Overview
Background
Dr Marloes Dekker Nitert is an Associate Professor at The University of Queensland. Marloes is a biomedical researcher with a PhD from Lund University in Sweden. Her research focuses on the role of metabolism in complications of pregnancy. She currently heads a laboratory research group at the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences studying the role of metabolism in pregnancy complications and especially how the gut microbiome contributes to a healthy pregnancy and to pregnancy complications. Marloes works closely together with clinician-scientists and clinicians at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and the Mater Mothers' Hospital to do her translational research. Marloes is a board member of the Australian Society for Medical Research and a past Council member of the Society of Obstetric Medicine Australia and New Zealand.
Availability
- Associate Professor Marloes Nitert Dekker is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Licentiate of Medical Sciences, Linköping University
- Doctor of Philosophy of Medical Sciences, Lund University
- Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Research, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Research interests
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Microbiome in pregnancy
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Complications of pregnancy
Works
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2014
Journal Article
Probiotics for preventing gestational diabetes (Review)
Barrett, Helen L., Nitert, Marloes Dekker, Conwell, Louise S. and Callaway, Leonie K. (2014). Probiotics for preventing gestational diabetes (Review). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2014 (2) CD009951. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009951.pub2
2014
Journal Article
Maternal lipids in pre-eclampsia: innocent bystander or culprit?
Barrett, Helen L., Dekker Nitert, Marloes, McIntyre, H. David and Callaway, Leonie K. (2014). Maternal lipids in pre-eclampsia: innocent bystander or culprit?. Hypertension in Pregnancy, 33 (4), 508-523. doi: 10.3109/10641955.2014.946614
2014
Conference Publication
Expression of Placental Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 (Fgf21) Is Increased in Placental Tissue From Pregnancies with Preeclampsia
Romero, Katherin Scholz, Barrett, Helen, Kubala, Marta, McIntyre, David, Callaway, Leonie and Nitert, Marloes Dekker (2014). Expression of Placental Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 (Fgf21) Is Increased in Placental Tissue From Pregnancies with Preeclampsia. International Federation of Placenta Associations (IFPA)/EPG Meeting Conference location Paris, France Conference dates 09-12September 2014, Paris, France, 09-12 September 2014. Camden, London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.placenta.2014.06.271
2014
Journal Article
Differential response to lipopolysaccharide by JEG-3 and BeWo human choriocarcinoma cell lines
Koh, Yong Q., Chan, Hsiu-Wen, Dekker Nitert, Marloes, Vaswani, Kanchan, Mitchell, Murray D. and Rice, Gregory E. (2014). Differential response to lipopolysaccharide by JEG-3 and BeWo human choriocarcinoma cell lines. European Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 175 (1), 129-133. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2013.12.032
2014
Journal Article
Increased placental expression of fibroblast growth factor 21 in gestational diabetes mellitus
Dekker Nitert, Marloes, Barrett, Helen L., Kubala, Marta H., Scholz Romero, Katherin, Denny, Kerina J., Woodruff, Trent M., David McIntyre, H. David and Callaway, Leonie K. (2014). Increased placental expression of fibroblast growth factor 21 in gestational diabetes mellitus. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 99 (4), E591.1-E591.8. doi: 10.1210/jc.2013-2581
2014
Journal Article
Validation of a triglyceride meter for use in pregnancy
Barrett, Helen L., Dekker Nitert, Marloes, D'Emden, Michael, McIntyre, H. David and Callaway, Leonie K. (2014). Validation of a triglyceride meter for use in pregnancy. BMC Research Notes, 7 (1) 679, 679.1-679.4. doi: 10.1186/1756-0500-7-679
2014
Conference Publication
Serotonin receptors HTR1D and HTR2A are differentially expressed in human type 2 diabetes islet donors and regulate insulin secretion in vitro in human islets and INS (832/13) cells
Bennet, H., Balhuizen, A., Benavente, A. Medina, Nitert, M. Dekker, Essen, S., Spegel, P., Storm, P., Krus, U., Wierup, N. and Fex, M. (2014). Serotonin receptors HTR1D and HTR2A are differentially expressed in human type 2 diabetes islet donors and regulate insulin secretion in vitro in human islets and INS (832/13) cells. 50th EASD Annual Meeting, Vienna, Austria, 15-19 September 2014. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer.
2014
Book Chapter
Preconception care and barriers to addressing overweight and obesity: a focus on weight loss advice and weight loss strategies
Dekker Nitert, M., Barrett, H. L., de Jersey, S., Matusiak, K., McIntyre, H. D. and Callaway, L. K. (2014). Preconception care and barriers to addressing overweight and obesity: a focus on weight loss advice and weight loss strategies. Handbook of diet and nutrition in the menstrual cycle, periconception and fertility. (pp. 327-342) edited by HollinsMartin, C, VanDenAkker, O, Martin, C and Preedy, VR. Wageningen, Netherlands: Wageningen Academic Publishers. doi: 10.3920/978-90-8686-767-7.020
2014
Journal Article
Normalizing metabolism in diabetic pregnancy: Is it time to target lipids?
Barrett, Helen L., Nitert, Marloes Dekker, McIntyre, H. David and Callaway, Leonie K. (2014). Normalizing metabolism in diabetic pregnancy: Is it time to target lipids?. Diabetes Care, 37 (5), 1484-1493. doi: 10.2337/dc13-1934
2014
Journal Article
Predictors of preeclampsia in women in the metformin in gestational diabetes (MiG) study
Barrett, Helen L., Dekker Nitert, Marloes, McIntyre, H. David, Hague, William M., Callaway, Leonie K. and Rowan, Janet (2014). Predictors of preeclampsia in women in the metformin in gestational diabetes (MiG) study. Journal of Diabetes and Metabolism, 5 (7) 395, 395.1-395.8. doi: 10.4172/2155-6156.1000395
2014
Conference Publication
Lipotoxicity alters the genome-wide epigenetic pattern in human pancreatic islets
Ling, C. A., Hall, E., Volkov, P., Dayeh, T., Bacos, K., Ronn, T. and Nitert, M. Dekker (2014). Lipotoxicity alters the genome-wide epigenetic pattern in human pancreatic islets. 50th EASD Annual Meeting, Vienna, Austria, 15-19 September 2014. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer.
2014
Journal Article
Periconception weight loss: Common sense for mothers, but what about for babies?
Matusiak, Kristine, Barrett, Helen L., Callaway, Leonie K. and Nitert, Marloes Dekker (2014). Periconception weight loss: Common sense for mothers, but what about for babies?. Journal of Obesity, 2014 (1) 204295, 204295-10. doi: 10.1155/2014/204295
2014
Conference Publication
Placental Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 (FGF21) mRNA but Not Protein Expression Is Increased in Preeclampsia
Romero, Katherin Scholz, Barrett, Helen L., Kubala, Marta H., McIntyre, Harold David, Callaway, Leonie K. and Nitert, Marloes Dekker (2014). Placental Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 (FGF21) mRNA but Not Protein Expression Is Increased in Preeclampsia. Endocrine Society's 96th Annual Meeting and Expo, Chicago, IL, United States, 21-24 June 2014. Washington, DC, United States: Endocrine Society.
2013
Journal Article
The effect of gestational age on angiogenic gene expression in the rat placenta
Vaswani, Kanchan, Hum, Melissa Wen-Ching, Chan, Hsiu-Wen, Ryan, Jennifer, Wood-Bradley, Ryan J., Nitert, Marloes Dekker, Mitchell, Murray D., Armitage, James A. and Rice, Gregory E. (2013). The effect of gestational age on angiogenic gene expression in the rat placenta. PloS One, 8 (12) e83762, e83762. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0083762
2013
Journal Article
The conundrum of eclampsia and fitness to drive
Barrett, Helen L., Nitert Dekker, Helen L., Lust, Karin, Fagermo, Narelle, Wolski, Penny and Callaway, Leonie K. (2013). The conundrum of eclampsia and fitness to drive. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 53 (6), 540-543. doi: 10.1111/ajo.12139
2013
Journal Article
DNA methylation of the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor (GLP1R) in human pancreatic islets
Hall, Elin, Dayeh, Tasnim, Kirkpatrick, Clare L., Wollheim, Claes B., Nitert, Marloes Dekker and Ling, Charlotte (2013). DNA methylation of the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor (GLP1R) in human pancreatic islets. BMC Medical Genetics, 14 (76) 76, 1-7. doi: 10.1186/1471-2350-14-76
2013
Journal Article
Determinants of maternal triglycerides in women with gestational diabetes mellitus in the Metformin in Gestational Diabetes (MiG) Study
Barrett, Helen L., Nitert, Marloes Dekicer, Jones, Lee, O'Rourke, Peter, Lust, Karin, Gatford, Kathryn L., De Blasio, Miles J., Coat, Suzette, Owens, Julie A., Hague, William M., McIntyre, H. David, Callaway, Leonie and Rowan, Janet (2013). Determinants of maternal triglycerides in women with gestational diabetes mellitus in the Metformin in Gestational Diabetes (MiG) Study. Diabetes Care, 36 (7), 1941-1946. doi: 10.2337/dc12-2132
2013
Journal Article
A six months exercise intervention influences the genome-wide DNA methylation pattern in human adipose tissue
Ronn, Tina, Volkov, Petr, Davegardh, Cajsa, Dayeh, Tasnim, Hall, Elin, Olsson, Anders H., Nilsson, Emma, Tornberg, Asa, Nitert, Marloes Dekker, Eriksson, Karl-Fredrik, Jones, Helena A., Groop, Leif and Ling, Charlotte (2013). A six months exercise intervention influences the genome-wide DNA methylation pattern in human adipose tissue. PLoS Genetics, 9 (6) e1003572, e1003572.1-e1003572.16. doi: 10.1371/journal.pgen.1003572
2013
Journal Article
Does a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy help predict future essential hypertension? Findings from a prospective pregnancy cohort study
Callaway, L. K., Mamun, A., McIntyre, H. D., Williams, G. M., Najman, J. M., Nitert, M. D. and Lawlor, D.A. (2013). Does a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy help predict future essential hypertension? Findings from a prospective pregnancy cohort study. Journal of Human Hypertension, 27 (5), 309-314. doi: 10.1038/jhh.2012.45
2013
Journal Article
Coordinate changes in histone modifications, mRNA levels, and metabolite profiles in clonal INS-1 832/13 beta-cells accompany functional adaptations to lipotoxicity
Malmgren, Siri, Spegel, Peter, Danielsson, Anders P. H., Nagorny, Cecilia L., Andersson, Lotta E., Nitert, Marloes Dekker, Ridderstrale, Martin, Mulder, Hindrik and Ling, Charlotte (2013). Coordinate changes in histone modifications, mRNA levels, and metabolite profiles in clonal INS-1 832/13 beta-cells accompany functional adaptations to lipotoxicity. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 288 (17), 11973-11987. doi: 10.1074/jbc.M112.422527
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
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Available projects
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Comparing the composition of the gut microbiota between pregnant women with and without previous bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery, a surgery used to reduce the size of the stomach and thereby reduce body weight, changes dietary intake. Outside pregnancy, the surgery and the change in diet are associated with changes to the composition of the gut microbiota. Pregnancy also changes the composition of the gut microbiota and may contribute to the physiological changes in metabolism of the mother that ensure adequate nutrient supply to the baby. It is not clear if women who had bariatric surgery prior to falling pregnant have similar or different changes to the composition of the gut microbiota. In this project, you would do a comparison of the composition of the gut microbiota between these two groups of women and link this to the levels of biochemical and hormonal markers.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
The impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on infant development via changes to dietary intake and quality, mental health, and the gut microbiome of Queensland families
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Danielle Borg, Professor Kym Rae
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Doctor Philosophy
Pregnancy after bariatric surgery
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor David McIntyre
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Doctor Philosophy
Pregnancy after bariatric surgery
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor David McIntyre
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Doctor Philosophy
Women's experiences of dietary management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Shelley Wilkinson, Associate Professor Susie de Jersey
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Doctor Philosophy
Cattle Pregnancy and Methane Emissions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Elizabeth Ross, Associate Professor Marina Fortes
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Doctor Philosophy
Cattle Pregnancy and Methane Emissions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Elizabeth Ross, Associate Professor Marina Fortes
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Doctor Philosophy
Cattle Pregnancy and Methane Emissions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Elizabeth Ross, Associate Professor Marina Fortes
Completed supervision
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
The prevalence and management of ketones in pregnancy
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Leonie Callaway
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
The gut microbiome in overweight and obese pregnant women.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Leonie Callaway, Professor Mark Morrison
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Changes in Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Body Composition, Inflammation, and the Gut Microbiome in Cancer Survivors in Response to High Intensity Interval Training
Associate Advisor
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Infant body composition as a predictor of childhood obesity, cardiovascular risk and inflammatory markers
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Yvonne Eiby
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Genetic and biochemical analysis of host-microbe interactions affecting gut homeostasis: functional and genomic analysis of polyphenol catabolism by bacteria from Clostridium cluster IV
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mark Morrison
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2017
Master Philosophy
Periconception weight loss: what are the effects on the HPA axis in the infant?
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Leonie Callaway
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Maternal lipids and placental lipases in complicated pregnancy.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Leonie Callaway, Emeritus Professor David McIntyre
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