Nikky Gordon

Dr Nikky Gordon is a Research Fellow at the School of Population and Global Health, University of Western Australia, affiliated with the Cardiovascular Epidemiology Research Centre (CERC). She holds a PhD in Exercise Physiology from Murdoch University (2018). Her research focuses on improving access to cardiovascular rehabilitation and secondary prevention programs for disadvantaged populations, particularly in rural/remote areas through co-design and digital health technologies.

Education:

• PhD in Exercise Physiology, Murdoch University (Awarded July 2018)

Research Interests: Exercise and heart disease, health equity, digital health innovations, and cardiovascular physiology. Her clinical background includes 10 years in public and private healthcare, including running her own clinic addressing cardiovascular conditions. She advocates for equity improvements in healthcare delivery for both professionals and patients.

Recent Research Trends: Her work explores intersections between exercise intensity and cognitive outcomes in aging populations, patient data management in cardiac rehab programs, and outcomes for cancer patients undergoing cardiac rehab. Key methodologies include randomized controlled trials and collaborative design approaches.

Grants & Advising: No specific grants or advisees listed. Collaborations include multi-institutional projects in Australia.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Cardiovascular Epidemiology Research Centre (CERC), focusing on population health and cardiovascular epidemiology.