Dr

Michael Waller

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Background

Dr Michael Waller: is a biostatistician working on the Australian Longitudinal Study of Womens Health (ALSWH). He has previous experience working on cancer screening, and military health studies. His current research focus is using linked data sources to assess dementia rates and risk factors.

Availability

Dr Michael Waller is:
Not available for supervision
Media expert

Fields of research

Biostatistics Clinical sciences Epidemiological modelling Epidemiology Health Sciences Mathematical Sciences Oncology and carcinogenesis Public health Statistical theory Statistics

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), University of Liverpool
  • Masters (Coursework) of Science, University College London
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
  • Journal Peer-Reviewer, Journal of Alzheimers Disease (Associate Editor), Journal of Alzheimers Disease (Associate Editor)
  • Fellow, Royal Statistical Society, Royal Statistical Society

Research interests

  • Dementia Epidemiology

  • Statistical methodology

  • Analysis of Linked Datasets

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145 works between 2004 and 2025
All (145) Journal Article (98) Conference Publication (33) Book (2) Other Outputs (12)

61 - 80 of 145 works

2019

Conference Publication

Pre-pregnancy diet quality and its association with offspring behavioral problems

Gedle Gete, Dereje, Waller, Michael and Mishra, Gita D. (2019). Pre-pregnancy diet quality and its association with offspring behavioral problems. The 11th DOHaD 2019 World Congress, Melbourne, Australia, 20-23 October 2019. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/S2040174419000643

Pre-pregnancy diet quality and its association with offspring behavioral problems

2019

Conference Publication

Effects of maternal diets on preterm birth and low birth weight: a systematic review

Gete, Dereje Gedle, Waller, Michael and Mishra, Gita D. (2019). Effects of maternal diets on preterm birth and low birth weight: a systematic review. 11th DOHaD 2019 World Congress, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 20-23 October 2019. doi: 10.1017/S2040174419000643

Effects of maternal diets on preterm birth and low birth weight: a systematic review

2019

Journal Article

To what extent does age at death account for sex differences in rates of mortality from Alzheimer disease?

Buckley, Rachel F., Waller, Michael, Masters, Colin L. and Dobson, Annette (2019). To what extent does age at death account for sex differences in rates of mortality from Alzheimer disease?. American Journal of Epidemiology, 188 (7) kwz048, 1213-1223. doi: 10.1093/aje/kwz048

To what extent does age at death account for sex differences in rates of mortality from Alzheimer disease?

2019

Journal Article

The epidemiology of psychosis in Indigenous populations in Cape York and the Torres Strait

Gynther, Bruce, Charlson, Fiona, Obrecht, Karin, Waller, Michael, Santomauro, Damian, Whiteford, Harvey and Hunter, Ernest (2019). The epidemiology of psychosis in Indigenous populations in Cape York and the Torres Strait. EClinicalMedicine, 10, 68-77. doi: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2019.04.009

The epidemiology of psychosis in Indigenous populations in Cape York and the Torres Strait

2019

Journal Article

SF-36 normative values according to level of functioning in older women

Peeters, Geeske, Waller, Michael and Dobson, Annette J. (2019). SF-36 normative values according to level of functioning in older women. Quality of Life Research, 28 (4), 979-989. doi: 10.1007/s11136-018-2077-z

SF-36 normative values according to level of functioning in older women

2019

Journal Article

Comparison of two co-located Infantry Battalions during the 1918 influenza pandemic with very different mortality experiences

Shanks, D. and Waller, M. (2019). Comparison of two co-located Infantry Battalions during the 1918 influenza pandemic with very different mortality experiences. Journal of Military and Veterans Health, 27 (1), 6-10.

Comparison of two co-located Infantry Battalions during the 1918 influenza pandemic with very different mortality experiences

2019

Conference Publication

Queensland PrEP demonstration study: risk compensation, STI rates and adherence

Rolley, Adam, Waller, Michael, Bell, Sara Fiona Elisabeth, Fitzgerald, Lisa, Williams, Owain, Gilks, Charles, Russell, Darren and Dean, Judith Ann (2019). Queensland PrEP demonstration study: risk compensation, STI rates and adherence. 2019 Australasian HIV and AIDS Conference, Perth, WA Australia, 17-20 September 2019. Herston, QLD Australia:

Queensland PrEP demonstration study: risk compensation, STI rates and adherence

2018

Journal Article

Use of on-line or paper surveys by Australian women: a longitudinal study of users, devices and cohort retention

Fitzgerald, David, Hockey, Richard, Jones, Mark, Mishra, Gita, Waller, Michael and Dobson, Annette (2018). Use of on-line or paper surveys by Australian women: a longitudinal study of users, devices and cohort retention. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 21 (3) e10672, 1-18. doi: 10.2196/10672

Use of on-line or paper surveys by Australian women: a longitudinal study of users, devices and cohort retention

2018

Other Outputs

Self-reported health of Australian Defence Force personnel after use of anti-malarial drugs on deployment

Waller, M., Runge, C. E., Charlson, F. J. and Whiteford, H. A. (2018). Self-reported health of Australian Defence Force personnel after use of anti-malarial drugs on deployment. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland, School of Public Health.

Self-reported health of Australian Defence Force personnel after use of anti-malarial drugs on deployment

2018

Journal Article

Retrospective self-reported dietary supplement use by Australian military personnel during deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan: results from the Middle East area of operations health study

Lui, Chi-Wai, Waller, Michael, Bell, Alison and van der Pols, Jolieke C. (2018). Retrospective self-reported dietary supplement use by Australian military personnel during deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan: results from the Middle East area of operations health study. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 44 (6) apnm-2018-0576, 1-7. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2018-0576

Retrospective self-reported dietary supplement use by Australian military personnel during deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan: results from the Middle East area of operations health study

2018

Journal Article

Sex, amyloid, and APOE ε4 and risk of cognitive decline in preclinical Alzheimer's disease: Findings from three well-characterized cohorts

Buckley, Rachel F., Mormino, Elizabeth C., Amariglio, Rebecca E., Properzi, Michael J., Rabin, Jennifer S., Lim, Yen Ying, Papp, Kathryn V., Jacobs, Heidi I. L., Burnham, Samantha, Hanseeuw, Bernard J., Doré, Vincent, Dobson, Annette, Masters, Colin L., Waller, Michael, Rowe, Christopher C., Maruff, Paul, Donohue, Michael C., Rentz, Dorene M., Kirn, Dylan, Hedden, Trey, Chhatwal, Jasmeer, Schultz, Aaron P., Johnson, Keith A., Villemagne, Victor L., Sperling, Reisa A., Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative, Australian Imaging, Biomarker and Lifestyle study of ageing and Harvard Aging Brain Study (2018). Sex, amyloid, and APOE ε4 and risk of cognitive decline in preclinical Alzheimer's disease: Findings from three well-characterized cohorts. Alzheimers and Dementia, 14 (9), 1193-1203. doi: 10.1016/j.jalz.2018.04.010

Sex, amyloid, and APOE ε4 and risk of cognitive decline in preclinical Alzheimer's disease: Findings from three well-characterized cohorts

2018

Journal Article

Physical activity and body mass shape quality of life trajectories in mid-age women

Kanesarajah, Jeeva, Waller, Michael, Whitty, Jennifer A. and Mishra, Gita D. (2018). Physical activity and body mass shape quality of life trajectories in mid-age women. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 42 (4), 403-409. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.12802

Physical activity and body mass shape quality of life trajectories in mid-age women

2017

Journal Article

Estimating the prevalence of dementia using multiple linked administrative health records and capture–recapture methodology

Waller, Michael, Mishra, Gita D. and Dobson, Annette J. (2017). Estimating the prevalence of dementia using multiple linked administrative health records and capture–recapture methodology. Emerging Themes in Epidemiology, 14 (3) 3, 3-9. doi: 10.1186/s12982-017-0057-3

Estimating the prevalence of dementia using multiple linked administrative health records and capture–recapture methodology

2017

Journal Article

Multimorbidity and quality of life at mid-life: A systematic review of general population studies

Kanesarajah, Jeeva, Waller, Michael, Whitty, Jennifer A. and Mishra, Gita D. (2017). Multimorbidity and quality of life at mid-life: A systematic review of general population studies. Maturitas, 109, 53-62. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2017.12.004

Multimorbidity and quality of life at mid-life: A systematic review of general population studies

2017

Journal Article

[P2–535]: DIFFERENCES IN LONGEVITY AND DEATH CERTIFICATION ACCOUNT FOR SEX DISPARITY IN DEMENTIA MORTALITY RATES

Buckley, Rachel F., Waller, Michael, Masters, Colin L. and Dobson, Annette (2017). [P2–535]: DIFFERENCES IN LONGEVITY AND DEATH CERTIFICATION ACCOUNT FOR SEX DISPARITY IN DEMENTIA MORTALITY RATES. Alzheimer's & Dementia, 13 (7S_Part_17). doi: 10.1016/j.jalz.2017.06.1193

[P2–535]: DIFFERENCES IN LONGEVITY AND DEATH CERTIFICATION ACCOUNT FOR SEX DISPARITY IN DEMENTIA MORTALITY RATES

2017

Conference Publication

Frailty and risk for dementia: the Australian longitudinal study on women’s health

Gardiner, P., Waller, M., Mishra, G. and Dobson, A.J. (2017). Frailty and risk for dementia: the Australian longitudinal study on women’s health. 21st International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) World Congress, San Francisco, CA United States, 23-27 July 2017. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/geroni/igx004.3823

Frailty and risk for dementia: the Australian longitudinal study on women’s health

2017

Conference Publication

Impact of obesity on dementia: free life expectancies in older Australian women

Gardiner, P., Jagger, C., Waller, M., Mishra, G. and Dobson, A.J. (2017). Impact of obesity on dementia: free life expectancies in older Australian women. 21st International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) World Congress, San Francisco, CA United States, 23-27 July 2017 . Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press . doi: 10.1093/geroni/igx004.4545

Impact of obesity on dementia: free life expectancies in older Australian women

2017

Journal Article

A pro-inflammatory diet is associated with increased risk of developing hypertension among middle-aged women

Vissers, L. E. T., Waller, M., van der Schouw, Y. T., Hebert, J. R., Shivappa, N., Schoenaker, D. A. J. M. and Mishra, G. D. (2017). A pro-inflammatory diet is associated with increased risk of developing hypertension among middle-aged women. Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, 27 (6), 564-570. doi: 10.1016/j.numecd.2017.03.005

A pro-inflammatory diet is associated with increased risk of developing hypertension among middle-aged women

2017

Journal Article

The relationship between SF-6D utility scores and lifestyle factors across three life stages: evidence from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health

Kanesarajah, Jeeva, Waller, Michael, Whitty, Jennifer A. and Mishra, Gita D. (2017). The relationship between SF-6D utility scores and lifestyle factors across three life stages: evidence from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health. Quality of Life Research, 26 (6), 1-13. doi: 10.1007/s11136-017-1498-4

The relationship between SF-6D utility scores and lifestyle factors across three life stages: evidence from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health

2016

Journal Article

Characteristics of Queensland physicians and the influence of rural exposure on practice location

Runge, C. E., MacKenzie, A., Loos, C., Waller, M., Gabbett, M., Mills, R. and Eley, D. S. (2016). Characteristics of Queensland physicians and the influence of rural exposure on practice location. Internal Medicine Journal, 46 (8), 981-985. doi: 10.1111/imj.13156

Characteristics of Queensland physicians and the influence of rural exposure on practice location

Past funding

  • 2019 - 2022
    Improving Australia's Dementia Statistic
    Boosting Dementia Research Grants Scheme (PR6): Improving Dementia Data and Methods
    Open grant
  • 2018
    ARP1711: Self-reported health of Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel after use of anti-malarial drugs on deployment
    Department of Veterans' Affairs
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Health service use in the last two years of life by older Australian women with dementia, heart disease, stroke or lung disease
    Commonwealth Department of Health
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    A temporal analysis of the healthy soldier effect
    Department of Veterans' Affairs
    Open grant

Availability

Dr Michael Waller is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Current supervision

Completed supervision

Enquiries

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  • ALSWH
  • Dementia
  • Linked data
  • Statistics

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