Kym Guelfi

Dr. Kym Guelfi is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Human Sciences, University of Western Australia. She holds a PhD (2006) and a Doctor of Medicine (2023) from UWA. Her research focuses on the role of exercise in disease prevention (e.g., obesity, diabetes) and its impact on appetite regulation. She also investigates exercise during pregnancy to prevent gestational diabetes. Dr. Guelfi teaches undergraduate courses such as SSEH1101, covering musculoskeletal systems and movement.

• Education:
  • PhD (with distinction), University of Western Australia, 2006
  • Doctor of Medicine, University of Western Australia, 2023
  • BSc MD, W.Aust. (Bachelor of Science and Medicine)

Her research interests span exercise metabolism, stress-induced eating behaviors, and clinical applications of exercise in diabetes. She has secured over $1.5M in grants from organizations like the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia and the Heart Foundation. Recent studies include investigations into plasma glucose responses in type 1 diabetes patients and the feasibility of peer support programs for new mothers.

Grants and Collaborations: She leads and collaborates on projects such as the 'Mummy Buddy' program (Healthway-funded) and studies on sprint interval training for overweight individuals (Sports Medicine Australia).

Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary teams investigating exercise physiology, maternal health, and metabolic disorders through collaborations within UWA and external institutions.