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)

321 - 340 of 433 works

2013

Journal Article

Television watching from adolescence to adulthood and its association with BMI, waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio and obesity: a longitudinal study

Mamun, Abdullah A., O'Callaghan, Michael J., Williams, Gail and Najman, Jake M. (2013). Television watching from adolescence to adulthood and its association with BMI, waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio and obesity: a longitudinal study. Public Health Nutrition, 16 (1), 54-64. doi: 10.1017/S1368980012002832

Television watching from adolescence to adulthood and its association with BMI, waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio and obesity: a longitudinal study

2013

Journal Article

Cesarean delivery and the long-term risk of offspring obesity

Mamun, Abdullah A., Sutharsan, Ratneswary, O'Callaghan, Michael, Williams, Gail, Najman, Jake, McIntyre, Harold David and Callaway, Leonie (2013). Cesarean delivery and the long-term risk of offspring obesity. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 122 (6), 1176-1183. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000000016

Cesarean delivery and the long-term risk of offspring obesity

2013

Conference Publication

Low Vitamin B12 and Folate Serum Concentrations, and B-Vitamin Intake Are Associated with Greater Adiposity in Mexican American Children

Long, K., Gunanti, I., Marks, G. and Al Mamun, A. (2013). Low Vitamin B12 and Folate Serum Concentrations, and B-Vitamin Intake Are Associated with Greater Adiposity in Mexican American Children. 20th International Congress of Nutrition, Granada, Spain, 15 - 20 September 2013. Basel, Switzerland: S. Karger AG. doi: 10.1159/000354245

Low Vitamin B12 and Folate Serum Concentrations, and B-Vitamin Intake Are Associated with Greater Adiposity in Mexican American Children

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

2012

Journal Article

Continuity and discontinuity of trouble sleeping behaviors from early childhood to young adulthood in a large Australian community-based-birth cohort study

Al Mamun, Abdullah, O'Callaghan, Frances, Scott, James, Heussler, Helen, O'Callaghan, Michael, Najman, Jake and Williams, Gail (2012). Continuity and discontinuity of trouble sleeping behaviors from early childhood to young adulthood in a large Australian community-based-birth cohort study. Sleep Medicine, 13 (10), 1301-1306. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2012.07.003

Continuity and discontinuity of trouble sleeping behaviors from early childhood to young adulthood in a large Australian community-based-birth cohort study

2012

Journal Article

The impact of birth weight on peak lung function in young adults

Suresh, Sadasivam, Mamun, Abdullah A., O'Callaghan, Michael and Sly, Peter D. (2012). The impact of birth weight on peak lung function in young adults. Chest, 142 (6), 1603-1610. doi: 10.1378/chest.11-2976

The impact of birth weight on peak lung function in young adults

2012

Journal Article

Change in maternal body mass index is associated with offspring body mass index: a 21-year prospective study

Mamun, Abdullah A., O'Callaghan, Michael J., Williams, Gail M. and Najman, Jake M. (2012). Change in maternal body mass index is associated with offspring body mass index: a 21-year prospective study. European Journal of Nutrition, 52 (6), 1597-1606. doi: 10.1007/s00394-012-0465-7

Change in maternal body mass index is associated with offspring body mass index: a 21-year prospective study

2012

Journal Article

Serum lipid profile among urban and rural Bangladeshi population

Das, Sumon Kumar, Faruque, Abu Syed Golam, Ahmed, Shahnawaz, Chowdhury, Ashish Kuma, Hossain, Anowar, Ahmed, Dilruba, Ahmed, T., Chisti, Mohammod Jobayer, Salam, Mohammed Abdus, Ahmed, Tahmeed and Mamun, Abdullah Al (2012). Serum lipid profile among urban and rural Bangladeshi population. Journal of Obesity and Weight Loss Therapy, 2 (08), 1000148.1-1000148.4. doi: 10.4172/2165-7904.1000148

Serum lipid profile among urban and rural Bangladeshi population

2012

Journal Article

Lipoprotein status among urban populations in Bangladesh

Das, Sumon Kumar, Golam Faruque, Abu Syed, Chowdhury, Ashish Kumar, Chisti, Mohammod Jobayer, Hossain, Mohammad Anowar, Salam, Mohammed Abdus, Ahmed, Tahmeed and Al Mamun, Abdullah (2012). Lipoprotein status among urban populations in Bangladesh. Atherosclerosis, 223 (2), 454-457. doi: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2012.05.002

Lipoprotein status among urban populations in Bangladesh

2012

Journal Article

Maternal smoking during pregnancy predicts adult offspring cardiovascular risk factors - evidence from a community-based large birth cohort study

Mamun, Abdullah A., O'Callaghan, Michael J., Williams, Gail M. and Najman, Jake M. (2012). Maternal smoking during pregnancy predicts adult offspring cardiovascular risk factors - evidence from a community-based large birth cohort study. Plos One, 7 (7 Article No. e41106) e41106, e41106. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0041106

Maternal smoking during pregnancy predicts adult offspring cardiovascular risk factors - evidence from a community-based large birth cohort study

2012

Journal Article

Nutritional and micronutrient status of elderly people living in a rural community of Bangladesh

Das, Sumon Kumar, Faruque, Abu Syed Golam, Ahmed, Shahnawaz, Mamun, Abdullah Al, Rabiq, Rubhana, Roy, Anjan Kumar, Chisti, Mohammod Jobayer, Ahmed, Tahmeed and Salam, Mohammed Abdus (2012). Nutritional and micronutrient status of elderly people living in a rural community of Bangladesh. Journal of Gerontology and Geriatric Research, 1 (3), 107.1-107.5. doi: 10.4172/2167-7182.1000107

Nutritional and micronutrient status of elderly people living in a rural community of Bangladesh

2012

Journal Article

Does hypertensive disorder of pregnancy predict offspring blood pressure at 21 years? Evidence from a birth cohort study

Mamun, A.A., Kinarivala, M.K., O'Callaghan, M., Williams, G., Najman, J. and Callaway, L. (2012). Does hypertensive disorder of pregnancy predict offspring blood pressure at 21 years? Evidence from a birth cohort study. Journal of Human Hypertension, 26 (5), 288-294. doi: 10.1038/jhh.2011.35

Does hypertensive disorder of pregnancy predict offspring blood pressure at 21 years? Evidence from a birth cohort study

2012

Journal Article

Comparison of body mass index and triceps skinfold at 5 years and young adult body mass index, waist circumference and blood pressure

Liddle, Karen, O'Callaghan, Michael, Mamun, Abdullah, Najman, Jake and Williams, Gail (2012). Comparison of body mass index and triceps skinfold at 5 years and young adult body mass index, waist circumference and blood pressure. Paediatrics and Child Health, 48 (5), 424-429. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2011.02247.x

Comparison of body mass index and triceps skinfold at 5 years and young adult body mass index, waist circumference and blood pressure

2012

Journal Article

Predictors of maternal perceptions of their offspring's weight status during adolescence: evidence from the Mater-University of Queensland Study of Pregnancy Cohort

Mamun, Abdullah A., McDermott, Brett M., Mannan, Munim, O'Callaghan, Michael J ., Najman, Jake M. and Williams, Gail M . (2012). Predictors of maternal perceptions of their offspring's weight status during adolescence: evidence from the Mater-University of Queensland Study of Pregnancy Cohort. Journal of Obesity and Weight Loss Therapy, 2 (4), 1000133.1-1000133.7. doi: 10.4172/2165-7904.1000133

Predictors of maternal perceptions of their offspring's weight status during adolescence: evidence from the Mater-University of Queensland Study of Pregnancy Cohort

2012

Journal Article

Birth outcomes associated with cannabis use before and during pregnancy

Hayatbakhsh, Mohammad R., Flenady, Vicki J., Gibbons, Kristen S., Kingsbury, Ann M., Hurrion, Elizabeth, Mamun, Abdullah A. and Najman, Jake M. (2012). Birth outcomes associated with cannabis use before and during pregnancy. Pediatric Research, 71 (2), 215-219. doi: 10.1038/pr.2011.25

Birth outcomes associated with cannabis use before and during pregnancy

2012

Journal Article

Nutrition and lipid profile in general population and vegetarian individuals living in rural Bangladesh

Das, Sumon Kumar, Faruque, Abu Syed Golam, Chisti, Mohammod Jobayer, Ahmed, Shahnawaz, Mamun, A. Abdullah, Chowdhury, Ashish Kumar, Ahmed, Tahmeed and Salam, Mohammed Abdus (2012). Nutrition and lipid profile in general population and vegetarian individuals living in rural Bangladesh. Journal of Obesity and Weight Loss Therapy, 2 (3), 123.1-123.5. doi: 10.4172/2165-7904.1000123

Nutrition and lipid profile in general population and vegetarian individuals living in rural Bangladesh

2012

Journal Article

Evaluating the impact of community-based treatment options on methamphetamine use: findings from the Methamphetamine Treatment Evaluation Study (MATES)

McKetin, Rebecca, Najman, Jake M., Baker, Amanda, Lubman, Dan I., Dawe, Sharon, Ali, Robert, Lee, Nicole K., Mattick, Richard P. and Mamun, Abdullah (2012). Evaluating the impact of community-based treatment options on methamphetamine use: findings from the Methamphetamine Treatment Evaluation Study (MATES). Addiction, 107 (11), 1998-2008. doi: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2012.03933.x

Evaluating the impact of community-based treatment options on methamphetamine use: findings from the Methamphetamine Treatment Evaluation Study (MATES)

2012

Book Chapter

The relationship between childhood height and adolescent intelligence

Tran, Uyen N., O'Callaghan, Michael J., Mamun, Abdullah A., Najman, Jake M., Williams, Gail M. and Bor, William (2012). The relationship between childhood height and adolescent intelligence. Adolescent behaviour. (pp. 55-70) edited by Cherylynn Bassani. Hauppage, NY United States: Nova Science Publishers.

The relationship between childhood height and adolescent intelligence

2012

Conference Publication

Impact of catch-up growth and body mass index during childhood on lung function At 21 Years

Suresh, S., Mamun, A., O'Callaghan, M. and Sly, P. D. (2012). Impact of catch-up growth and body mass index during childhood on lung function At 21 Years. unknown, unknown, unknown. MALDEN: WILEY-BLACKWELL.

Impact of catch-up growth and body mass index during childhood on lung function At 21 Years

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

    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

    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

    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

    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

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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