Gabriela Mena Ribadeneira

Dr. Gabriela Mena Ribadeneira is an Assistant Professor at Bond University's Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine. She holds a PhD in Physical Activity and Women's Reproductive Health from the University of Queensland (2022) and has been recognized with the Higher Education Academy Fellowship (FHEA).

• Education:
  • PhD (University of Queensland, 2022)
  • FHEA (Higher Education Academy, 2022)
  • Master of Public Health (University of Queensland, 2016)
  • Physician in General Practice (Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil, 2012)

Research Focus: Her work investigates the interplay between physical activity and reproductive health across pre-conception, pregnancy, and postpartum stages. She specializes in:

• Exercise's impact on fertility and menstrual health
• Sedentary behavior and BMI effects
• Behavior change strategies for sustainable habits
• Development of clinical tools like the Screening Tool for Physical Activity/Exercise During Pregnancy

Academic Contributions: She received two Sports Medicine Australia Wendy Ey Awards (2019, 2021) and secured a Teaching & Innovation Grant for AI integration in medical training. Her research has directly shaped Australian government Clinical Practice Guidelines on Pregnancy Care.