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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2022
Journal Article
Comparison of bone mineral density according to domains of sedentary behavior in children and adolescents
Christofaro, Diego Giulliano Destro, Tebar, William Rodrigues, Saraiva, Bruna Thamyres Ciccotti, da Silva, Gabriela Caroline Rodrigues, dos Santos, Amanda Barbosa, Mielke, Gregore Iven, Ritti-Dias, Raphael Mendes and Mota, Jorge (2022). Comparison of bone mineral density according to domains of sedentary behavior in children and adolescents. BMC Pediatrics, 22 (1) 72, 1-7. doi: 10.1186/s12887-022-03135-2
2022
Journal Article
Longitudinal associations between device-measured physical activity and early childhood neurodevelopment
Leão, Otávio Amaral de Andrade, Mielke, Gregore Iven, Hallal, Pedro Curi, Cairney, John, Mota, Jorge, Domingues, Marlos Rodrigues, Murray, Joseph and Bertoldi, Andréa Dâmaso (2022). Longitudinal associations between device-measured physical activity and early childhood neurodevelopment. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 19 (2), 80-88. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2021-0587
2022
Journal Article
Waist circumference was associated with 2-year blood pressure change in community dwelling adults independently of BMI
Tebar, William R., Ritti-Dias, Raphael M., da Silva, Kelly Samara, Mielke, Gregore Iven, Canhin, Daniel S., Scarabottolo, Catarina C., Mota, Jorge and Christofaro, Diego G.D. (2022). Waist circumference was associated with 2-year blood pressure change in community dwelling adults independently of BMI. Blood Pressure Monitoring, 27 (1), 1-8. doi: 10.1097/MBP.0000000000000558
2022
Journal Article
All are equal, but some are more equal than others: social determinants of leisure time physical activity through the lens of intersectionality
Mielke, Gregore I., Malta, Deborah C., Nunes, Bruno P. and Cairney, John (2022). All are equal, but some are more equal than others: social determinants of leisure time physical activity through the lens of intersectionality. BMC Public Health, 22 (1) 36, 36. doi: 10.1186/s12889-021-12428-7
2022
Journal Article
Longitudinal association of physical activity during pregnancy with maternal and infant outcomes: findings from the Australian longitudinal study of women’s health
Beetham, Kassia S., Spathis, Jemima G., Hoffmann, Samantha, Brown, Wendy J., Clifton, Vicki and Mielke, Gregore I. (2022). Longitudinal association of physical activity during pregnancy with maternal and infant outcomes: findings from the Australian longitudinal study of women’s health. Women's Health, 18 17455057221142357, 17455057221142357. doi: 10.1177/17455057221142357
2022
Journal Article
Australian guidelines for physical activity in pregnancy and postpartum
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. (2022). Australian guidelines for physical activity in pregnancy and postpartum. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 25 (6), 511-519. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2022.03.008
2022
Journal Article
Effects of a 16-week physical training on clinical outcomes in patients with hypertension and chronic kidney disease: NEPHROS post-trial follow-up [Os efeitos de um treinamento físico de 16 semanas sobre desfechos clínicos em pacientes com hipertensão e doença renal crônica: o estudo NEPHROS de seguimento pós-ensaio]
Bohlke, Maristela, Barcellos, Franklin Corrêa, Santos, Iná S., Mielke, Grégore Iven, Vargas, Mateus de Marmann and Hallal, Pedro Curi (2022). Effects of a 16-week physical training on clinical outcomes in patients with hypertension and chronic kidney disease: NEPHROS post-trial follow-up [Os efeitos de um treinamento físico de 16 semanas sobre desfechos clínicos em pacientes com hipertensão e doença renal crônica: o estudo NEPHROS de seguimento pós-ensaio]. Cadernos de Saúde Pública, 38 (5) e00061521, e00061521. doi: 10.1590/0102-311x00061521
2022
Book Chapter
Physical activity: challenges and opportunities in low-and middle-income countries
Crochemore-Silva, Inácio, Knuth, Alan G., Mielke, Grégore I., Wendt, Andrea and de Farias Júnior, José Cazuza (2022). Physical activity: challenges and opportunities in low-and middle-income countries. Physical activity in low- and middle-income countries. (pp. 25-43) edited by Katja Siefken, Andrea Ramirez Varela, Temo Waqanivalu and Nico Schulenkorf. London, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9780429344732-3
2022
Journal Article
How APPropriate are physical activity apps for pregnant women appropriate: A systematic search and content analysis of evidence-based content, features of exercise instruction, and expert involvement
Hayman, Melanie, Alfrey, Kristie-Lee, Waters, Kim, Cannon, Summer, Mielke, Gregore Iven, Keating, Shelley, Mena, Gabriela P., Mottola, Michelle F., Evenson, Kelly R., Davenport, Margie H., Barlow, S. Ariel, Budzynski-Seymour, Emily, Comardelle, Natalie, Dickey, Madison, Harrison, Cheryce L., Kebbe, Maryam, Moholdt, Trine, Moran, Lisa J., Nagpal, Taniya S., Schoeppe, Stephanie, Stephanie, Alley, Brown, Wendy, Williams, Susan and Vincze, Lisa (2022). How APPropriate are physical activity apps for pregnant women appropriate: A systematic search and content analysis of evidence-based content, features of exercise instruction, and expert involvement. JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 10 (1) e31607, 1-15. doi: 10.2196/31607
2022
Journal Article
Evaluating evidence-based content, features of exercise instruction, and expert involvement in physical activity apps for pregnant women: Systematic search and content analysis
Hayman, Melanie J., Alfrey, Kristie-Lee, Waters, Kim, Cannon, Summer, Mielke, Gregore I, Keating, Shelley E., Mena, Gabriela P., Mottola, Michelle F., Evenson, Kelly R., Davenport, Margie H., Barlow, S. Ariel, Budzynski-Seymour, Emily, Comardelle, Natalie, Dickey, Madison, Harrison, Cheryce L., Kebbe, Maryam, Moholdt, Trine, Moran, Lisa J., Nagpal, Taniya S., Schoeppe, Stephanie, Alley, Stephanie, Brown, Wendy J., Williams, Susan and Vincze, Lisa (2022). Evaluating evidence-based content, features of exercise instruction, and expert involvement in physical activity apps for pregnant women: Systematic search and content analysis. JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 10 (1) e31607, e27095. doi: 10.2196/27095
2022
Journal Article
Personal activity intelligence e-health program in people with type 2 diabetes: A pilot randomized controlled trial
Coombes, Jeff S., Keating, Shelley E., Mielke, Gregore I., Fassett, Robert G., Coombes, Brooke K., O'Leary, Kaitlyn P., Cox, Emily R. and Burton, Nicola W. (2022). Personal activity intelligence e-health program in people with type 2 diabetes: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 54 (1), 18-27. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000002768
2021
Journal Article
Leisure time physical activity among Brazilian adults: National Health Survey 2013 and 2019
Mielke, Gregore Iven, Stopa, Sheila Rizzato, Gomes, Crizian Saar, Silva, Alanna Gomes da, Alves, Francielle Thalita Almeida, Vieira, Maria Lúcia França Pontes and Malta, Deborah Carvalho (2021). Leisure time physical activity among Brazilian adults: National Health Survey 2013 and 2019. Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia, 24 (S2) e210008, e210008. doi: 10.1590/1980-549720210008.supl.2
2021
Journal Article
School environment and physical activity in adolescents from São Paulo city
Ferrari, Gerson, Rezende, Leandro F. M., Florindo, Alex A., Mielke, Grégore I. and Peres, Maria Fernanda Tourinho (2021). School environment and physical activity in adolescents from São Paulo city. Scientific Reports, 11 (1) 18118, 18118. doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-97671-z
2021
Journal Article
Effect of resistance training on chronic inflammation: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
Rose, Grace Laura, Iven Mielke, Gregore, Durr, Madeleine and Schaumberg, Mia Annalies (2021). Effect of resistance training on chronic inflammation: a systematic review and meta‐analysis. Translational Sports Medicine, 4 (6), 900-913. doi: 10.1002/tsm2.294
2021
Conference Publication
High levels of physical activity are associated with a lower occurrence of heavy menstrual bleeding: data from a large population-based cohort study
Brown, W., Mena, G. and Mielke, G. (2021). High levels of physical activity are associated with a lower occurrence of heavy menstrual bleeding: data from a large population-based cohort study. 2021 SMA e-Conference, Online, November 2019. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2021.09.118
2021
Journal Article
Associations between device-measured physical activity and cardiometabolic health in the transition to early adulthood
Mielke, Gregore I., Menezes, Ana M. B., da Silva, Bruna Gonçalves C., Ekelund, Ulf, Crochemore-Silva, Inacio, Wehrmeister, Fernando C., Gonçalves, Helen and Brown, Wendy J. (2021). Associations between device-measured physical activity and cardiometabolic health in the transition to early adulthood. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 53 (10), 2076-2085. doi: 10.1249/mss.0000000000002696
2021
Journal Article
Urinary incontinence, body mass index, and physical activity in young women
Lamerton, Tayla J., Mielke, Gregore I. and Brown, Wendy J. (2021). Urinary incontinence, body mass index, and physical activity in young women. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 225 (2) 164.e1-e13, 164.e1-164.e13. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2021.02.029
2021
Journal Article
Atividade física para gestantes e mulheres no pós-parto: guia de atividade física para a população Brasileira
Mielke, Gregore Iven, Tomicki, Camila, Botton, Cíntia Ehlers, Cavalcante, Fabiana Vieira Santos Azevedo, Borges, Grasiely Faccin, Galliano, Leony Morgana, Sandreschi, Paula Fabricio, Pinto, Stephanie Santana, Bezerra, Thaynã Alves, Hallal, Pedro Curi and Autran, Roseanne (2021). Atividade física para gestantes e mulheres no pós-parto: guia de atividade física para a população Brasileira. Revista Brasileira de Atividade Física & Saúde, 26. doi: 10.12820/rbafs.26e0217
2021
Journal Article
VO2peak and 24‐hour sleep, sedentary behaviour and physical activity in Australian truck drivers
Gilson, Nicholas D., Mielke, Gregore I., Coombes, Jeff S., Feter, Natan, Smith, Emily, Duncan, Mitch J., Wallis, Guy and Brown, Wendy J. (2021). VO2peak and 24‐hour sleep, sedentary behaviour and physical activity in Australian truck drivers. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 31 (7), 1574-1578. doi: 10.1111/sms.13965
2021
Journal Article
Influence of center-based child care on development of two-year-olds in a Brazilian cohort
Leão, Otávio Amaral de Andrade, Mielke, Gregore Iven, Silveira, Mariângela Freitas da, Domingues, Marlos Rodrigues, Murray, Joseph, Neumann, Nelson Arns, Dalabona, Caroline Caus and Bertoldi, Andréa Dâmaso (2021). Influence of center-based child care on development of two-year-olds in a Brazilian cohort. Revista de Saúde Pública, 55 32, 32-11. doi: 10.11606/s1518-8787.2021055002958
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 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
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
Paediatric Motor Dysfunction and Internalising Problems: A Developmental Investigation and Refinement of the Environmental Stress Hypothesis
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sean Tweedy, Professor John Cairney
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding performance on physical function tests and associated factors among Australian women in their forties
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jenny Doust, Professor Gita Mishra
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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
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
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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