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

435 works between 1998 and 2025
All (435) Book (1) Journal Article (359) Other Outputs (15) Conference Publication (56) Book Chapter (4)

361 - 380 of 435 works

2010

Journal Article

Associations between mucosal innate and adaptive immune responses and resolution of diarrheal pathogen infections

Long, Kurt Z., Rosado, Jorge L., Santos, Jose Ignacio, Haas, Meredith, Al Mamun, Abdullah, DuPont, Herbert L., Nanthakumar, Nanda N. and Estrada-Garcia, Teresa (2010). Associations between mucosal innate and adaptive immune responses and resolution of diarrheal pathogen infections. Infection and Immunity, 78 (3), 1221-1228. doi: 10.1128/IAI.00767-09

Associations between mucosal innate and adaptive immune responses and resolution of diarrheal pathogen infections

2010

Journal Article

Is smoking in pregnancy an independent predictor of academic difficulties at 14 years of age? A birth cohort study

O'Callaghan, Frances V., Mamun, Abdullah Al, O'Callaghan, Michael, Alati, Rosa, Williams, Gail M. and Najman, Jake M. (2010). Is smoking in pregnancy an independent predictor of academic difficulties at 14 years of age? A birth cohort study. Early Human Development, 86 (2), 71-76. doi: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2009.12.008

Is smoking in pregnancy an independent predictor of academic difficulties at 14 years of age? A birth cohort study

2009

Journal Article

Maternal depression and the quality of marital relationship: A 14-year prospective study

Mamun, Abdullah A., Clavarino, Alexandra M., Najman, Jake M., Williams, Gail M., O'Callaghan, Michael J. and Bor, William (2009). Maternal depression and the quality of marital relationship: A 14-year prospective study. Journal of Women's Health, 18 (12), 2023-2031. doi: 10.1089/jwh.2008.1050

Maternal depression and the quality of marital relationship: A 14-year prospective study

2009

Journal Article

Maternal smoking during and after pregnancy and lung function in early adulthood: A prospective study

Hayatbakhsh, MR, Sadasivam, S, Mamun, AA, Najman, JM, Williams, GM and O'Callaghan, MJ (2009). Maternal smoking during and after pregnancy and lung function in early adulthood: A prospective study. THORAX, 64 (9), 810-814. doi: 10.1136/thx.2009.116301

Maternal smoking during and after pregnancy and lung function in early adulthood: A prospective study

2009

Journal Article

Is the new age phenomenon connected to delusion-like experiences? Analysis of survey data from Australia

Aird, Rosemary, Scott, James, McGrath, John, Najman, Jake and Mamun, Abdullah Al (2009). Is the new age phenomenon connected to delusion-like experiences? Analysis of survey data from Australia. Mental Health, Religion & Culture, 13 (1), 37-53. doi: 10.1080/13674670903131843

Is the new age phenomenon connected to delusion-like experiences? Analysis of survey data from Australia

2009

Journal Article

Maternal smoking during pregnancy predicts nicotine disorder (dependence or withdrawal) in young adults: A birth cohort study

O'Callaghan, Frances V., Al Mamun, Abdullah, O'Callaghan, Michael, Alati, Rosa, Najman, Jake M., Williams, Gail M. and Bor, William (2009). Maternal smoking during pregnancy predicts nicotine disorder (dependence or withdrawal) in young adults: A birth cohort study. Australian And New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 33 (4), 371-377. doi: 10.1111/j.1753-6405.2009.00410.x

Maternal smoking during pregnancy predicts nicotine disorder (dependence or withdrawal) in young adults: A birth cohort study

2009

Journal Article

Childhood overweight status predicts diabetes at age 21 years: A follow-up study

Al Mamun, Abdullah, Cramb, Susanna M., O'Callaghan, Michael J., Williams, Gail M. and Najman, Jake M. (2009). Childhood overweight status predicts diabetes at age 21 years: A follow-up study. Obesity, 17 (6), 1255-1261. doi: 10.1038/oby.2008.660

Childhood overweight status predicts diabetes at age 21 years: A follow-up study

2009

Journal Article

Childhood Behavioral Problems Predict Young Adults' BMI and Obesity: Evidence From a Birth Cohort Study

Mamun, Abdullah A., O'Callaghan, Michael J., Cramb, Susanna M., Najman, Jake M., Williams, Gail M. and Bor, William (2009). Childhood Behavioral Problems Predict Young Adults' BMI and Obesity: Evidence From a Birth Cohort Study. Obesity, 17 (4), 761-766. doi: 10.1038/oby.2008.594

Childhood Behavioral Problems Predict Young Adults' BMI and Obesity: Evidence From a Birth Cohort Study

2009

Journal Article

Associations of gestational weight gain with offspring body mass index and blood pressure at 21 years of age: Evidence from a birth cohort study

Mamun, Abdullah A., O'Callaghan, Michael, Callaway, Leonie, Williams, Gail, Najman, Jake and Lawlor, Debbie A. (2009). Associations of gestational weight gain with offspring body mass index and blood pressure at 21 years of age: Evidence from a birth cohort study. Circulation, 119 (13), 1720-1727. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.108.813436

Associations of gestational weight gain with offspring body mass index and blood pressure at 21 years of age: Evidence from a birth cohort study

2009

Journal Article

Common symptoms during pregnancy to predict depression and health status 14 years post partum

Khatun, Mohsina, Clavarino, Alexandra M., Callaway, Leonie, Alati, Rosa, Najman, Jake M., Williams, Gail and Mamun, Abdullah Al (2009). Common symptoms during pregnancy to predict depression and health status 14 years post partum. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 104 (3), 214-217. doi: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2008.10.019

Common symptoms during pregnancy to predict depression and health status 14 years post partum

2009

Journal Article

Childhood Sexual Abuse and Cannabis Use in Early Adulthood: Findings from an Australian Birth Cohort Study

Hayatbakhsh, Mohammad R., Najman, Jake M., Jamrozik, Konrad, Mamun, Abdullah A., O'Callaghan, Michael J. and Williams, Gail M. (2009). Childhood Sexual Abuse and Cannabis Use in Early Adulthood: Findings from an Australian Birth Cohort Study. Archives of Sexual Behaviour, 38 (1), 135-142. doi: 10.1007/s10508-007-9172-5

Childhood Sexual Abuse and Cannabis Use in Early Adulthood: Findings from an Australian Birth Cohort Study

2009

Journal Article

Does breastfeeding protect against substantiated child abuse and neglect? A 15-year cohort study

Strathearn, Lane, Mamun, Abdullah A., Najman, Jackob M. and O'Callaghan, Michael J. (2009). Does breastfeeding protect against substantiated child abuse and neglect? A 15-year cohort study. Pediatrics, 123 (2), 483-493. doi: 10.1542/peds.2007-3546

Does breastfeeding protect against substantiated child abuse and neglect? A 15-year cohort study

2009

Journal Article

Early overweight and pubertal maturation—pathways of association with young adults' overweight: A longitudinal study

Mamun, A. A., Hayatbakhsh, M. R., O'Callaghan, M., Williams, G. and Najman, J. (2009). Early overweight and pubertal maturation—pathways of association with young adults' overweight: A longitudinal study. International Journal of Obesity, 33 (1), 14-20. doi: 10.1038/ijo.2008.220

Early overweight and pubertal maturation—pathways of association with young adults' overweight: A longitudinal study

2009

Journal Article

Longitudinal correlates of the persistence of irregular eating from age 5 to 14 years

McDermott, B. M., Mamun, A. A., Najman, J. M., Williams, G. M., O'Callaghan, M. J. and Bor, W (2009). Longitudinal correlates of the persistence of irregular eating from age 5 to 14 years. ACTA PAEDIATRICA, 99 (1), 68-71. doi: 10.1111/j.1651-2227.2009.01517.x

Longitudinal correlates of the persistence of irregular eating from age 5 to 14 years

2009

Conference Publication

Associations of healthy and unhealthy diets with blood pressure for young adults: A longitudinal study

Mamun, Abdullah A. (2009). Associations of healthy and unhealthy diets with blood pressure for young adults: A longitudinal study. 19th International Congress of Nutrition, Bangkok, Thailand, 4-9 October 2009. Basel, Switzerland: S. Karger AG. doi: 10.1159/000248278

Associations of healthy and unhealthy diets with blood pressure for young adults: A longitudinal study

2009

Conference Publication

Treatment outcomes for methamphetamine use: Finding from the methamphetamine treatment evaluation study (MATES)

Mcketin, R., Ross, J., Najman, J., Baker, A., Lubman, D., Dawe, S., Ali, R., Lee, N., Mattick, R. and Mamun, A. (2009). Treatment outcomes for methamphetamine use: Finding from the methamphetamine treatment evaluation study (MATES). 'Living on the Edge', Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs Conference 2009, Darwin, Australia, 1–4 November 2009. Richmond, Vic.: Blackwell Publishing Asia..

Treatment outcomes for methamphetamine use: Finding from the methamphetamine treatment evaluation study (MATES)

2009

Conference Publication

Transition of family food behaviors from adolescence to young adulthood: A longitudinal study

Babajafari, Siavash, Marks, Geoffrey C., Mamun, Abdullah A., O'Callaghan, Michael J. and Najman, Jake M. (2009). Transition of family food behaviors from adolescence to young adulthood: A longitudinal study. 19th International Congress of Nutrition, Bangkok, Thailand, 4-9 October 2009. Basel, Switzerland: S. Karger AG. doi: 10.1159/000248278

Transition of family food behaviors from adolescence to young adulthood: A longitudinal study

2009

Conference Publication

The effect of zinc supplementation on body composition and hormonal levels related to adiposity amongst children: A review of literature

Gunanti, Inong R., Long, Kurt Z., Marks, Geoffrey C. and Al-Mamun, Abdullah (2009). The effect of zinc supplementation on body composition and hormonal levels related to adiposity amongst children: A review of literature. 19th International Congress of Nutrition, Bangkok, Thailand, 4-9 October 2009. Basel, Switzerland: S. Karger AG. doi: 10.1159/000248291

The effect of zinc supplementation on body composition and hormonal levels related to adiposity amongst children: A review of literature

2009

Conference Publication

Factors at multiple levels predicts BMI changes differently across different age-groups amongst adult Indonesian women

Khusun, Helda, Marks, Geoffrey, Mamun, Abdullah A., Long, Kurt and Atmarita (2009). Factors at multiple levels predicts BMI changes differently across different age-groups amongst adult Indonesian women. 19th International Congress of Nutrition, Bangkok, Thailand, 4-9 October 200. Basel, Switzerland: S. Karger AG. doi: 10.1159/000248296

Factors at multiple levels predicts BMI changes differently across different age-groups amongst adult Indonesian women

2009

Conference Publication

Early life and adolescent predictors of young adult smoking at 21 years: A birth cohort study

O'Callaghan, Frances V., Al Mamun, Abdullah, O'Callaghan, Michael, Alati, Rosa, Williams, Gail, Bor, William and Najman, Jake (2009). Early life and adolescent predictors of young adult smoking at 21 years: A birth cohort study. Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs Conference 2009, Darwin, Australia, 1-4 November 2009. Oxford, England: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.

Early life and adolescent predictors of young adult smoking at 21 years: A birth cohort study

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 - 2026
    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

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 - 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 - 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
  • 2020 - 2025
    The developmental significance of sleep transition in early childhood.
    ARC Discovery Projects
    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:
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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

    Preventing non-communicable diseases (PreventNCD) among Indigenous children and youth in major cities of Australia

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Ms Lorelle Holland, Dr K M Shahunja

  • 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

    Impacts of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus on Women and Children across Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Non-Indigenous Communities in Queensland, Australia

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Emeritus Professor David McIntyre, Professor James Ward

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Oxytocin in childbirth

    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

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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