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Dr. Kate Edwards is an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney, affiliated with the Sydney School of Health Sciences' Exercise and Sport Science Discipline. She previously held roles at UC San Diego and the University of Birmingham. Her research focuses on exercise's impact on immune function, vaccination efficacy, and cancer treatment. Notable contributions include studies on exercise as an adjuvant to vaccines and intra-infusion exercise during chemotherapy. She leads projects on vaccine pain reduction and women's post-miscarriage physical activity.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Behavioural Medicine, University of Birmingham, UK
- BSc (HONS) Cardiff University, UK
Research Interests: Exercise Immunology, Vaccine Adjuvancy, Cancer Exercise Oncology, Behavioral Medicine, Dog-Human Interactions, and Stress Physiology. Her work bridges exercise physiology with clinical outcomes, emphasizing translational research.
Teaching & Awards: Recognized for teaching excellence with the 2017 Vice Chancellor's Award and 2014 Early Career Teaching Award. She mentors in the Sydney Fellows program and is a Course Accreditation Reviewer for ESSA. Current roles include Head of Exercise and Sport Science Discipline.
Grants & Funding: Over $8 million in grants from entities like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Australian Sports Council, and Animal Medicines Australia. Recent projects include studies on exercise during chemotherapy infusion and dog ownership's health impacts.
Labs & Teams: Leads the Exercise Physiology and Nutrition Research Team. Collaborates internationally on projects spanning immunology, oncology, and public health.
