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 (Honours) of Health, Sport and Physical Education, Federal University of Pelotas
- Masters (Research) of Epidemiology, Federal University of Pelotas
- Doctor of Philosophy of Epidemiology, Federal University of Pelotas
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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2013
Journal Article
Physical activity counseling in primary health care in Brazil: A national study on prevalence and associated factors
Florindo, Alex Antonio, Mielke, Gregore Iven, de Oliveira Gomes, Grace Angelica, Ramos, Luiz Roberto, Bracco, Mario Maia, Parra, Diana C., Simoes, Eduardo J., Lobelo, Felipe and Hallal, Pedro Curi (2013). Physical activity counseling in primary health care in Brazil: A national study on prevalence and associated factors. BMC Public Health, 13 (1) 794. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-13-794
2012
Journal Article
Tabagismo e consumo de álcool em estudantes universitários: prevalência e fatores associados
Ramis, Thiago Rozales, Mielke, Grégore Iven, HabeycheI, Esther Campos, Oliz, Manoela Maciel, Azevedo, Mario Renato and Hallal, Pedro Curi (2012). Tabagismo e consumo de álcool em estudantes universitários: prevalência e fatores associados. Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia, 15 (2), 376-385. doi: 10.1590/S1415-790X2012000200015
2012
Journal Article
Effects of exercise on kidney function among non-diabetic patients with hypertension and renal disease: randomized controlled trial
Barcellos, Franklin C., Santos, Ina S., Mielke, Gregore Iven, del Vecchio, Fabricio B. and Hallal, Pedro C. (2012). Effects of exercise on kidney function among non-diabetic patients with hypertension and renal disease: randomized controlled trial. BMC Nephrology, 13 (1) 90. doi: 10.1186/1471-2369-13-90
Supervision
Availability
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- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
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 individual and neighbourhood socioeconomic status influence physical activity and cardiovascular outcomes during the transition from midlife to older age
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michalis Stylianou, Dr Stephanie Duncombe
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Doctor Philosophy
Predicting the Impact of Socio-Economic and Environmental Change on Physical Activity Level and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) among Midlife Women in Australia: A Machine Learning Approach
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Stephanie Duncombe
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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
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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
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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