James Cuffe

Dr. James Cuffe is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Queensland, focusing on systems physiology during pregnancy. His work explores placental dysfunction and its role in programming cardiovascular, metabolic, and renal diseases in offspring.

• PhD, University of Queensland
• Bachelor of Science (Honours), University of Queensland

Research interests center on placental regulation of pregnancy disorders, thyroid autoimmunity, maternal stress/hypoxia/nutrition impacts, and micronutrient roles (selenium, vitamin B12). He investigates how placental hormones and nutrient transporters mediate maternal-fetal health.

Recent publications highlight maternal dietary impacts on placental development, transgenerational stress effects, and metformin's role in pregnancy management. His work spans animal models, clinical samples, and molecular mechanisms.

• Allen Foundation Grant (2023-2025): Selenium and placental function
• Allen Foundation Grant (2020-2022): Vitamin B12 deficiency
• UQ Equipment Grants (2019): Imaging systems

Dr. Cuffe supervises honours and PhD students in projects related to placental contributions to pregnancy complications and thyroid autoimmunity interventions.