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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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2002
Conference Publication
Young women, work and inequality: Is it what they want or what they get? An Australian contribution to research on women and workforce participation
Wicks, D, Mishra, G and Milne, L (2002). Young women, work and inequality: Is it what they want or what they get? An Australian contribution to research on women and workforce participation. Annual Conference of the British-Sociological-Association, Manchester England, Apr, 2001. LONDON: SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD.
2002
Journal Article
Which aspects of socio-economic status are related to health in mid-aged and older women?
Mishra, Gita D., Ball, Kylie, Dobson, Annette J., Byles, Julie E. and Warner-Smith, Penny (2002). Which aspects of socio-economic status are related to health in mid-aged and older women?. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 9 (3), 263-285. doi: 10.1207/S15327558IJBM0903_07
2002
Conference Publication
Elevated sialic acid predicts features of the metabolic syndrome
Krebs, JD, Browning, LM, Cooke, JH, O'Connell, MA, Mishra, GD and Jebb, SA (2002). Elevated sialic acid predicts features of the metabolic syndrome. 38th EASD Annual Meeting of the European-Association-for-the-Study-of-Diabetes, Budapest Hungary, Sep 01-05, 2002. NEW YORK: SPRINGER-VERLAG.
2002
Journal Article
Dietary patterns of Australian adults and their association with socioeconomic status: results from the 1995 National Nutrition Survey
Mishra, G, Ball, K, Arbuckle, J and Crawford, D (2002). Dietary patterns of Australian adults and their association with socioeconomic status: results from the 1995 National Nutrition Survey. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 56 (7), 687-693. doi: 10.1038/sj.ejcn.1601391
2002
Journal Article
Which aspects of socioeconomic status are related to obesity among men and women?
Ball, K, Mishra, G and Crawford, D (2002). Which aspects of socioeconomic status are related to obesity among men and women?. International Journal of Obesity, 26 (4), 559-565. doi: 10.1038/sj/ijo/0801960
2002
Journal Article
Screening for vulnerability to abuse among older women: Women's health Australia study
Schofield, Margot J., Reynolds, Rhonda, Mishra, Gita D., Powers, Jennifer R. and Dobson, Annette J. (2002). Screening for vulnerability to abuse among older women: Women's health Australia study. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 21 (1), 24-37. doi: 10.1177/0733464802021001002
2002
Journal Article
Changes in physical symptoms during the menopause transition
Brown, W.J., Mishra, G.D. and Dobson, A. (2002). Changes in physical symptoms during the menopause transition. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 9 (1), 53-67. doi: 10.1207/S15327558IJBM0901_04
2002
Journal Article
Menopausal transitions, symptoms and country of birth: the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health
Mishra, G., Lee, C., Brown, W. and Dobson, A. (2002). Menopausal transitions, symptoms and country of birth: the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health. Australian And New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 26 (6), 563-70. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-842X.2002.tb00367.x
2001
Journal Article
Robust estimation in the logistic regression model
Kordzakhia, N, Mishra, GD and Reiersolmoen, L (2001). Robust estimation in the logistic regression model. Journal of Statistical Planning and Inference, 98 (1-2), 211-223. doi: 10.1016/S0378-3758(00)00312-8
2001
Journal Article
The measurement of socio-economic status: Investigation of gender-and age-specific indicators in Australia: National Health Survey
Mishra, G. D., Ball, K., Dobson, A. J., Byles, J. E. and Warner-Smith, P. (2001). The measurement of socio-economic status: Investigation of gender-and age-specific indicators in Australia: National Health Survey. Social Indicators Research, 56 (1), 73-89. doi: 10.1023/A:1011834621663
2001
Book Chapter
Too fat, too thin, just right: What is a healthy weight for young women?
Brown, W. J., Mishra, G., Kenardy, J. A. and Dobson, A. J. (2001). Too fat, too thin, just right: What is a healthy weight for young women?. Women's Health Australia Progress on the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health 1995-2000. (pp. 114-119) edited by C. Lee. Brisbane, Australia: Australian Academic Press.
2000
Journal Article
Factors associated with hysterectomy among women in Australia
Byles, JE, Mishra, G and Schofield, M (2000). Factors associated with hysterectomy among women in Australia. Health & Place, 6 (4), 301-308. doi: 10.1016/S1353-8292(00)00011-3
2000
Journal Article
Relationships between body mass index and well-being in young Australian women
Brown, W. J., Mishra, G., Kenardy, J. and Dobson, A. (2000). Relationships between body mass index and well-being in young Australian women. International Journal of Obesity, 24 (10), 1360-1368. doi: 10.1038/sj.ijo.0801384
2000
Journal Article
Sexually transmitted infections and use of sexual health services among young Australian women: Women's Health Australia study
Schofield, MJ, Minichiello, V, Mishra, GD, Plummer, D and Savage, J (2000). Sexually transmitted infections and use of sexual health services among young Australian women: Women's Health Australia study. International Journal of Std & Aids, 11 (5), 313-323. doi: 10.1177/095646240001100507
2000
Conference Publication
Social support: A four year longitudinal study of older Australian women
Goodger, B, Byles, J, Mishra, G and Higginbotham, N (2000). Social support: A four year longitudinal study of older Australian women. VICTORIA: COUNCIL AGEING.
2000
Conference Publication
Changes in health during the menopausal transition
Brown, W. J., Dobson, A. and Mishra, G. (2000). Changes in health during the menopausal transition. 6th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, Brisbane, 15-18 November 2000. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
2000
Journal Article
Leisure time physical activity in Australian women: Relationship with well being and symptoms
Brown, WJ, Mishra, G, Lee, C and Bauman, A (2000). Leisure time physical activity in Australian women: Relationship with well being and symptoms. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 71 (3), 206-216. doi: 10.1080/02701367.2000.10608901
2000
Journal Article
Relationships between body mass index and well-being in young Australian women
Brown, W. J., Mishra, G., Kenardy, J. and Dobson, A. (2000). Relationships between body mass index and well-being in young Australian women. International Journal of Obesity, 24 (10), 1360-1368. doi: 10.1038/sj.ijo.0801384
2000
Journal Article
Cigarette smoking, menstrual symptoms and miscarriage among young women
Mishra, G.D., Dobson, A. J. and Schofield, M. J. (2000). Cigarette smoking, menstrual symptoms and miscarriage among young women. Australia and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 24 (4), 413-420. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-842X.2000.tb01604.x
2000
Journal Article
Erratum: Cigarette smoking, menstrual symptoms and miscarriage among young women (Australian and New Zealand Journal Public Health (2000) 24 (4) (413-420))
Mishra, G., Dobson, A. and Schofield, M. (2000). Erratum: Cigarette smoking, menstrual symptoms and miscarriage among young women (Australian and New Zealand Journal Public Health (2000) 24 (4) (413-420)). Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 24 (5), 551-551.
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
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
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
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Doctor Philosophy
Environmental burden of disease in low- and middle-income countries
Associate Advisor
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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