David Briskey

Dr David Briskey is a Research Fellow at the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland. His work focuses on gastrointestinal health, liver and kidney disease, and clinical trials examining supplement bioavailability and exercise recovery.

• Pharmacokinetic expertise in vitamins (B12, C, D, E), CoQ10, curcumin, and palmitoylethanolamine
• Clinical trials on body composition, inflammation, and macula health

Research interests include:

• Biochemistry of oxidative stress and inflammation
• Supplement delivery technology for enhanced bioavailability
• Gastrointestinal (GIT) function and health outcomes

Scientific contributions span over 50 journal articles and datasets on:

• Pharmacokinetics (vitamin D, lutein, palmitoylethanolamide)
• GIT microbiome modulation
• Oxidative stress in chronic disease
• Dietary assessment tools for carotenoids

Supervision includes associate advisory roles for PhD candidates Naomi Kathleen Fitzpatrick and Alistair Rowan Mallard, focusing on lutein/zeaxanthin intake and phytochemical defense mechanisms.