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Overview
Background
Professor Gita Mishra’s main research area is life course epidemiology and women’s health. She joined the University of Queensland (UQ) in 2010 as the first Professor of Life Course Epidemiology at the School of Public Health. She was subsequently awarded an ARC Future Fellowship (2013-2017), a NHMRC Principal Research Fellowship (2017-2021), and is currently an NHMRC Leadership Fellow (Level 3; 2022-26).
At UQ she is founding Director of the Australian Women and Girls’ Health Research (AWaGHR) Centre that has 30 academics, professional staff, and PhD students. Within the centre, she leads the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Women and Non-Communicable Diseases (CRE WaND) and the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health (ALSWH) a national flagship study since 1996 that has collected data on over 57,000 women in four age cohorts. Since 2012 she has also led and developed the International collaboration for a Life course Approach to reproductive health and Chronic disease Events(InterLACE) that combines data from more than 800,000 women in 27 studies in 12 countries and has become a leading global resource for robust evidence on reproductive events, including pregnancy loss and the risk of non-communicable diseases.
Professor Mishra is internationally recognized for her expertise in epidemiology and women’s health across the life course. This is especially regarding her research on the links between reproductive characteristics, from menarche to menopause, and non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Her work from ALSWH and InterLACE have contributed significantly to her career total of over 450 scientific papers, book chapters, and reports to inform government policy. As lead editor, Mishra has recently completed the 2nd edition of A life course approach to women’s health – part of the ground-breaking Life Course Series from Oxford University Press – due for publication in early 2023. As a result of successful grant funding, her current research at AWaGHR includes leading projects on endometriosis, menstrual and pelvic pain, and the healthcare experience of women with multimorbidity.
She is actively engaged in research translation and capacity building. In 2018 Professor Mishra led the evidence review for the National Women’s Health Strategy 2020-2030, and recently she chaired the Future Research session at the 2021 RANZCOGWomen’s Health Summit in Canberra. In 2022 she was co-convenor of the Queensland Women’s Health Forum to support research and policy development in the state. Her research is often featured by national and international media organisations. For example, her team’s recent findings on the links between stillbirth and miscarriage and the risk of stroke led to interviews for Reuters, ABC, and BBC. She has also co-authored eight articles on women’s health for The Conversation that have reached over 130,000 readers.
In addition to mentoring postdoctoral researchers, Professor Mishra currently supervises 9 PhD students, with 21 previously completed. These have typically resulted in five or more papers published alongside each dissertation. Many of her students have then gone on to successful research or scientific careers at world-leading institutions.
In 2017, she was elected as a board member for the European Menopause and Andropause Society; received honorary membership of Sigma International, a global nursing organisation; and was elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (FAHMS). In 2022 she received the RANZCOG award for Excellence in Women’s Health.
Availability
- Professor Gita Mishra is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Auckland
Works
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2007
Journal Article
Which food-related behaviours are associated with healthier intakes of fruits and vegetables among women? (vol 10:3 (256-265) 2007)
Crawford, D., Ball, K., Mishra, G., Salmon, J. and Timperio, A. (2007). Which food-related behaviours are associated with healthier intakes of fruits and vegetables among women? (vol 10:3 (256-265) 2007). Public Health Nutrition, 10 (5), 536-536. doi: 10.1017/S1368980007246798
2007
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Two-year randomized controlled trial of vitamin K-1 (phylloquinone) and vitamin D-3 plus calcium on the bone health of older women
Bolton-Smith, Caroline, McMurdo, Marion E. T., Paterson, Colin R., Mole, Patricia A., Harvey, Julia M., Fenton, Steven T., Prynne, Celia J., Mishra, Gita D. and Shearer, Martin J. (2007). Two-year randomized controlled trial of vitamin K-1 (phylloquinone) and vitamin D-3 plus calcium on the bone health of older women. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 22 (4), 509-519. doi: 10.1359/JBMR.070116
2007
Journal Article
Commentary: The relationship between parity and overweight - a life course perspective
Mishra, Gita and Kuh, Diana (2007). Commentary: The relationship between parity and overweight - a life course perspective. International Journal of Epidemiology, 36 (1), 102-103. doi: 10.1093/ije/dyl285
2007
Journal Article
Which Food-Related Behaviours are Associated with Healthier Intakes of Fruits and Vegetables Among Women?
Crawford, David, Ball, Kylie, Mishra, Gita, Salmon, Jo and Timperio, Anna (2007). Which Food-Related Behaviours are Associated with Healthier Intakes of Fruits and Vegetables Among Women?. Public Health Nutrition, 10 (3), 256-265. doi: 10.1017/S1368980007246798
2007
Journal Article
Dietary patterns throughout adult life are associated with body mass index, waist circumference, blood pressure, and red cell folate
McNaughton, Sarah A., Mishra, Gita D., Stephen, Alison M. and Wadsworth, Mike E. J. (2007). Dietary patterns throughout adult life are associated with body mass index, waist circumference, blood pressure, and red cell folate. Journal of Nutrition, 137 (1), 99-105. doi: 10.1093/jn/137.1.99
2007
Conference Publication
Developmental and lifetime social influences on physical capability and body composition in later life
Mishra, G., Cooper, R., Richards, M., Hardy, R. and Kuh, D. (2007). Developmental and lifetime social influences on physical capability and body composition in later life. 5th International Congress on Developmental Origins of Health & Disease, Perth, Western Australia, 6-10 November 2007. Ireland: Elsevier Ireland Ltd. doi: 10.1016/S0378-3782(07)70022-1
2007
Conference Publication
Dietary patterns among Australian women at different stages of the lifecourse
Mishra, G., McNaughton, S., Brown, W., Ball, K., Giles, G. and Dobson, A. (2007). Dietary patterns among Australian women at different stages of the lifecourse. Joint New Zealand & Australian Nutrition Societies Conference & Annual Scientific Meeting, Auckland, New Zealand, 5 - 7 December.
2007
Conference Publication
Diet across the lifecourse and mammographic density: Results from a British prospective cohort
Mishra, G., Silva, I.D., McCormack, V., Stephen, A. and Kuh, D. (2007). Diet across the lifecourse and mammographic density: Results from a British prospective cohort. 5th International Congress on Developmental Origins of Health & Disease, Perth, Western Australia, 6-10 November 2007. CLARE: ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD. doi: 10.1016/S0378-3782(07)70132-9
2007
Journal Article
The impact of long chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on inflammation, insulin sensitivity and CVD risk in a group of overweight women with an inflammatory phenotype
Browning, L. M., Krebs, J. D., Moore, C. S., Mishra, G. D., O'Connell, M. A. and Jebb, S. A. (2007). The impact of long chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on inflammation, insulin sensitivity and CVD risk in a group of overweight women with an inflammatory phenotype. Diabetes Obesity & Metabolism, 9 (1), 70-80. doi: 10.1111/j.1463-1326.2006.00576.x
2007
Journal Article
What evidence is there that adjustment for adult height influences the relationship between birth weight and blood pressure?
Head, Rosemary F., Tu, Yu-Kang, Gilthorpe, Mark S., Mishra, Gita D., Williams, Sheila and Ellison, George T. H. (2007). What evidence is there that adjustment for adult height influences the relationship between birth weight and blood pressure?. Annals of Human Biology, 34 (2), 252-264. doi: 10.1080/03014460701210977
2006
Journal Article
Sexual functioning throughout menopause: The perceptions of women in a British cohort
Mishra, Gita and Kuh, Diana (2006). Sexual functioning throughout menopause: The perceptions of women in a British cohort. Menopause, 13 (6), 880-890. doi: 10.1097/01.gme.0000228090.21196.bf
2006
Journal Article
Additive benefits of long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and weight-loss in the management of cardiovascular disease risk in overweight hyperinsulinaemic women
Krebs, J. D., Browning, L. M., McLean, N. K., Rothwell, J. L., Mishra, G. D., Moore, C. S. and Jebb, S. A. (2006). Additive benefits of long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and weight-loss in the management of cardiovascular disease risk in overweight hyperinsulinaemic women. International Journal of Obesity, 30 (10), 1535-1544. doi: 10.1038/sj.ijo.0803309
2006
Journal Article
Longitudinal changes in dietary patterns during adult life
Mishra, G. D., McNaughton, S. A., Bramwell, G. D. and Wadsworth, M. E. J. (2006). Longitudinal changes in dietary patterns during adult life. British Journal of Nutrition, 96 (4), 735-744. doi: 10.1079/BJN20061871
2006
Journal Article
Oily fish reduces plasma triacylglycerols: A primary prevention study in overweight men and women
Moore, Carmel S., Bryant, Susan P., Mishra, Gita D., Krebs, Jeremy D., Browning, Lucy M., Miller, George J. and Jebb, Susan A. (2006). Oily fish reduces plasma triacylglycerols: A primary prevention study in overweight men and women. Nutrition, 22 (10), 1012-1024. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2006.07.005
2006
Journal Article
Breast cancer in relation to childhood parental divorce and early adult psychiatric disorder in a British birth cohort
Lokugamage, A. U., Hotopf, M., Hardy, R., Mishra, G., Butterworth, S., Wadsworth, M. E. J. and Kuh, D. (2006). Breast cancer in relation to childhood parental divorce and early adult psychiatric disorder in a British birth cohort. Psychological Medicine, 36 (9), 1307-1312. doi: 10.1017/S0033291706007914
2006
Journal Article
History of domestic violence and physical health in midlife
Loxton, Deborah, Schofield, Margot, Hussain, Rafat and Mishra, Gita (2006). History of domestic violence and physical health in midlife. Violence Against Women, 12 (8), 715-731. doi: 10.1177/1077801206291483
2006
Journal Article
Cessation of hormone replacement therapy after reports of adverse findings from randomized controlled trials: Evidence from a British birth cohort
Mishra, Gita, Kok, Helen, Ecob, Russell, Cooper, Rachel, Hardy, Rebecca and Kuh, Diana (2006). Cessation of hormone replacement therapy after reports of adverse findings from randomized controlled trials: Evidence from a British birth cohort. American Journal of Public Health, 96 (7), 1219-1225. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2005.071332
2006
Journal Article
Fruit and vegetable intakes and bone mineral status: A cross-sectional study in 5 age and sex cohorts
Prynne, Celia J., Mishra, Gita D., O'Connell, Maria A., Muniz, Graciela, Laskey, M. Ann, Yan, Liya, Prentice, Ann and Ginty, Fiona (2006). Fruit and vegetable intakes and bone mineral status: A cross-sectional study in 5 age and sex cohorts. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 83 (6), 1420-1428. doi: 10.1093/ajcn/83.6.1420
2006
Journal Article
Whose socioeconomic status influences a woman's obesity risk: Her mother's, her father's, or her own?
Ball, Kylie and Mishra, Gita D. (2006). Whose socioeconomic status influences a woman's obesity risk: Her mother's, her father's, or her own?. International Journal of Epidemiology, 35 (1), 131-138. doi: 10.1007/s10623-005-5666-0
2006
Journal Article
Whose socioeconomic status influences a woman's obesity risk: her mother's, her father's, or her own?
Ball, K. and Mishra, G. D. (2006). Whose socioeconomic status influences a woman's obesity risk: her mother's, her father's, or her own?. International Journal of Epidemiology, 35 (1), 131-138. doi: 10.1093/ije/dyi216
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Early life exposures and longitudinal Endometriosis symptoms Study
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Ingrid Rowlands, Professor Jenny Doust
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Doctor Philosophy
The impact of infertility and fertility treatment on womens working lives across the life course
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Katrina Moss, Dr Reza Baneshi
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding the health of women born in 1946-51 over time
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Annette Dobson, Dr Reza Baneshi
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Doctor Philosophy
Health risk behaviours of noncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions in young Australian women
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jenny Doust, Dr Gregore Iven Mielke
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Doctor Philosophy
Mothers' preventive health care, from preconception to pregnancy, and its adverse pregnancy and child health outcomes
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jenny Doust
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Doctor Philosophy
Infertility/subfertility and health in later life
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Leigh Tooth
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Doctor Philosophy
Reproductive Health and Non-communicable Disease
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Annette Dobson, Dr Hsin-Fang Chung
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Doctor Philosophy
Causes and Consequences of Hysterectomy: Trends in India and Australia
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Environmental burden of disease in low- and middle-income countries
Associate Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Strengthening primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people living in urban southeast Queensland
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor James Ward
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Doctor Philosophy
Essays in Applied Health Economics and Econometrics: The Impact of Non-Communicable Diseases among Women and Children
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Luke Connelly, Professor Brenda Gannon
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Doctor Philosophy
Rheumatoid Arthritis in Australian Women
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Ahmed Mehdi, Associate Professor Leigh Tooth, Professor Ranjeny Thomas
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Studying the effects of genetic factors on the female reproductive lifespan
Principal Advisor
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
The role of pre-pregnancy dietary patterns on adverse birth outcomes, child health, and well-being
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Waller
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Postpartum depression in Australia: an exploration of profiles and characteristics
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Leigh Tooth
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
The reproductive lifespan and cardiometabolic health in women
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hsin-Fang Chung, Dr Michael Waller
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
The burden of multimorbidity on Australian women: Associations with health related quality of life and health service use
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Waller
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Reproductive ageing in women and cardiovascular disease
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hsin-Fang Chung
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
The Development, Progression, and Risk Factors of Multimorbidity in Australian Women
Principal Advisor
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Middle-aged women with a hysterectomy: an exploration of trends, characteristics and mid-life health experiences
Principal Advisor
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
The role of diet in the prevention of maternal pregnancy complications
Principal Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
The magnitude, long-term trend and lifestyle risk factors of dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome
Principal Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Social inequalities in body weight trajectory among young women: The role of reproductive events
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Leigh Tooth
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
The Association Between Maternal and Childhood Environmental Exposures and Mental Health and Cognitive Function of Australian Children.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ian Yang
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
The influence of pre-pregnancy weight and weight changes on pregnancy complications and child growth and development
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Leigh Tooth
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