Overview
Background
Gregore is a behavioural epidemiologist and Principal Investigator of the HABITAT Study, an ongoing cohort focused on urban environments, physical activity, inequalities, and healthy ageing. His research explores how physical activity and sedentary behaviour change over time, from early childhood to older age, particularly during major life transitions, and how these patterns relate to health outcomes and inequalities.
He has a strong interest in improving the measurement of physical activity in population surveys and in applying life-course perspectives to better understand behavioural trajectories and inform strategies to reduce health disparities. Gregore has published more than 160 peer-reviewed papers, secured $4 million in competitive research funding (including>$1 million as Chief Investigator), and actively contributes to national and international initiatives to strengthen physical activity surveillance and public health policy.
Gregore is a Teaching and Research academic at the School of Public Health, where he leads a multidisciplinary research group with PhD and Master’s students working on physical activity epidemiology and life course research projects. He is also an NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow (EL1; 2022–2026) and serves as Deputy Editor for the Journal of Physical Activity and Health.
Availability
- Dr Gregore Iven Mielke is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor, Institution to be confirmed
- Masters (Coursework), Institution to be confirmed
- Doctor of Philosophy, Institution to be confirmed
Research interests
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Physical activity and sedentary behaviour
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Measurement of physical activity using wearables
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Life course approaches
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Cohort studies
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Health inequalities
Works
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Featured
2025
Journal Article
Physical activity trajectories and accumulation over adulthood and their associations with all-cause and cause-specific mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Yu, Ruyi, Duncombe, Stephanie L., Nemoto, Yuta, Araujo, Raphael Ho, Chung, Hsin-Fang and Mielke, Gregore I. (2025). Physical activity trajectories and accumulation over adulthood and their associations with all-cause and cause-specific mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 59 (17), 1228-1241. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2024-109122
Featured
2024
Journal Article
Physical activity volume, frequency, and intensity: Associations with hypertension and obesity over 21 years in Australian women
Mielke, Gregore I., Ding, Ding, Keating, Shelley E., Nunes, Bruno P., Brady, Ruth and Brown, Wendy J. (2024). Physical activity volume, frequency, and intensity: Associations with hypertension and obesity over 21 years in Australian women. Journal of Sport and Health Science, 13 (5), 631-641. doi: 10.1016/j.jshs.2024.05.004
Featured
2017
Journal Article
Shifting the physical inactivity curve worldwide by closing the gender gap
Mielke, Gregore I., da Silva, Inacio Crochemore M., Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy L. and Brown, Wendy J. (2017). Shifting the physical inactivity curve worldwide by closing the gender gap. Sports Medicine, 48 (2), 1-9. doi: 10.1007/s40279-017-0754-7
2025
Journal Article
Who stays on track? Investigating compliance with 24-hour movement Behaviours guidelines and its associated factors across childhood and adolescence in Australia
Hossian, Mosharop, Mielke, Gregore Iven, Nisar, Mehwish and Khan, Asaduzzaman (2025). Who stays on track? Investigating compliance with 24-hour movement Behaviours guidelines and its associated factors across childhood and adolescence in Australia. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2025.09.017
2025
Journal Article
Urban violence as a predictor factor of obesity: longitudinal evidence from Sao Paulo, Brazil
Onita, Bianca Mitie, Nery, Marcelo Batista, Mielke, Gregore Iven, Pignatti, Inaian Teixeira, Hallal, Pedro Curi and Florindo, Alex Antonio (2025). Urban violence as a predictor factor of obesity: longitudinal evidence from Sao Paulo, Brazil. BMC Public Health, 25 (1) 3225. doi: 10.1186/s12889-025-24459-5
2025
Journal Article
Global research on 24-hour movement behaviours guidelines in children and adolescents: a systematic review
Hossian, Mosharop, Mielke, Gregore Iven, Nisar, Mehwish, Tremblay, Mark S. and Khan, Asaduzzaman (2025). Global research on 24-hour movement behaviours guidelines in children and adolescents: a systematic review. The International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 22 (1) 108, 1-18. doi: 10.1186/s12966-025-01809-5
2025
Journal Article
10-years of gender inequalities in leisure-time physical activity among Brazilian adults (2010-2019)
Evedove, André Ulian Dall, Melanda, Francine Nesello, Mielke, Gregore Iven, Silva, Ana Rigo, Augusto, Nathalia Assis and Loch, Mathias Roberto (2025). 10-years of gender inequalities in leisure-time physical activity among Brazilian adults (2010-2019). Ciência e Saúde Coletiva, 30 (8) e14032023. doi: 10.1590/1413-81232025308.14032023
2025
Journal Article
Device-Measured Sleep Characteristics, Daily Step Count, and Cardiometabolic Health Markers: Findings From the Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting, and Sleep (ProPASS) Consortium
Bian, Wenxin, Ahmadi, Matthew N., Biswas, Raaj K., Blodgett, Joanna M., Atkin, Andrew J., Chan, Hsiu-Wen, del Pozo Cruz, Borja, Suorsa, Kristin, Bakker, Esmée A., Pulsford, Richard M., Mielke, Gregore I., Johansson, Peter J., Hettiarachchi, Pasan, Koemel, Nicholas A., Thijssen, Dick H.J., Stenholm, Sari, Mishra, Gita D., Teixeira-Pinto, Armando, Rangul, Vegar, Sherar, Lauren B., Ekelund, Ulf, Hughes, Alun D., Lee, I-Min, Cistulli, Peter A., Holtermann, Andreas, Koster, Annemarie, Hamer, Mark, Stamatakis, Emmanuel, Savelberg, H. ... Eijsvogels, T. M. H.. (2025). Device-Measured Sleep Characteristics, Daily Step Count, and Cardiometabolic Health Markers: Findings From the Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting, and Sleep (ProPASS) Consortium. Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, 18 (8) e011873, e011873. doi: 10.1161/circoutcomes.124.011873
2025
Journal Article
Improving the mapping of leisure-time physical activity inequities: the use of artificial intelligence to advance estimates of small-areas in Brazil
Teixeira Rezende Faria, Thania Mara, Vasconcelos, Marisa Affonso, Ivata Bernal, Regina Tomie, Mielke, Gregore Iven, Bottoni de Souza, Juliana, Gomes, Crizian Saar, Gonçalves, Marcos André, Almeida, Jussara Marques de and Malta, Deborah Carvalho (2025). Improving the mapping of leisure-time physical activity inequities: the use of artificial intelligence to advance estimates of small-areas in Brazil. Public Health, 243 105727, 105727. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2025.105727
2025
Journal Article
Directrices australianas para la actividad física en el embarazo y el postparto
Brown, Wendy J., Hayman, Melanie, Haakstad, Lene A. H., Lamerton, Tayla, Mena, Gabriela P., Green, Anita, Keating, Shelley E., Gomes, Grace A. O., Coombes, Jeff S. and Mielke, Gregore I. (2025). Directrices australianas para la actividad física en el embarazo y el postparto. Pensar en Movimiento: Revista de Ciencias del Ejercicio y la Salud, 23 (1), e65113-e65113. doi: 10.15517/pensarmov.v23i1.65113
2025
Journal Article
Two-decade health-related quality of life and performance on physical function tests in mid-aged women: findings from a prospective cohort study
Ribeiro, Leticia W., Mielke, Gregore I., Doust, Jenny and Mishra, Gita D. (2025). Two-decade health-related quality of life and performance on physical function tests in mid-aged women: findings from a prospective cohort study. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 181 111730, 111730. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2025.111730
2025
Journal Article
Physical activity accumulated across adulthood and vasomotor symptoms in pre, peri, and postmenopausal women aged 40–48
Gama-Pinto, Jovenal and Mielke, Gregore Iven (2025). Physical activity accumulated across adulthood and vasomotor symptoms in pre, peri, and postmenopausal women aged 40–48. Maturitas, 196 108245, 108245. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2025.108245
2025
Journal Article
The role of physical activity in the prospective association between body mass index and depressive symptoms in mothers from the 2015 Pelotas (Brazil) Birth Cohort
Tornquist, Luciana, Tornquist, Debora, Crochemore-Silva, Inácio, Mielke, Gregore Iven, Freitas da Silveira, Mariângela, Hallal, Pedro Curi and Domingues, Marlos Rodrigues (2025). The role of physical activity in the prospective association between body mass index and depressive symptoms in mothers from the 2015 Pelotas (Brazil) Birth Cohort. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 185, 161-168. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2025.03.051
2025
Journal Article
The Inaugural <i>Journal of Physical Activity and Health</i> Article of the Year Awards
Mielke, Gregore Iven, Carson, Valerie, van Sluijs, Esther, Ding, Ding and Hallal, Pedro (2025). The Inaugural Journal of Physical Activity and Health Article of the Year Awards. Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 22 (6), 1-3. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2025-0233
2025
Journal Article
Twenty Four-Hour Movement Behaviours Research Among Australian Children and Adolescents: A Scoping Review
Hossian, Mosharop, Nisar, Mehwish, Iven Mielke, Gregore and Khan, Asaduzzaman (2025). Twenty Four-Hour Movement Behaviours Research Among Australian Children and Adolescents: A Scoping Review. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 36 (2) e70021, 1-14. doi: 10.1002/hpja.70021
2025
Journal Article
Reciprocal associations between trajectories of physical activity and physical function among older women: findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health
Nemoto, Yuta, Brown, Wendy J, Peeters, Geeske and Mielke, Gregore Iven (2025). Reciprocal associations between trajectories of physical activity and physical function among older women: findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health. The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, 80 (6) glaf059. doi: 10.1093/gerona/glaf059
2025
Journal Article
Sex Differences in the Play Equipment Found in Australian Children’s Homes
Duncombe, Stephanie L., Moss, Katrina M., Tooth, Leigh R. and Mielke, Gregore I. (2025). Sex Differences in the Play Equipment Found in Australian Children’s Homes. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 34 (5) 15, 1-9. doi: 10.1007/s10826-025-03037-8
2025
Journal Article
Longitudinal analysis of the bidirectional relationship between screen time and sleep: Exploring the role of physical activity
Nikooharf Salehi, Elahe, Brakenridge, Charlotte, Jaydarifard, Saeed and Mielke, Gregore Iven (2025). Longitudinal analysis of the bidirectional relationship between screen time and sleep: Exploring the role of physical activity. Sleep Medicine, 126, 319-326. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2024.12.028
2025
Book Chapter
A life course approach to the development of health behaviours
Blodgett, Joanna M., Mielke, Gregore Iven and Winpenny, Eleanor M. (2025). A life course approach to the development of health behaviours. A Life Course Approach to the Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases and Ageing, Third Edition. (pp. 353-374) Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/oso/9780198895961.003.0018
2025
Journal Article
Physical activity and weight gain during pregnancy: is this association modified by sleep?
Flores, Thaynã Ramos, Amaral de Andrade Leão, Otávio, Wendt, Andrea, Crochemore-Silva, Inácio, Mielke, Gregore Iven, Domingues, Marlos Rodrigues, Hallal, Pedro C. and da Silveira, Mariângela Freitas (2025). Physical activity and weight gain during pregnancy: is this association modified by sleep?. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 96 (2), 439-446. doi: 10.1080/02701367.2024.2424210
Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the optimal doses of physical activity and sedentary behaviour across the lifespan for prevention of non-communicable chronic diseases
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hsin-Fang Chung, Dr Stephanie Duncombe
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Doctor Philosophy
How does built environment affect the association between physical activity and long-term health conditions in middle-aged adults?
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michalis Stylianou, Dr Stephanie Duncombe
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Doctor Philosophy
Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Physical Activity and Obesity in Later Life
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Isaac Koomson
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding physical functioning and associated factors among Australian women in their fifth decade
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jenny Doust, Professor Gita Mishra
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Doctor Philosophy
Examining the Efficacy of Attentional Focus Instruction on Typically and Atypically Developing Young Learners Performing a Postural Control Task
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sean Tweedy, Professor John Cairney
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Doctor Philosophy
24-Hour Movement Behaviours of Children and Adolescents: Health and Academic Performance in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Mehwish Nisar, Associate Professor Asaduzzaman Khan
Completed supervision
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the interplay between screen time, sleep, and physical activity in Australian primary school children
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Charlotte Brakenridge
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding differences in accumulation of device-measured physical activity in mid-aged adults: Does one size fit all?
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Wendy Brown
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Physical Activity and Reproductive Health Problems in Women
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Wendy Brown
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