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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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
Effects of cardiorespiratory fitness and exercise training on cerebrovascular blood flow and reactivity: a systematic review with meta-analyses
Smith, Emily C., Pizzey, Faith K., Askew, Christopher D., Mielke, Gregore I., Ainslie, Philip N., Coombes, Jeff S. and Bailey, Tom G. (2021). Effects of cardiorespiratory fitness and exercise training on cerebrovascular blood flow and reactivity: a systematic review with meta-analyses. American Journal of Physiology: Heart and Circulatory Physiology, 321 (1) ajpheart.00880.2020, H59-H76. doi: 10.1152/ajpheart.00880.2020
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
2021
Journal Article
Stepped-down intervention programs to promote self-managed physical activity in military service veterans: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials
Gilson, Nicholas D., Papinczak, Zoe E., Mielke, Gregore I., Haslam, Catherine, McKenna, James and Brown, Wendy J. (2021). Stepped-down intervention programs to promote self-managed physical activity in military service veterans: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 24 (11), 1155-1160. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2021.06.008
2021
Journal Article
Trajectories and determinants of weight gain in two cohorts of young adult women born 16 years apart
Brown, Wendy J., Flores, Thaynã R., Keating, Shelley E. and Mielke, Gregore I. (2021). Trajectories and determinants of weight gain in two cohorts of young adult women born 16 years apart. International Journal of Obesity, 45 (7), 1553-1564. doi: 10.1038/s41366-021-00819-0
2021
Journal Article
Physical activity and sitting time from 16 to 24 weeks of pregnancy to 12, 24, and 48 months postpartum: findings from the 2015 Pelotas (Brazil) Birth Cohort Study
Mielke, Gregore I., Crochemore-Silva, Inacio, Domingues, Marlos Rodrigues, Silveira, Mariangela Freitas, Bertoldi, Andréa Dâmaso and Brown, Wendy J. (2021). Physical activity and sitting time from 16 to 24 weeks of pregnancy to 12, 24, and 48 months postpartum: findings from the 2015 Pelotas (Brazil) Birth Cohort Study. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 18 (5), 1-7. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2020-0351
2021
Journal Article
Prospective associations between physical activity and BMI with irregular periods and heavy menstrual bleeding in a large cohort of Australian women
Mena, Gabriela P, Mielke, Gregore I. and Brown, Wendy J. (2021). Prospective associations between physical activity and BMI with irregular periods and heavy menstrual bleeding in a large cohort of Australian women. Human Reproduction, 36 (6), 1481-1491. doi: 10.1093/humrep/deab055
2021
Journal Article
The effect of exercise intensity on chronic inflammation: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Rose, Grace L., Skinner, Tina L., Mielke, Gregore I. and Schaumberg, Mia A. (2021). The effect of exercise intensity on chronic inflammation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 24 (4), 345-351. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2020.10.004
2021
Journal Article
Associations between indicators of energy intake and expenditure with excess weight and obesity among women in sedentary and less-sedentary jobs
Torquati, Luciana, Mielke, Gregore I., Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy L. and Brown, Wendy J. (2021). Associations between indicators of energy intake and expenditure with excess weight and obesity among women in sedentary and less-sedentary jobs. Preventive Medicine, 147 106507, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2021.106507
2021
Journal Article
Effects of the active choices program on self-managed physical activity and social connectedness in Australian Defence Force veterans: protocol for a cluster-randomised trial
Gilson, Nicholas D, Papinczak, Zoe E, Mielke, Gregore Iven, Haslam, Catherine, Fooken, Jonas, McKenna, James and Brown, Wendy J (2021). Effects of the active choices program on self-managed physical activity and social connectedness in Australian Defence Force veterans: protocol for a cluster-randomised trial. JMIR Research Protocols, 10 (2) e21911, 1-8. doi: 10.2196/21911
2021
Journal Article
Physical activity and menopausal symptoms in women who have received menopause-inducing cancer treatments: results from the Women's Wellness After Cancer Program
Bailey, Tom G., Mielke, Gregore I., Skinner, Tina S., Anderson, Debra, Porter-Steele, Janine, Balaam, Sarah, Young, Leonie and McCarthy, Alexandra L. (2021). Physical activity and menopausal symptoms in women who have received menopause-inducing cancer treatments: results from the Women's Wellness After Cancer Program. Menopause, 28 (2), 142-149. doi: 10.1097/gme.0000000000001677
2021
Journal Article
Inequalities on coverage of prenatal assistance in Brazil: a nationwide study
Flores, Thaynã Ramos, Neves, Rosália Garcia, Mielke, Grégore Iven, Bertoldi, Andréa Dâmaso and Nunes, Bruno Pereira (2021). Inequalities on coverage of prenatal assistance in Brazil: a nationwide study. Ciencia e Saude Coletiva, 26 (2), 593-600. doi: 10.1590/1413-81232021262.26792019
2021
Journal Article
Influence of maternal excess weight before pregnancy on breastfeeding and weaning: Pooled analyses of four population-based cohorts born between 1982-2015
Flores, Thaynã Ramos, Mielke, Gregore I., Matijasevich, Alicia, Santos, Iná S., Freitas Da Silveira, Mariângela, Domingues, Marlos R., Bassani, Diego G., Gonçalves, Helen, Horta, Bernardo Lessa and Bertoldi, Andréa Dâmaso (2021). Influence of maternal excess weight before pregnancy on breastfeeding and weaning: Pooled analyses of four population-based cohorts born between 1982-2015. British Journal of Nutrition, 128 (1) PII S0007114521003019, 1-20. doi: 10.1017/S0007114521003019
2021
Journal Article
Motivation for participation in sports among brazilian adults: National household sample survey - 2015 Motivação para participação em esportes entre adultos brasileiros: Pesquisa nacional de amostras de domicílios - 2015
Wendt, Andrea, Ricardo, Luiza Isnardi Cardoso, Costa, Caroline dos Santos, Costa, Francine dos Santos, Flores, Thaynã Ramos, Neves, Rosália Garcia and Mielke, Grégore Iven (2021). Motivation for participation in sports among brazilian adults: National household sample survey - 2015 Motivação para participação em esportes entre adultos brasileiros: Pesquisa nacional de amostras de domicílios - 2015. Ciencia e Saude Coletiva, 26 (S2), 3535-3542. doi: 10.1590/1413-81232021269.2.09272020
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
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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