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
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Exercise is Medicine
Works
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2021
Journal Article
Effect of menopause on cerebral artery blood flow velocity and cerebrovascular reactivity: systematic review and meta-analysis
Ruediger, Stefanie L., Koep, Jodie L., Keating, Shelley E., Pizzey, Faith K., Coombes, Jeff S. and Bailey, Tom G. (2021). Effect of menopause on cerebral artery blood flow velocity and cerebrovascular reactivity: systematic review and meta-analysis. Maturitas, 148, 24-32. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2021.04.004
2021
Journal Article
Evaluation of techniques used to assess skeletal muscle quantity in patients with cirrhosis
Woodward, Aidan J., Wallen, Matthew P., Ryan, John, Ward, Leigh C., Coombes, Jeff S. and Macdonald, Graeme A. (2021). Evaluation of techniques used to assess skeletal muscle quantity in patients with cirrhosis. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 44, 287-296. doi: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2021.05.029
2021
Journal Article
The effect of heat therapy on blood pressure and peripheral vascular function: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
Pizzey, Faith K., Smith, Emily C., Ruediger, Stefanie L., Keating, Shelley E., Askew, Christopher D., Coombes, Jeff S. and Bailey, Tom G. (2021). The effect of heat therapy on blood pressure and peripheral vascular function: a systematic review and meta‐analysis. Experimental Physiology, 106 (6), 1317-1334. doi: 10.1113/ep089424
2021
Journal Article
Similar Morphological and Functional Training Adaptations Occur Between Continuous and Intermittent Blood Flow Restriction
Davids, Charlie J., Raastad, Truls, James, Lachlan P., Gajanand, Trishan, Smith, Emily, Connick, Mark, McGorm, Hamish, Keating, Shelley, Coombes, Jeff S., Peake, Jonathan M. and Roberts, Llion A. (2021). Similar Morphological and Functional Training Adaptations Occur Between Continuous and Intermittent Blood Flow Restriction. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 35 (7), 1784-1793. doi: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000004034
2021
Journal Article
Accuracy of dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry for assessing longitudinal change in visceral adipose tissue in patients with coronary artery disease
Taylor, Jenna L., Holland, David J., Coombes, Jeff S. and Keating, Shelley E. (2021). Accuracy of dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry for assessing longitudinal change in visceral adipose tissue in patients with coronary artery disease. International Journal of Obesity, 45 (8), 1-11. doi: 10.1038/s41366-021-00840-3
2021
Journal Article
Association between physical activity and subjective memory decline triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic: findings from the PAMPA cohort
Feter, Natan, Caputo, Eduardo L., Smith, Emily C., Doring, Igor R., Cassuriaga, Júlia, Leite, Jayne S., Reichert, Felipe F., da Silva, Marcelo C., Coombes, Jeff S. and Rombaldi, Airton J. (2021). Association between physical activity and subjective memory decline triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic: findings from the PAMPA cohort. Preventive Medicine, 145 106415, 106415. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2020.106415
2021
Journal Article
Reference intervals for brachial artery flow-mediated dilation and the relation with cardiovascular risk factors
Holder, Sophie M., Bruno, Rosa Maria, Shkredova, Daria A., Dawson, Ellen A., Jones, Helen, Hopkins, Nicola D., Hopman, Maria T.E., Bailey, Tom G., Coombes, Jeff S., Askew, Christopher D., Naylor, Louise, Maiorana, Andrew, Ghiadoni, Lorenzo, Thompson, Andrew, Green, Daniel J. and Thijssen, Dick H.J. (2021). Reference intervals for brachial artery flow-mediated dilation and the relation with cardiovascular risk factors. Hypertension, 77 (5), HYPERTENSIONAHA12015754-1480. doi: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.120.15754
2021
Journal Article
High intensity interval training does not result in short- or long-term dietary compensation in cardiac rehabilitation: results from the FITR heart study
Taylor, Jenna L., Keating, Shelley E., Holland, David J., Finlayson, Graham, King, Neil A., Gomersall, Sjaan R., Rowlands, Alex V., Coombes, Jeff S. and Leveritt, Michael D. (2021). High intensity interval training does not result in short- or long-term dietary compensation in cardiac rehabilitation: results from the FITR heart study. Appetite, 158 105021, 105021. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2020.105021
2021
Journal Article
Adherence to high-intensity interval training in cardiac rehabilitation: a review and recommendations
Taylor, Jenna L., Holland, David J., Keating, Shelley E., Bonikowske, Amanda R. and Coombes, Jeff S. (2021). Adherence to high-intensity interval training in cardiac rehabilitation: a review and recommendations. Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, 41 (2), 61-77. doi: 10.1097/HCR.0000000000000565
2021
Journal Article
The acute effects of different exercise intensities on associative novel word learning in healthy older adults: a randomized controlled trial
McSween, Marie-Pier, McMahon, Katie L., Maguire, Kylie, Coombes, Jeff S., Rodriguez, Amy D., Erickson, Kirk I and Copland, David A. (2021). The acute effects of different exercise intensities on associative novel word learning in healthy older adults: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 29 (5), 1-14. doi: 10.1123/japa.2020-0093
2021
Journal Article
A systematic review of scope and consistency of outcome measures for physical fitness in chronic kidney disease trials
Jegatheesan, Dev K., Modderman, Richard, Krishnasamy, Rathika, Tong, Allison, Coombes, Jeff S., Viecelli, Andrea K., Johnson, David W. and Isbel, Nicole (2021). A systematic review of scope and consistency of outcome measures for physical fitness in chronic kidney disease trials. Kidney International Reports, 6 (5), 1280-1288. doi: 10.1016/j.ekir.2021.02.010
2021
Journal Article
Sharp increase in depression and anxiety among Brazilian adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: findings from the PAMPA cohort
Feter, N., Caputo, E. L., Doring, I. R., Leite, J. S., Cassuriaga, J., Reichert, F. F., da Silva, M. C., Coombes, J. S. and Rombaldi, A. J. (2021). Sharp increase in depression and anxiety among Brazilian adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: findings from the PAMPA cohort. Public Health, 190, 101-107. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2020.11.013
2021
Journal Article
Telehealth-delivered, cardioprotective diet and exercise program for liver transplant recipients: a randomized feasibility study
Hickman, Ingrid J., Hannigan, Amy K., Johnston, Heidi E., Elvin-Walsh, Louise, Mayr, Hannah L., Staudacher, Heidi M., Barnett, Amandine, Stoney, Rachel, Salisbury, Chloe, Jarrett, Maree, Reeves, Marina M., Coombes, Jeff S., Campbell, Katrina L., Keating, Shelley E. and Macdonald, Graeme A. (2021). Telehealth-delivered, cardioprotective diet and exercise program for liver transplant recipients: a randomized feasibility study. Transplantation Direct, 7 (3) e667, e667. doi: 10.1097/TXD.0000000000001118
2021
Journal Article
Physical activity in later life and risk of dementia: findings from a population-based cohort study
Feter, Natan, Mielke, Gregore I., Leite, Jayne S., Brown, Wendy J., Coombes, Jeff S. and Rombaldi, Airton J. (2021). Physical activity in later life and risk of dementia: findings from a population-based cohort study. Experimental Gerontology, 143 111145, 111145. doi: 10.1016/j.exger.2020.111145
2021
Journal Article
Training health professionals to provide physical activity counselling
Coombes, Jeff S., Williams, Andrew and Radford, Jan (2021). Training health professionals to provide physical activity counselling. Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 64, 72-76. doi: 10.1016/j.pcad.2020.12.005
2020
Journal Article
The inter‐ and intrarater reliability and feasibility of dietetic assessment of sarcopenia and frailty in potential liver transplant recipients: A mixed‐methods study
Johnston, Heidi E., de Crom, Tosca, Hargrave, Cathy, Adhyaru, Pooja, Woodward, Aidan J., Pang, Siong, Ali, Azmat, Coombes, Jeff S., Keating, Shelley E., McLean, Kate, Mayr, Hannah L., Macdonald, Graeme A. and Hickman, Ingrid J. (2020). The inter‐ and intrarater reliability and feasibility of dietetic assessment of sarcopenia and frailty in potential liver transplant recipients: A mixed‐methods study. Clinical Transplantation, 35 (2) e14185, 1-11. doi: 10.1111/ctr.14185
2020
Journal Article
Short-term and long-term feasibility, safety, and efficacy of high-intensity interval training in cardiac rehabilitation: the FITR heart study randomized clinical trial
Taylor, Jenna L., Holland, David J., Keating, Shelley E., Leveritt, Michael D., Gomersall, Sjaan R., Rowlands, Alex V., Bailey, Tom G. and Coombes, Jeff S. (2020). Short-term and long-term feasibility, safety, and efficacy of high-intensity interval training in cardiac rehabilitation: the FITR heart study randomized clinical trial. JAMA Cardiology, 5 (12), 1382-1389. doi: 10.1001/jamacardio.2020.3511
2020
Journal Article
Nuclear Factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2) and exercise
Mallard, Alistair R., Spathis, Jemima G. and Coombes, Jeff S. (2020). Nuclear Factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2) and exercise. Free Radical Biology and Medicine, 160, 471-479. doi: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2020.08.024
2020
Journal Article
Trauma and violence informed care through decolonising interagency partnerships: a complexity case study of Waminda's model of systemic decolonisation
Cullen, Patricia, Mackean, Tamara, Worner, Faye, Wellington, Cleone, Longbottom, Hayley, Coombes, Julieann, Bennett-Brook, Keziah, Clapham, Kathleen, Ivers, Rebecca, Hackett, Maree and Longbottom, Marlene (2020). Trauma and violence informed care through decolonising interagency partnerships: a complexity case study of Waminda's model of systemic decolonisation. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17 (20) 7363, 1-21. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17207363
2020
Journal Article
Effect of exercise training for five years on all cause mortality in older adults-The Generation 100 study: randomised controlled trial
Stensvold, Dorthe, Viken, Hallgeir, Steinshamn, Sigurd L., Dalen, Håvard, Støylen, Asbjørn, Loennechen, Jan P., Reitlo, Line S., Zisko, Nina, Bækkerud, Fredrik H., Tari, Atefe R., Sandbakk, Silvana B., Carlsen, Trude, Ingebrigtsen, Jan E., Lydersen, Stian, Mattsson, Erney, Anderssen, Sigmund A., Fiatarone Singh, Maria A., Coombes, Jeff S, Skogvoll, Eirik, Vatten, Lars J, Helbostad, Jorunn L., Rognmo, Øivind and Wisløff, Ulrik (2020). Effect of exercise training for five years on all cause mortality in older adults-The Generation 100 study: randomised controlled trial. The BMJ, 371 m3485, m3485. doi: 10.1136/bmj.m3485
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Exercise Training and Body Composition in Children and Adolescents with Congenital Heart Disease
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Shelley Keating
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Doctor Philosophy
Exercise training on people with severe chronic, clinically unexplained gastrointestinal symptoms: A randomised, controlled trial.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Gerald Holtmann
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Doctor Philosophy
Exercise Training in People with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Shelley Keating
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Master Philosophy
Assessment of muscle mass hepatic function and outcomes in patients awaiting liver transplantation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Graeme Macdonald
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Doctor Philosophy
Exercise training for cerebrovascular health in perimenopausal women
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jenna Taylor
Completed supervision
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Comparison of Low-Volume, High-Intensity Aerobic and Resistance Interval Training with Current Exercise Recommendations on Cardiometabolic Outcomes in People with Type 2 Diabetes
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Shelley Keating
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Effects of Fitness and Exercise Training on Vascular Function in older adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: Role of Age and Sex
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Tom Bailey
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
The Effects of Exercise on Early Markers of Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Those Living with and Beyond Cancer
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Tom Bailey
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Predicting and improving aerobic exercise training response
Principal Advisor
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
The Physiological, Biochemical and Psychological Effects of Low-Volume Combined Aerobic and Resistance High-Intensity Interval Training in People with Type 2 Diabetes
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Shelley Keating
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
The physiological, morphological and functional responses to resistance exercise with blood flow restriction: An examination of protocol type and exercise load
Principal Advisor
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Methods and therapies for measuring and managing oxidative stress
Principal Advisor
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
The feasibility, safety, adherence, and efficacy of high intensity interval training in rehabilitation for coronary heart disease.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Shelley Keating
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
The Effects of Hot Water Immersion on Recovery, Performance and Adaptation to Resistance Exercise.
Principal Advisor
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
The Role of Phytochemicals in Modulating Intrinsic Human Cellular Defence Processes
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Robert Fassett, Dr David Briskey
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
A high intensity interval training intervention in children with obesity
Principal Advisor
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Fitness and Clinical Outcomes in Liver Transplantation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Graeme Macdonald
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Different volumes of high-intensity interval training in individuals with metabolic syndrome: how low can you go?
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Robert Fassett
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Exercise and Lifestyle Intervention and High Intensity Interval Training in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Principal Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Cellular, molecular and physiological effects of post-resistance exercise cold water immersion: Implications for subsequent performance
Principal Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
O-GlcNAc modification of skeletal muscle proteins in response to exercise
Principal Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Heart rate variability as a tool to monitor cardiac parasympathetic function during short- and long-term recovery from exercise
Principal Advisor
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Exercise and Lifestyle Intervention in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Principal Advisor
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Significance, assessment and therapy of subclinical cardiac autonomic neuropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes
Principal Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Exercise, RhoA and Cardioprotection
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Barbara Rolfe, Professor Robert Fassett
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
Quantifying oxidative stress and its role in mitochondrial biogenesis
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Robert Fassett
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
The effects of atorvastatin on kidney function and arterial stiffness in patients with chronic kidney disease
Principal Advisor
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
The Effect of Lifestyle Modification on Type 2 Diabetic Myocardium
Principal Advisor
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
The efficacy of bile pigment supplementation: In vitro and in vivo considerations
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Joanne Blanchfield, Professor Istvan Toth
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
THE INFLUENCE OF BOVINE COLOSTRUM SUPPLEMENTATION ON IMMUNE VARIABLES AND EXERCISE PERFORMANCE IN TRAINED CYCLISTS
Principal Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
CYCLOSPORINE A INDUCED ALTERATIONS TO ENDOTHELIAL FUNCTION AND ERYTHROCYTE AND PLASMA REDOX BALANCE, AND THE BENEFITS OF ANTIOXIDANT SUPPLEMENTATION
Principal Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
EXERCISE TRAINING, ANTIOXIDANT SUPPLEMENTATION AND THE ENDOTHELIAL CELL
Principal Advisor
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2005
Master Philosophy
EFFECTS OF ANTIOXIDANT SUPPLEMENTATION IN RENAL TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS
Principal Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
Exercise intensity and mode effects on neutrophil activation
Principal Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
HAEMODYNAMICS OF EXERSICE IN HEALTH, AGEING AND HYPERCHOLESTEROLAEMIA
Principal Advisor
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2002
Master Science
THE EFFECT OF LOW-DENDSITY LIPOPROTEINS ON VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL FUNCTION IN HAEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS.
Principal Advisor
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Exercise, Digital Health and Chronic Disease: Feasibility, Effectiveness and Uptake
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Shelley Keating
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
The interaction between exercise, diet and adiposity; how can we best promote cardiometabolic health in children and adolescents?
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Tom Bailey
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding the Influence of Passive Heat Therapy and Heat Stress Duration on Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Function in Middle and Older Age Adults
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Tom Bailey
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding the effects of blood pressure and menopause on peripheral and cerebrovascular function in middle-aged and older adults
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Tom Bailey
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
"Stepping up" exercise for type 2 diabetes: a stepped care approach to lifestyle therapy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Shelley Keating
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
The implications of age and sex on cerebrovascular regulation across the adult lifespan
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Tom Bailey
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Enhancing Language Learning in Ageing with Exercise
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor David Copland
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Kidney Function following Surgical Management of Kidney Cancer
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Susan Jordan, Associate Professor Ross Francis
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Assessment of Sarcopenia, Hepatic Function and Clinical Outcomes in Liver Transplantation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Graeme Macdonald
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL MEDIATORS OF OXIDATIVE DAMAGE AND TARGETS FOR NOVEL TREATMENTS FOR CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor David Johnson
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Effects of Caffeine Dose and Timing on Exercise Performance
Associate Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Effect of Intervention on Cardiovascular Pathophysiology in Diastolic Dysfunction
Associate Advisor
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
THE ROLE OF IMMUNE DISTURBANCES IN THE PATHOLOGY OF HEAT STROKE: THE DUAL PATHWAY MODEL OF HEAT STROKE
Associate Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
INFLAMMATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR REMODELLING
Associate Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
THE INFLUENCE OF HIGH-INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING IN ALREADY HIGHLY-TRAINED ATHLETES
Associate Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
ULTRA-ENDURANCE EXERCISE, OXIDATIVE STRESS AND ARTERIAL STIFFNESS
Associate Advisor
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- Oxidative stress
- Sport nutrition
- Sport performance
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