannan, Munim, O'Callaghan, Michael J., Williams, Gail M., Najman, Jake M. and Callaway, Leonie K. (2013). Association between gestational weight gain and postpartum diabetes: evidence from a community based large cohort study. PloS One, 8 (12) e75679, e75679. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0075679

Association between gestational weight gain and postpartum diabetes: evidence from a community based large cohort study

2013

Journal Article

Population impact of depression either as a risk factor or consequence of type 2 diabetes in adults: a meta-analysis of longitudinal studies

Hasan, Shahzad Syed, Clavarino, Alexandra M., Mamun, Abdullah A., Doi, Suhail A. R. and Kairuz, Therese (2013). Population impact of depression either as a risk factor or consequence of type 2 diabetes in adults: a meta-analysis of longitudinal studies. Asian Journal of Psychiatry, 6 (6), 460-472. doi: 10.1016/j.ajp.2013.09.008

Population impact of depression either as a risk factor or consequence of type 2 diabetes in adults: a meta-analysis of longitudinal studies

2013

Journal Article

Early childhood predictors of early onset of smoking: a birth prospective study

Hayatbakhsh, Reza, Mamun, Abdullah A., Williams, Gail M., O'Callaghan, Michael J. and Najman, Jake M. (2013). Early childhood predictors of early onset of smoking: a birth prospective study. Addictive Behaviors, 38 (10), 2513-2519. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2013.05.009

Early childhood predictors of early onset of smoking: a birth prospective study

2013

Journal Article

Clinical characteristics, etiology and antimicrobial susceptibility among overweight and obese individuals with diarrhea: observed at a large diarrheal disease hospital, Bangladesh

Das, Sumon Kumar, Chisti, Mohammod Jobayer, Huq, Sayeeda, Malek, Mohammad Abdul, Vanderlee, Lana, Kaur, Guddu, Salam, Mohammed Abdus, Ahmed, Tahmeed, Faruque, Abu Syed Golam and Al Mamun, Abdullah (2013). Clinical characteristics, etiology and antimicrobial susceptibility among overweight and obese individuals with diarrhea: observed at a large diarrheal disease hospital, Bangladesh. PLoS One, 8 (8) e70402, e70402.1-e70402.10. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0070402

Clinical characteristics, etiology and antimicrobial susceptibility among overweight and obese individuals with diarrhea: observed at a large diarrheal disease hospital, Bangladesh

2013

Journal Article

Adolescents bullying and young adults body mass index and obesity: a longitudinal study

Mamun, A. A., O'Callaghan, M. J., Williams, G. M. and Najman, J. M. (2013). Adolescents bullying and young adults body mass index and obesity: a longitudinal study. International Journal of Obesity, 37 (8), 1140-1146. doi: 10.1038/ijo.2012.182

Adolescents bullying and young adults body mass index and obesity: a longitudinal study

2013

Journal Article

Association between weight gain during pregnancy and postpartum weight retention and obesity: a bias-adjusted meta-analysis

Mannan, Munim, Doi, Suhail A. R. and Mamun, Abdullah A. (2013). Association between weight gain during pregnancy and postpartum weight retention and obesity: a bias-adjusted meta-analysis. Nutrition Reviews, 71 (6), 343-352. doi: 10.1111/nure.12034

Association between weight gain during pregnancy and postpartum weight retention and obesity: a bias-adjusted meta-analysis

2013

Journal Article

Does a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy help predict future essential hypertension? Findings from a prospective pregnancy cohort study

Callaway, L. K., Mamun, A., McIntyre, H. D., Williams, G. M., Najman, J. M., Nitert, M. D. and Lawlor, D.A. (2013). Does a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy help predict future essential hypertension? Findings from a prospective pregnancy cohort study. Journal of Human Hypertension, 27 (5), 309-314. doi: 10.1038/jhh.2012.45

Does a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy help predict future essential hypertension? Findings from a prospective pregnancy cohort study

2013

Journal Article

Smoking behaviour in pregnancy and its impact on smoking cessation at various intervals during follow-up over 21 years: a prospective cohort study

Rattan, D., Mamun, A., Najman, J. M., Williams, G. M. and Doi, S. A. (2013). Smoking behaviour in pregnancy and its impact on smoking cessation at various intervals during follow-up over 21 years: a prospective cohort study. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 120 (3), 288-296. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.12027

Smoking behaviour in pregnancy and its impact on smoking cessation at various intervals during follow-up over 21 years: a prospective cohort study

2013

Conference Publication

Household Water Access and Sanitation as Indicators of Vitamin a and Zinc Efficacy On Gut Parasite Resolution

Long, K., Vasan, P., Raga, H., Santos, J., Rosado, J. and Mamun, A. (2013). Household Water Access and Sanitation as Indicators of Vitamin a and Zinc Efficacy On Gut Parasite Resolution. 20th International Congress of Nutrition, Granada, Spain, 15 - 20 September 2013. Basel, Switzerland: S. Karger AG. doi: 10.1159/000354245

Household Water Access and Sanitation as Indicators of Vitamin a and Zinc Efficacy On Gut Parasite Resolution

2013

Conference Publication

Early puberty is associated with higher lung function in males at 21 years: findings from a longitudinal cohort

Suresh, S., O'Callaghan, M., Sly, P. D. and Mamun, A. (2013). Early puberty is associated with higher lung function in males at 21 years: findings from a longitudinal cohort. *, *, *. New York, United States: American Thoracic Society.

Early puberty is associated with higher lung function in males at 21 years: findings from a longitudinal cohort

2013

Conference Publication

Impact of Pre-Pregnancy Parental Overweight and Obesity On Offspring Obesity: Systematic Analysis and Meta Analysis

Nurzalinda, Z. and Mamun, A. A. (2013). Impact of Pre-Pregnancy Parental Overweight and Obesity On Offspring Obesity: Systematic Analysis and Meta Analysis. 20th International Congress of Nutrition, Granada, Spain, 15 - 20 September 2013. Basel, Switzerland: S. Karger AG. doi: 10.1159/000354245

Impact of Pre-Pregnancy Parental Overweight and Obesity On Offspring Obesity: Systematic Analysis and Meta Analysis

2013

Journal Article

Pregnancy complications, mental health-related problems and type 2 diabetes mellitus in Malaysian women

Hasan, Syed Shahzad, Thiruchelvam, Kaeshaelya, Ahmed, Syed Imran, Clavarino, Alexandra M., Mamun, Abdullah A. and Kairuz, Therese (2013). Pregnancy complications, mental health-related problems and type 2 diabetes mellitus in Malaysian women. Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews, 7 (4), 191-197. doi: 10.1016/j.dsx.2013.10.023

Pregnancy complications, mental health-related problems and type 2 diabetes mellitus in Malaysian women

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2029
    Preventing non-communicable diseases (PreventNCD) among Indigenous children and youth in major cities of Australia
    NHMRC Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases Grant
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2028
    A life course approach to early detection and prevention of noncommunicable diseases in priority populations
    NHMRC Investigator Grants
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2025
    Implementation of anti-racism strategies to improve health outcomes for First Nations peoples in a large urban hospital
    NHMRC MRFF - Indigenous Health Research Grant
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2028
    Implementing a life course approach in antenatal and postnatal care settings for prevention and reduction of non-communicable disease risks in Nepal (IpreventNCD)
    NHMRC Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases Grant
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2028
    Implementing a Life Course Approach in Antenatal and Postnatal Care Settings for Prevention and Reduction of Non-Communicable Disease Risks in Nepal (IpreventNCD) (GACD grant co-ordinated by NIPH)
    NHMRC Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases Grant
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Closing the final gaps in maternal and infant health: the Deadly Fit Mums program
    NHMRC MRFF PPHR - Maternal Health and Healthy Lifestyles
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2027
    Sleep for Strong Souls (3S): Multisectoral partnership and codesigned solutions to improve the sleep health of First Nations Adolescents
    NHMRC Partnership Projects
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2027
    ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course
    ARC Centres of Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2025
    Exposure to Trihalomethanes in pregnancy and birth outcomes in Queensland: integrated data analysis and case studies for better policy and health outcomes
    NHMRC Partnership Projects
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2025
    The developmental significance of sleep transition in early childhood.
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2021 - 2023
    Nurse led and Aboriginal Health Worker Supported Model for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Diagnosis and Management in Remote Queensland (led by James Cook University)
    Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre Limited
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2021
    Termination of Pregnancy Legislation and Policy Implementation
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    Research Partnership - Health and Wellbeing Queensland and ISSR
    Health and Wellbeing Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2020
    Anglicare Family and Children Program Evaluations
    Anglicare Southern Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    Co-designed sleep health program to achieve better sleep and improved mental health symptoms in Indigenous adolescents
    NHMRC MRFF - Indigenous Health Research Grant
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Evaluation Framework for the Keeping Queenslanders Healthy Priority
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Evaluation of the Digital Pregnancy Health Record
    HealthShare NSW
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2021
    Evaluation of the national support for child and youth mental health program and longitudinal research plan
    Commonwealth Department of Health
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2021
    Evaluation of the Try, Test and Learn Fund
    Commonwealth Department of Social Services
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Equipment for naturalistic sleep-wake, circadian rhythm, and stress measurement
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    QSTARS Data Analysis
    Tenants QLD
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Design of an Evaluation Framework for IUIH Family Wellbeing Services
    Institute for Urban Indigenous Health
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Use of the public hospital system by private patients: motivations and implications
    Queensland Treasury Corporation
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2018
    Linked Lives: Antisocial Behaviour Across Three Generations
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2019
    Generational and developmental pathways of childhood and adolescent obesity: A three generation cohort study
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    Into the thirties: Persistence and social consequences of risky drinking
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    The outcomes of adolescents and young adults who experience hallucinations: A birth cohort study
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2016
    NHMRC Career Development Fellowship (Population Health; Level 2): Long term progression and pathways of cardiometabolic risks for mothers and their adult offspring
    NHMRC Career Development Award
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2014
    Genetic and Environmental Contributions to the Life Course of the Common Mental Disorders
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2014
    The aetiology of alcohol use disorders in adulthood: a generational perspective
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2014
    Early origins, progression and aetiology of obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes: a 30 year follow-up study
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Optimal timing of primary prevention for obesity: a life course epidemiology appraoch
    UQ Foundation Research Excellence Awards - DVC(R) Funding
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2011
    Attrition in longitudinal studies: advancing and evaluating statistical methods
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2009
    The developmental origins of obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes: evidence from an Australian birth cohort study
    UQ External Support Enabling Grant
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2012
    NHMRC Career Development Award (Population Health - Level 1): Developmental stages of cardiovascular risk factors and their public health impact: a life course approach.
    NHMRC Career Development Award
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2012
    Beyond motherhood: a 27-year follow-up of the mental health of mid-age women
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    National Heart Foundation Fellowship: The developmental origins of cardiovascular risk factors: A life course approach
    National Heart Foundation of Australia
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2010
    The development of cardiovascular risk factors by young adulthood with depression in childhood or adolescence: a birth-cohort study
    National Heart Foundation of Australia
    Open grant
  • 2006
    Temporal Relationship Between Obesity, Measured Objectively and Subjectively, and Mental Health as Depression or Anxiety, Among Adolescents and Young Adults: Evidence from a Longitudinal Study
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    Confidence intervals for the multivariate-multistate life table
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Abdullah Mamun is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Multidisciplinary efforts to eliminate sexually transmissible infections in regional and remote Australia

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Emeritus Professor David McIntyre, Professor James Ward

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Implementing a life course approach in antenatal and postnatal care settings for prevention and reduction of non-communicable disease risks in Nepal (IpreventNCD)

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Emeritus Professor David McIntyre

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Adverse Childhood Experiences and Health Outcomes in Indigenous Population: A Life Course Approach

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Leonie Callaway, Professor James Ward

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Hormonal physiology in childbearing and the impacts of maternity-care interventions for mothers, babies and public health' to Oxytocin in childbearing

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Melinda Protani, Professor Leonie Callaway

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The effects of children's behaviour problems on parental health behaviours in Australia

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Martin O'Flaherty

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The metabolic syndrome in relation to nutritional status among adults in Vietnam

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Dung Phung, Associate Professor Phong Thai

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Hormonal physiology in childbearing and the impacts of maternity-care interventions for mothers, babies and public health' to Oxytocin in childbearing

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Melinda Protani, Professor Leonie Callaway

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Professor Abdullah Mamun directly for media enquiries about:

  • Blood pressure - health
  • Cardiovascular risk
  • Epidemiology
  • Health - longitudinal studies
  • Heart attack risk
  • Mental health - risk factors
  • Obesity
  • Population health - longitudinal studies
  • Public health
  • Risk factors - smoking, obesity
  • Smoking
  • Tobacco

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