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Shaun GregoryView profile

Professor

• Cardiovascular Engineering
• Mechanical Circulatory Support
• Artificial Heart Development
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Professor Shaun Gregory is the Director of the Centre for Biomedical Technologies at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), where he also serves as Co-Director of the Artificial Heart Frontiers Program, Founder and Director of the Heart Hackathon student team competition, and Director of the CardioRespiratory Engineering and Technology Laboratory. He holds appointments in the Faculty of Engineering, School of Mechanical, Medical & Process Engineering. His educational background includes Bachelor, Masters (research), and PhD degrees, all awarded by QUT. He also holds both NHMRC and Heart Foundation fellowships, demonstrating his significant contributions to cardiovascular research. Professor Gregory's research applies a translational approach to cardiovascular engineering with a particular focus on devices used to support or replace the heart. His work brings together multidisciplinary teams of engineering, biomedical science, design, and medicine to develop novel technical solutions for clinically relevant problems. His research has changed clinical practice on numerous occasions and assisted with the regulatory approval of medical devices. His areas of interest include mechanical circulatory support, artificial heart development, cardiovascular device engineering, and hemodynamics. His publication portfolio demonstrates a strong focus on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), ventricular assist devices, and cardiovascular device testing. His recent work has explored computational fluid dynamics in blood flow analysis, novel cannula design for circulatory support, and the hemodynamic effects of various cardiovascular devices. His research often bridges engineering principles with clinical applications, resulting in practical innovations in cardiac support technologies. NHMRC Fellowship Heart Foundation Fellowship President-Elect of the International Society for Mechanical Circulatory Support Professor Gregory has successfully secured more than $65 million in research funding and has published over 100 research articles in his field. He is actively involved in mentoring the next generation of researchers, currently accepting Honours, Masters, and PhD students. His CardioRespiratory Engineering and Technology Laboratory serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research that brings together engineering, biomedical science, and clinical expertise to address critical challenges in cardiovascular medicine.

• Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Chronic Respiratory Diseases
• Exercise Physiology
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Marita Dale is a Senior Lecturer in the Discipline of Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney and an Early Career Researcher affiliated with the Charles Perkins Centre. She specializes in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, focusing on exercise interventions for chronic respiratory and cardiac diseases, particularly asbestos-related and dust-related conditions. Her work emphasizes improving accessibility to pulmonary rehabilitation services and leveraging mHealth technologies for patient care. Education: PhD in Physiotherapy (2016, University of Sydney). Her research interests include optimizing pulmonary rehabilitation through mobile health platforms, such as the m-PR™ app, and investigating pediatric burn injury rehabilitation, including orthosis use and scar prevention. She also explores multimorbidity management and simulation-based learning in healthcare education. Recent studies have highlighted her contributions to COPD care protocols, telehealth implementation during the pandemic, and qualitative analyses of patient experiences. Major awards: Sydney School of Health Sciences Teaching Citation (2022), Ashurst Prize for Outstanding Oral Presentation (2015), Helga Pettitt FHS Postgraduate Study Award (2010). Marita supervises Honours, Masters, and PhD students, including Mitchell Taylor on airway clearance in bronchiectasis. Her teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate programs in cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. She collaborates on projects like the Lung Support Service, a nationwide text message program for chronic respiratory patients during the pandemic, and contributed to the commercialization of the Perx-R app for pulmonary rehab. Labs/teams: Active member of the Charles Perkins Centre, focusing on interdisciplinary chronic disease research and healthcare innovation.

• Implementation Science
• Cardiovascular Diseases
• Nutrition and Metabolism
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Dr. Karen Birkenhead is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Implementation Science at the Sydney School of Health Sciences, University of Sydney. She holds a PhD in Human Movement (2018) and a Master of Sports Nutrition by Research (2014). Her research focuses on cardiovascular diseases, nutrition, exercise physiology, and genetic medicine, with a current project implementing a shared care model for familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). She previously worked as a Registered Dietitian in Canada for 14 years, specializing in public health, sports nutrition, telehealth, and chronic disease management. Education: PhD in Human Movement, 2018 Masters in Sports Nutrition, 2014 Her research themes include Obesity, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease, Healthy Ageing, and Lifespan Health. Key projects include translational research grants for FH care models and perioperative nutrition strategies. She has received awards such as the HDR Student Research Grant (2015) and the USCIRS (2014). Dr. Birkenhead collaborates with organizations like the Nutrition Society of Australia and Professionals in Nutrition for Exercise and Sport. Her work bridges clinical practice and research, aiming to improve patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions.

• Exercise Oncology
• Cancer Rehabilitation
• Prostate Cancer Treatment
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Professor Daniel Galvão is a leading academic in exercise oncology at Edith Cowan University (ECU), Australia. He serves as Director of the Exercise Medicine Research Institute and holds a Professorship in Exercise and Sports Science within the School of Medical and Health Sciences. His research focuses on optimizing exercise interventions to mitigate treatment-related toxicities and improve outcomes for cancer patients, particularly those with prostate cancer. Galvão has secured over $26 million in grants from bodies like the NHMRC, Movember Foundation, and Cancer Australia, supporting multidisciplinary trials and survivorship programs. Education: PhD (Edith Cowan University, 2006), Master of Applied Science in Clinical Exercise Science (University of Queensland, 2003). His career includes roles as Co-Director of ECU’s Health and Wellness Institute and Fellowships with the American College of Sports Medicine and Exercise and Sports Science Australia. Research emphasizes exercise as medicine in oncology, with over 200 peer-reviewed publications. Key contributions include guidelines for exercise in cancer patients and landmark trials like ERADICATE (prostate cancer radiotherapy adjuncts) and TelEX (weight management for prostate cancer). Notable awards include the 2021 Asian Pacific Prostate Cancer Conference Best Poster, 2014 Edith Cowan Vice-Chancellor’s Award, and 2007 ESSA PhD Medal. He chairs national research committees and reviews for high-impact journals like Journal of Clinical Oncology and European Urology . Current initiatives include nationwide exercise programs for prostate cancer survivors and translational research on myokine mechanisms in cancer suppression. His work bridges clinical practice with evidence-based interventions to enhance patient quality of life and survival outcomes.

• Exercise Physiology
• Diabetes
• Cardiovascular Disease
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Brett Gordon is an Associate Professor in Exercise Physiology and Head of Department for Rural Clinical Sciences at La Trobe University's Rural Health School in Bendigo, Australia. He is also an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) with over a decade of academic experience and nearly ten years of clinical practice. PhD from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University (2012) MAppSc (Exercise Rehabilitation) from Victoria University BAppSci (Human Movement) from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University Professor Gordon's research focuses on the role of exercise in managing chronic disease, particularly examining how exercise can be optimally assessed and prescribed for people with cardiometabolic health conditions. His work utilizes continuous glucose monitoring systems, accelerometers, and GPS monitors to study both healthy individuals and those with health conditions. Early in his career, he investigated exercise benefits for children with chronic fatigue syndrome before shifting focus to cardiometabolic health. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on practical applications of exercise physiology in real-world settings, particularly in rural communities. His research spans walking football programs for older adults, optimal exercise dosing for cardiac rehabilitation, e-bike health benefits, military transition health issues, and telehealth applications for cardiac rehabilitation. A consistent theme across his work is addressing health disparities in rural populations. Member of Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), Research Committee Associate Editor for Frontiers in Sports and Active Living Member of Scientific Reports Editorial Board Member of American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Professor Gordon has successfully supervised numerous students to completion, including 3 honours students (all H1), 1 master's student, and 5 doctoral students. He currently supervises 5 PhD candidates and 2 Master by Research candidates. His funded research includes projects on walking football for older adults and exercise demands in adolescent athletes. He maintains a broad collaborative network including institutions such as Auckland, Swinburne, Sheffield Hallam, Murdoch, RMIT, and Deakin universities, as well as Bendigo Health, The Austin Hospital, and the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute. His current research projects focus on prediabetes, diabetes, heart disease, hospital care, military transition, and resistance training, demonstrating his commitment to translating exercise science into practical health interventions for diverse populations.

• Exercise Oncology
• Cancer Rehabilitation
• Tumor Biology
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Professor Rob Newton is a leading academic at Edith Cowan University (ECU) as the Professor of Exercise Medicine and founder of the Exercise Medicine Research Institute . He holds concurrent appointments as Vice-Chancellor Professorial Research Fellow in 2020 and has dedicated his career to integrating exercise as neoadjuvant, adjuvant, and rehabilitative therapy for cancer patients. His research spans exercise oncology, tumor biology, body composition, and quality of life in cancer care. He earned a Doctor of Science (DSc, 2021) PhD in Human Movement Studies (1998) Master of Human Movement Studies (1986) Bachelor of Human Movement Studies (Hons, 1986) from the University of Queensland and Southern Cross University. His recent work focuses on exercise-induced myokines , resistance training modalities , and exercise’s impact on cancer progression , with trends observed in breast, prostate, and ovarian cancers . Many studies employ systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and randomized controlled trials to evaluate exercise prescriptions. Scientific Awards : Career Achievement Award (2018) - Cancer Council WA Western Australia Premier’s Scientist of the Year (2019) With a Scopus h-index of 90 and over $45M in research funding , Newton leads interdisciplinary collaborations across oncology, sports science, and clinical exercise physiology . His lab has pioneered exercise medicine protocols for cancer patients, including the ERADICATE trial for prostate cancer and EXPAN trial for pancreatic cancer.

• Biomedical Engineering
• Sleep Medicine
• Cardiorespiratory Physiology
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Professor Philip de Chazal holds the ResMed Chair in Biomedical Engineering and is Director of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology at the University of Sydney. He leads research and educational activities in biomedical engineering, collaborating across the Charles Perkins Centre and Faculty of Engineering. His academic background includes a BE, MBiomedE, and PhD from UNSW. Research focuses on sleep and cardiorespiratory physiology, particularly developing non-invasive diagnostic tools for sleep disorders. He co-founded BiancaMed, a company commercializing sleep apnea detection technologies. His work bridges clinical needs with engineering solutions, emphasizing sleep-disordered breathing as a global health issue. Key awards include the ARC Future Fellowship (2012-2016) and Irish Times Innovation Award (2010). He has authored over 128 publications and holds 9 patents, with recent work on OSA symptom subtypes, cardiovascular outcomes, and mandibular advancement device innovations. Current projects explore sleep-activity associations and phenotypic approaches to OSA management. Advising includes Tian YANG (PhD student). He collaborates with global institutions like UCD, CSIRO, and the Charles Perkins Centre. His lab develops technologies for sleep monitoring and clinical translation, aiming to improve chronic disease management through precision medicine.

• Cardiac Arrhythmias
• Heart Failure
• Exercise Physiology
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Dr. Adrian Elliott is an Ext-Funded Research Fellow at the University of Adelaide's School of Biomedicine, within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. He holds a National Heart Foundation Future Leader Fellowship and leads research on cardiac arrhythmias, particularly atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure (HF). His work emphasizes exercise interventions in AF management and explores mechanisms linking physical activity to cardiac health in athletes and patients. Dr. Elliott's research spans three core themes: 1) Exercise-based interventions for arrhythmias and HF, 2) Cardiac arrhythmias in endurance athletes, and 3) Pathophysiological mechanisms of arrhythmias and HF. He leads the EXIT-AF trial (exercise rehab post-AF ablation) and the LAST-AF study (subclinical HFpEF in AF patients). He also coordinates the Pro@Heart cohort study on elite athletes' cardiac remodeling. He has secured over $4M in grants, presents internationally, and supervises PhD students in the Centre for Heart Rhythm Disorders. His lab investigates left atrial dysfunction, HFpEF biomarkers, and exercise's impact on arrhythmia risk. Collaborations include SAHMRI, Royal Adelaide Hospital, and clinical trials like REDUCE-AF and PREDICT-STROKE.

• Developmental Coordination Disorder
• Pediatric Motor Development
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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Dr. Jorge Lopes Cavalcante Neto serves as a Visiting Professor at the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, University of Queensland. His research focuses on developmental coordination disorder (DCD), neurodevelopmental conditions, and pediatric motor development across diverse settings including Brazil and international contexts. Research interests span multiple critical areas in child health and development: Motor skill assessment and intervention strategies for children with DCD Physical activity impacts on cardiometabolic health in autism spectrum disorders Sensory processing characteristics in developmental disorders Adaptation of fitness assessment tools for low-resource settings Pandemic-related mental health and lifestyle impacts on healthcare professionals Analysis of his 45+ journal publications (2014-2025) reveals strong emphasis on systematic reviews (65% of recent output) examining physical activity interventions, motor control assessment, and health outcomes in neurodevelopmental populations. His work demonstrates methodological diversity including randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, and cross-cultural validation of assessment tools, with particular focus on Brazilian pediatric populations. Scientific contributions include: Development of culturally appropriate motor assessment protocols Evidence synthesis for aquatic and video game-based interventions Identification of cardiometabolic risk factors in autism spectrum disorders Documentation of pandemic impacts on healthcare worker wellbeing His collaborative research network spans 12+ countries with consistent partnerships at University of Queensland, Federal University of São Carlos (Brazil), and international rehabilitation centers. Current work prioritizes translating motor assessment tools for resource-limited settings and examining long-term health outcomes in DCD populations.

Shaun MarkovicView profile

Lecturer

• Healthy Ageing
• Lifestyle and Cognitive Health
• Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
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Dr. Shaun Markovic is a Lecturer in Psychology at the School of Arts and Humanities, Edith Cowan University. His research focuses on healthy ageing strategies, cognitive health preservation, and the impacts of concussion/TBI across populations. He holds a PhD from Murdoch University (2023) and prior degrees from the University of Western Australia. Education: Doctor of Philosophy, Murdoch University, 2023 Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours in Psychology, University of Western Australia, 2013 Bachelor of Science (Psychology), University of Western Australia, 2012 Research interests include: Exercise interventions for cognitive health Early detection of dementia Post-concussion recovery mechanisms Cardiorespiratory fitness biomarkers His recent work explores the interplay between lifestyle factors (e.g., sleep, diet) and neurocognitive outcomes in aging populations. Key themes include: Alzheimer’s disease risk mitigation via physical activity Genetic (ApoE) influences on cognitive decline Healthcare utilization patterns post-mTBI Current supervision includes a PhD candidate exploring adherence to cognitive training in older adults. No awards explicitly noted in the provided texts.

Praneel TitheradgeView profile

Lecturer

• Exercise Physiology
• Biomedical Instrumentation
• Human Bioenergetics
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Dr. Praneel Titheradge is a Lecturer in Exercise & Sports Science at Charles Sturt University , affiliated with the School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences. His academic journey includes completing a PhD in 2018 under Professor Robert Robergs, followed by a lecturing role at the University of Wollongong in 2019. Professional Memberships: Exercise & Sports Science Australia Australian Strength & Conditioning Association Research Interests: Dr. Titheradge integrates engineering principles with exercise physiology, focusing on indirect calorimetry instrumentation, 3D motion capture for sports performance, and gut microbiology's role in bioenergetic adaptation. His work spans device validation, ventilatory measurement, and equine athlete applications. Publication Trends: His research output centers on airflow sensor development (Venturi tubes, fiber-optic devices), CPR training efficacy, and physiological measurement methodologies. Keywords across his work include Biomedical Engineering , Metabolic Research , and Human Performance , with sub-fields like Physiological Instrumentation and Exercise Prescription Validation .

• Cardiovascular Research
• Pulmonary Physiology
• Exercise Physiology
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Glenn Stewart is a Senior Research Fellow in Cardiovascular Research at the Northern Clinical School, part of the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health. He is a member of the Charles Perkins Centre and specializes in cardiorespiratory physiology, exercise physiology, and pulmonary function. His work focuses on heart failure, altitude physiology, and the physiological impacts of ultra-endurance activities. His research explores topics such as alveolar-capillary function in extreme endurance athletes, metabolic changes in ultramarathon runners, and dyspnea measurement in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He has contributed to studies on pulmonary hypertension management, cardiac adaptations in athletes, and the effects of hypoxia on neural circuits. Recent publications highlight his expertise in lung diffusion dynamics, exercise-induced cardiac stress, and the application of novel technologies for assessing respiratory function. His work bridges clinical and experimental physiology, with a focus on translational outcomes for patients with heart failure and pulmonary diseases. No scientific awards are explicitly noted in the provided texts. His academic activities include collaborative research with institutions globally, though no grants are detailed here. He is affiliated with the Charles Perkins Centre, contributing to interdisciplinary research in health science.

• Physical Fitness Trends
• Cardiorespiratory Health
• Musculoskeletal Fitness
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Professor Grant Tomkinson researches physical fitness trends across the lifespan at UniSA's ARENA research center. His pioneering work documenting global declines in youth aerobic capacity has informed WHO guidelines and national physical activity report cards. Research examines: Historical changes in muscular/cardiorespiratory fitness Health biomarkers across development periods International fitness surveillance systems Physical activity policy translation His publications establish methodological standards for fitness assessment and reveal socioeconomic determinants of physical capability. Recent work focuses on developing criterion-referenced health standards. Honors include Young Tall Poppy Science Award and leadership roles in global physical activity alliances. He mentors emerging researchers in pediatric exercise science through international collaborations.

Jenna TaylorView profile

Lecturer

• Exercise Physiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• High Intensity Interval Training
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Dr. Jenna Taylor is a Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology at the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences , The University of Queensland . She also serves as Centre Director of the Physiology and Ultrasound Laboratory for Science and Exercise (PULSE) and is affiliated with the Centre for Cardiovascular Health and Research .

Karen PeeblesView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Physiotherapy
• Cardiorespiratory Interactions
• Cerebral Blood Flow Regulation
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Karen Peebles is a Senior Lecturer (Teaching and Leadership) in the Department of Health Sciences at Macquarie University, Australia. With over 20 years of combined clinical and academic experience, she specializes in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy and in vivo physiological research focusing on respiratory-cardiovascular interactions in health and disease. Her work has been published in high-impact international physiology journals. Biography highlights 15+ years of research outputs Active in teaching award initiatives Research interests include: Dynamic cerebral autoregulation and stroke risk mechanisms Orthostatic intolerance in hypermobility disorders Baroreflex function and vascular stiffness Cardiorespiratory interactions in human models Muscle reflex control post-spinal injury Lymphedema assessment techniques Recent publications focus on interarm blood pressure variability , postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome , and hypermobility disorder epidemiology . Teaching awards include: 2023 Excellence in Education - Rising Star 2023 Learning & Teaching Award (Inclusive Teaching) 2018 Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor’s Citation Active in organizing Macquarie University Research Symposia for Medical Doctorate and Physiotherapy programs since 2022.