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Professor Jeff Coombes
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Jeff Coombes

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Overview

Background

Jeff Coombes is a Professor in the School of Human Movement Studies. He completed undergraduate degrees in applied science and education and a research Masters at the University of Tasmania before gaining a PhD from the University of Florida. After completing his PhD he returned to Australia to spend two years in an academic position at the University of Tasmania before moving to the University of Queensland in 2000.

Jeff's research interests focus on determining the optimal exercise prescription for improving health. With theoretical backgrounds in biochemistry and physiology he conducts human studies and basic science projects. His findings have emphasised the importance of cardiorespiratory fitness for health benefits and many of his current projects are using high intensity interval to improve fitness and investigate outcomes. The basic science projects are identifying the mechanisms that explain the health benefits of exercise and include work in the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems at cellular and molecular levels. He is also a passionate advocate on the importance of fitness for health and delivers many presentations to impact on public health. His research group comprises doctors, postdoctoral fellows and PhD students and uses the extensive resources of the exercise physiology and exercise biochemistry laboratories in the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences.

Current research projects of the group include;

  • High intensity interval training in patients with chronic kidney disease
  • High intensity interval training in patients with metabolic syndrome
  • High intensity interval training in overweight and obese children and adolescents
  • Cardiorespiratory fitness and outcome in patients receiving a liver transplant
  • Multi-disciplinary lifestyle intervention in patients with chronic kidney disease
  • Exercise training in patients with diabetic cardiac autonomic neuropathy
  • Oxidative stress and antioxidant biomarkers to predict the cardiorespiratory fitness response to exercise
  • Molecular mechanisms of exercise cardioprotection: relations with oxidative stress
  • Activation of NRF2 by nutritional supplementation in patients with type 2 diabetes
  • Exercise-training and skeletal muscle O-glycnacylation
  • Antioxidant supplementation in health and disease

Availability

Professor Jeff Coombes is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Research interests

  • Exercise is Medicine

Works

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628 works between 1996 and 2025

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2013

Conference Publication

Altered cardiac structure, diastolic function and markers of cardiovascular risk (inflammation, oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction) in adolescents with type 1 diabetes

Conwell, Louise S., Baskerville, Tracey, Duncan, Danusia, Greer, Ristan M., Coombes, Jeff S., Leong, Gary M., Harris, Mark and Kostner, Karam (2013). Altered cardiac structure, diastolic function and markers of cardiovascular risk (inflammation, oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction) in adolescents with type 1 diabetes. APEG 2013: Australasian Paediatric Endocrine Group Annual Scientific Meeting, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 28-31 July, 2013.

Altered cardiac structure, diastolic function and markers of cardiovascular risk (inflammation, oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction) in adolescents with type 1 diabetes

2013

Conference Publication

Investigating the clinical effect of resveratrol in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomised, double blind, placebo-controlled trial

Chachay, V. S., Martin, J. H., Prins, J. B., Whitehead, J. P., O'Moore-Sullivan, T. M., Lee, P., Franklin, M., Klein, K., Taylor, P. J., Ferguson, M., Coombes, J. S., Thomas, G. P., Cowin, G. J., Kirkpatrick, C. M. J., Macdonald, G. A. and Hickman, I. J. (2013). Investigating the clinical effect of resveratrol in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomised, double blind, placebo-controlled trial. Australian Gastroenterology Week 2013, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 7-9 October 2013. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/jgh.12365_5

Investigating the clinical effect of resveratrol in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomised, double blind, placebo-controlled trial

2013

Conference Publication

Oxidative stress is associated with poor grip strength and sarcopenia in patients with chronic kidney disease

Weston, K., Howden, E., Briskey, D., Isbel, N. and Coombes, J. (2013). Oxidative stress is associated with poor grip strength and sarcopenia in patients with chronic kidney disease. 49th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 9-11 September 2013. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/nep.12121

Oxidative stress is associated with poor grip strength and sarcopenia in patients with chronic kidney disease

2013

Conference Publication

Peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-y activation does not protect human kidney proximal tubular epithelial cells against oxidative stress

Small, D., Morais, C., Johnson, D., Coombes, J. and Gobe, G. (2013). Peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-y activation does not protect human kidney proximal tubular epithelial cells against oxidative stress. 49th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 9-11 September 2013. Richmond, VIC Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/nep.12121

Peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-y activation does not protect human kidney proximal tubular epithelial cells against oxidative stress

2013

Conference Publication

Altered cardiovascular risk markers, cardiac structure and cardiac function in adolescents with type 1 diabetes

Conwell, Louise S., Baskerville, Tracey, Duncan, Danusia, Greer, Ristan M., Coombes, Jeff S., Cardinal, John, Leong, Gary M., Harris, Mark and Kostner, Karam (2013). Altered cardiovascular risk markers, cardiac structure and cardiac function in adolescents with type 1 diabetes. WDC 2013: 22nd World Diabetes Congress & IDF 2013: International Diabetes Federation Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 2-6 December, 2013. Brussels, Belgium: International Diabetes Federation.

Altered cardiovascular risk markers, cardiac structure and cardiac function in adolescents with type 1 diabetes

2013

Book Chapter

Questions about patients’ experiences and concerns: examples of appraisals from different health professions

Bennett, Sally, Bennett, John, Boyle, Mal, Coombes, Jeff, Lockwood, Craig, Nissen, Lisa, Pirotta, Marie, Sanders, Sharon and Skeat, Jemma (2013). Questions about patients’ experiences and concerns: examples of appraisals from different health professions. Evidence-based practice across the health professions. (pp. 240-282) edited by Tammy Hoffmann, Sally Bennett and Chris Del Mar. Sydney, NSW, Australia: Elsevier.

Questions about patients’ experiences and concerns: examples of appraisals from different health professions

2013

Book Chapter

Questions about diagnosis: examples of appraisals from different health professions

Del Mar, Chris, Bennett, Sally, Boyle, Mal, Coombes, Jeff, Elkins, Mark R., Morgan, Angela, Nissen, Lisa, Rickard, Claire, Sanders, Sharon, Schneider-Kolsky, Michal and Skeat, Jemma (2013). Questions about diagnosis: examples of appraisals from different health professions. Evidence-based practice across the health professions. (pp. 153-176) edited by Tammy Hoffmann, Sally Bennett and Chris Del Mar. Sydney, NSW, Australia: Elsevier.

Questions about diagnosis: examples of appraisals from different health professions

2013

Conference Publication

Global longitudinal strain is associated with obesity, inflammation, uremic toxins and arterial stiffness in patients with chronic kidney disease stages 3 and 4

Krishnasamy, R., Hawley, C., Campbell, K., Rossi, M., Coombes, J., Leano, R., Stanton, T. and Isbel, N. (2013). Global longitudinal strain is associated with obesity, inflammation, uremic toxins and arterial stiffness in patients with chronic kidney disease stages 3 and 4. 49th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 9-11 September 2013. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell.

Global longitudinal strain is associated with obesity, inflammation, uremic toxins and arterial stiffness in patients with chronic kidney disease stages 3 and 4

2013

Conference Publication

Mitochondrial Homeostasis Is Impeded by Degradation and Autophagy in Oxidative Stress-Induced Renal Cell Injury

Small, David M., Bennett, Nigel C., Coombes, Jeff, Johnson, David W. and Gobe, Glenda C. (2013). Mitochondrial Homeostasis Is Impeded by Degradation and Autophagy in Oxidative Stress-Induced Renal Cell Injury. 50th European Renal Association European Dialysis and Transplant Association Congress, Istanbul Turkey, 18-21 May 2013. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/ndt/gft114

Mitochondrial Homeostasis Is Impeded by Degradation and Autophagy in Oxidative Stress-Induced Renal Cell Injury

2012

Conference Publication

Does training status influence peak caffeine levels following caffeine ingestion?

Skinner, T., Jenkins, D., Coombes, J., Leveritt, M. and Taaffe, D. (2012). Does training status influence peak caffeine levels following caffeine ingestion?. Be Active 2012, Unknown, Unknown. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.129

Does training status influence peak caffeine levels following caffeine ingestion?

2012

Journal Article

Diagnostic accuracy of heart-rate recovery after exercise in the assessment of diabetic cardiac autonomic neuropathy

Sacre, J. W., Jellis, C. L., Coombes, J. S. and Marwick, T. H. (2012). Diagnostic accuracy of heart-rate recovery after exercise in the assessment of diabetic cardiac autonomic neuropathy. Diabetic Medicine, 29 (9), E312-E320. doi: 10.1111/j.1464-5491.2012.03719.x

Diagnostic accuracy of heart-rate recovery after exercise in the assessment of diabetic cardiac autonomic neuropathy

2012

Journal Article

Performance benefits of rehydration with intravenous fluid and oral glycerol

Van Rosendal, Simon P., Strobel, Natalie A., Osborne, Mark A., Fassett, Robert G. and Coombes, Jeff S. (2012). Performance benefits of rehydration with intravenous fluid and oral glycerol. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 44 (9), 1780-1790. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e31825420f4

Performance benefits of rehydration with intravenous fluid and oral glycerol

2012

Journal Article

Relationship between antioxidant enzyme genotype and activity and kidney function: a case-control study

Crawford, Amanda, Fassett, Robert G., Coombes, Jeff S., Kunde, Dale A., Ahuja, Kiran D. K., Robertson, Iain K., Ball, Madeleine J. and Geraghty, Dominic P. (2012). Relationship between antioxidant enzyme genotype and activity and kidney function: a case-control study. Clinical Nephrology, 78 (2), 135-144. doi: 10.5414/CN107421

Relationship between antioxidant enzyme genotype and activity and kidney function: a case-control study

2012

Journal Article

Exercise training in chronic kidney disease patients

Howden, Erin J., Fassett, Robert G., Isbel, Nicole M. and Coombes, Jeff S. (2012). Exercise training in chronic kidney disease patients. Sports Medicine, 42 (6), 473-488. doi: 10.2165/11630800-000000000-00000

Exercise training in chronic kidney disease patients

2012

Journal Article

Relationships between single nucleotide polymorphisms of antioxidant enzymes and disease

Crawford, Amanda, Fassett, Robert G., Geraghty, Dominic P., Kunde, Dale A., Ball, Madeleine J., Robertson, Iain K. and Coombes, Jeff S. (2012). Relationships between single nucleotide polymorphisms of antioxidant enzymes and disease. Gene, 501 (2), 89-103. doi: 10.1016/j.gene.2012.04.011

Relationships between single nucleotide polymorphisms of antioxidant enzymes and disease

2012

Journal Article

Contribution of autonomic dysfunction to abnormal exercise blood pressure in type 2 diabetes mellitus

Weston, Kassia S., Sacre, Julian S., Jellis, Christine L. and Coombes, Jeff S. (2012). Contribution of autonomic dysfunction to abnormal exercise blood pressure in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 16 (1), 8-12. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2012.04.001

Contribution of autonomic dysfunction to abnormal exercise blood pressure in type 2 diabetes mellitus

2012

Journal Article

Oxidative stress, anti-oxidant therapies and chronic kidney disease

Small, David M., Coombes, Jeff S., Bennett, Nigel, Johnson, David W. and Gobe, Glenda C. (2012). Oxidative stress, anti-oxidant therapies and chronic kidney disease. Nephrology, 17 (4), 311-321. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1797.2012.01572.x

Oxidative stress, anti-oxidant therapies and chronic kidney disease

2012

Journal Article

Reduced circulating oxidized LDL is associated with hypocholesterolemia and enhanced thiol status in Gilbert syndrome

Boon, Ai-Ching, Hawkins, Clare L., Bisht, Kavita, Coombes, Jeff S., Bakrania, Bhavisha, Wagner, Karl-Heinz and Bulmer, Andrew C. (2012). Reduced circulating oxidized LDL is associated with hypocholesterolemia and enhanced thiol status in Gilbert syndrome. Free Radical Biology and Medicine, 52 (10), 2120-2127. doi: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2012.03.002

Reduced circulating oxidized LDL is associated with hypocholesterolemia and enhanced thiol status in Gilbert syndrome

2012

Journal Article

EFFICACY OF EXERCISE TRAINING IN THE TREATMENT OF SUBCLINICAL MYOCARDIAL DISEASE IN TYPE 2 DIABETES: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL

Sacre, Julian W., Jellis, Christine, Jenkins, Carly, Stanton, Tony, Coombes, Jeff S. and Marwick, Thomas (2012). EFFICACY OF EXERCISE TRAINING IN THE TREATMENT OF SUBCLINICAL MYOCARDIAL DISEASE IN TYPE 2 DIABETES: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 59 (13). doi: 10.1016/s0735-1097(12)61250-9

EFFICACY OF EXERCISE TRAINING IN THE TREATMENT OF SUBCLINICAL MYOCARDIAL DISEASE IN TYPE 2 DIABETES: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL

2012

Journal Article

The effects of immunosuppressants on vascular function, systemic oxidative stress and inflammation in rats

Shing, Cecilia M., Fassett, Robert G., Brown, Lindsay and Coombes, Jeff S. (2012). The effects of immunosuppressants on vascular function, systemic oxidative stress and inflammation in rats. Transplant International, 25 (3), 337-346. doi: 10.1111/j.1432-2277.2011.01420.x

The effects of immunosuppressants on vascular function, systemic oxidative stress and inflammation in rats

Funding

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2028
    Effectiveness of a Healthy Lifestyle and Resilience Program in New-Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis
    NHMRC MRFF Clinician Researchers Applied Research in Health
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2025
    Feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness of the Physical Activity Intelligence (PAI) e-health program for cardiac patients from the Defence community
    Defence Health Foundation Grants for Medical Research
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2027
    Structured exercise program to reduce fatigue in patients receiving dialysis: a preference-stratified adaptive trial (M-FIT) (MRFF RCRDUN led by University of Sydney)
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2025
    High intensity exercise targeting insulin resistance in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis: is it safe, effective and feasible in practice?
    Diabetes Australia Research Program
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2022 - 2023
    Enhancing the value of virtual care services through improving staff & patient digital health literacy for the management of complex chronic conditions (Metro South Research Support Scheme led by MS)
    Metro South Research Support Scheme Co-funded Collaboration Grant
    Open grant
  • 2022
    Wellbeing and Healthy Lifestyle Program for People with Rheumatoid Arthritis (Arthritis Australia Project Grant led by Griffith University)
    Griffith University
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2022
    Effect of high intensity interval training (HIIT) on human gut microbiome functional diversity, inflammation and body composition in colorectal cancer survivors
    University of Newcastle
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2023
    Sarcoplasmic reticulum-mitochondrial functional interactions in muscle
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    Optimising Exercise Prescription and Delivery in Congenital Heart Disease - The Congenital Heart Fitness Intervention Trial: CH-FIT (MRFF Congenital Heart grant administered by University of Sydney)
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2024
    Centre for Research Excellence in Digestive Health (NHMRC CRE administered by University of Newcastle)
    University of Newcastle
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2021
    Utilising health technologies to deliver lifestyle intervention from a specialist centre to the homes of people with complex chronic conditions
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2024
    Intense exercise for survival among men with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer (INTERVAL-MCRPC)
    Movember Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Feasibility, acceptability and efficacy of the Physical Activity Index (PAI) e-health Program in Type 2 Diabetes
    Diabetes Australia Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Targeting neuromuscular stability in motor neuron disease
    Motor Neurone Disease Research Institute of Australia Inc
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Metabolic exploration in neurodegenerative disease (MEND): synergy between derangements in systemic and muscle metabolism in MND
    Motor Neurone Disease Research Institute of Australia Inc
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2020
    BRAIN Training Trial: Balance, Resistance, or INterval Training Trial: A Randomised Controlled Trial of Three Exercise Modalities in Mild Cognitive Impairment (NHMRC Project Grant admin by Uni Sydney)
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2024
    Intense exercise for survival among men with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer (INTERVAL - MCRPC): A Multicentre, Randomized, Controlled Phase III Study
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Resistive Breathing and Respiratory Muscle Induced Oxidative Stress (Internal Grant administered by University of Southern Queensland)
    University of Southern Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Feasibility, Safety, Adherence and Efficacy of High Intensity Interval Training in Hospital-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation
    Wesley Medical Research Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2020
    Enhancing Language Learning in Ageing With Exercise
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Predicting the Variability of Response to High Intensity Interval Training (Collaborative Research Network for Advancing Exercise and Sports Science Research Project)
    Bond University
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2018
    The Effect of External Counterpulsation Therapy on Acute Recovery and Longitudinal Adaptation in Elite Australian Rugby League Players
    Renew Group Private Limited
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2021
    High intensity exercise for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis - is it safe, effective, and feasible in practice? (Tom Penrose Community Service Grant)
    Exercise and Sports Science Australia Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    Effects of exercise intensity on myocardial and arterial function, and intra-abdominal fat in obese children and adolescents
    Wesley Merdical Research
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Comparing the Acute Effects of Pre- and Post-Exercise Hot Water Immersion on Recovery and Performance'
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Assessing the effectiveness of High Intensity Interval Training for smoking cessation in women
    National Heart Foundation Vanguard Grant
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2019
    IL-22 as a Suppressor of Pancreatic Beta-Cell Stress and a Treatment for Diabetes
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2020
    Chronic Kidney Disease Centre of Research Excellence
    NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2019
    Energy Balance in METEx
    Research Donation Generic
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Effects of exercise intensity on oxidative stress in patients with type 2 diabetes
    Norwegian University of Science and Technology
    Open grant
  • 2014
    Cellular metabolic respirometry and enzymatic assessment suite
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    Effects of high intensity interval training on exercise capacity, mitochondrial function and muscle atrophy in patients with chronic kidney disease
    Kidney Health Australia
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    QAS Research Fellowship
    Queensland Academy of Sport
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    Biomarkers of Chronic Kidney Disease and its Progression in Northern Tasmanians
    University of Tasmania
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Clinical and Nutritional Biomarker Platform
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2011
    Travel grant for Ms Erin Howden to attend the American Society of Nephrology, Philadelphia, USA from 08 - 14/11/2011
    National Heart Foundation of Australia
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2014
    Collaborative Research Network Edith Cowan University: Growing research excellence at Edith Cowan University through partnership and engagement
    Edith Cowan University
    Open grant
  • 2011
    A metabolic testing suite for clinical exercise physiology, sports science and sports nutrition research
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant
  • 2010
    An ultrasound imaging suite for investigating musculoskeletal and cardiovascular function in health and disease
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2013
    Enhancing erythropoietin therapy in ischaemia-reperfusion injury of heart and kidney
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    Curriculum renewal in exercise science
    ALTC Priority Projects
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Mass spectrometer for HMS laboratory
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2009
    Exertional dyspnoea with increased filling pressure - Mechanisms and treatment strategies
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Contribution of Blood Viscosity to Large Artery and Myocardial Function
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Molecular Mechanisms of Exercise Cardioprotection
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    Boomerang Gym - Full study testing
    Alma International Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2004
    The impact of immune suppression and local inflammation on heat tolerance in rats
    DSO National Laboratories
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2006
    Efficacy and Mechanisms of Exercise Training in Diastolic Heart Failure
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2004
    Pyruvate dehydrogenase activity and the effect of dichloroacetate infusion on walking performance in peripheral arterial disease patients
    Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital Research Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2006
    The Intact Supplementation Study: the effect of oral bovine colostrum supplementation on changes in physical work capacity and immunological parameters in athletes following high intensity training
    Numico Research Australia
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2007
    Centre of Clinical Research Excellence in Cardiovascular Disease and Metabolic Disorders
    NHMRC Research Centre Grant
    Open grant
  • 2003
    Pulse Wave Velocity Machine and Automated Tonometer for Measuring Arterial Stiffness
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2003
    Effects of individual or combined administration of alpha lipoic-acid and vitamin E on oxidaive stress and arterial stiffness in hypercholesterolemic individuals
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2002
    Pyruvate dehydrogenase activity and the effect of dichloroacetate infusion on walking performance in peripheral arterial disease patients
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2002
    Mechanism of improvement of myocardial ischemia with aggressive lipid lowering
    Mayne Bequest Fund
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Exercise and Myocardial Apoptosis
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Effects of exercise training and antioxidant supplementation on oxidised low density lipoprotein induced endothelial cell apoptosis.
    University of Queensland Small Grants Scheme
    Open grant

Supervision

Availability

Professor Jeff Coombes is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exercise training on people with severe chronic, clinically unexplained gastrointestinal symptoms: A randomised, controlled trial.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Gerald Holtmann

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exercise Training in People with Mild Cognitive Impairment

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Shelley Keating

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exercise Training in People with Mild Cognitive Impairment

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Shelley Keating

  • Master Philosophy

    Structured exercise program to reduce fatigue in patients receiving dialysis: an adaptive trial (M-FIT)

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exercise Training and Body Composition in Children and Adolescents with Congenital Heart Disease

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Shelley Keating

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exercise and Anti-Obesity Medications

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Riley Brown, Dr Shelley Keating

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exercise Training and Body Composition in Children and Adolescents with Congenital Heart Disease

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Shelley Keating

  • Master Philosophy

    Assessment of muscle mass hepatic function and outcomes in patients awaiting liver transplantation

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Graeme Macdonald

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exercise training for cerebrovascular health in perimenopausal women

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Jenna Taylor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The Design, Establishment and Effectiveness of a Rehabilitation Pathway for Individuals with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Jenna Taylor

Completed supervision

Media

Enquiries

Contact Professor Jeff Coombes directly for media enquiries about:

  • Antioxidants
  • Apoptosis
  • Athletes - performance
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Diet
  • Exercise
  • Fitness
  • Health
  • Heart attack
  • Nutrition - sport
  • Oxidative stress
  • Sport nutrition
  • Sport performance

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