Nutritional Physiology Research Centre Personnel
- Full members
- Affiliate members
- Lab, clinic & support staff
- Students (PhD & Honours)
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Associate Professor Jon Buckley BAppSc, BSc(Hons), PhD Director Jon completed his PhD in exercise science in 1997 and has specific expertise in assessing the role of both diet and exercise for improving physical function and cardiometabolic health in populations ranging from elite athletes to patients with chronic disease. |
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Professor Peter Howe BSc, MSc, PhD Research Professor Peter was the founding director of the NPRC and is Editor-in-Chief of 'Nutrients'. He is an authority on nutrition and cardiovascular health. In partnership with the food industry, he is substantiating the health benefits of functional foods and bioactive nutrients. |
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Dr Alison Coates
BSc(Hons), PhD Senior Research Officer Returning to Adelaide from University of Colorado, Alison brings expertise in biomarker analysis of the cardiovascular and metabolic benefits of nutrients. |
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Dr Karen Murphy
BAppSc(Hons), PhD, RNutr NHMRC Industry Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow Karen has expertise in evaluating the cardiometabolic health benefits of dietary lipids, particularly omega-3, antioxidants, dairy and other foods and nutrients in human dietary intervention trials. She has extensive experience in fatty acid analysis. |
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Dr Rebecca Thomson
BAppSc(Hons),PhD Post-doctoral Research Fellow Rebecca has expertise in evaluating the role of lifestyle treatments involving diet and physical activity for improving health in overweight populations and assessing potential treatments to reduce tissue inflammation and promote tissue repair following muscle damage. |
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Dr Janet Bryan BA(Hons), PhD Research Associate Janet has expertise in cognitive assessment across the life-span and in investigating the effects of nutrition on cognition and mental health. |
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Dr Simon Spedding MBChB, FACSP, MAppEpid(Evaluation) Adjunct Senior Lecturer Simon is a clinical epidemiologist and an exercise and sports physician with an interest in evidence-based medicine focusing on physical activity and nutrition. |
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Dr Garry Scroop Adjunct Professor Garry is a medical practitioner and has over 40 years experience in exercise physiology research. He has also supervised several PhD and Honours students. |
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Lab, clinic & support staff |
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Dr Catherine Yandell BSc(Hons),PhD Senior Technical Officer Catherine has expertise in analytical techniques and manages the NPRC analytical laboratory. |
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