Research
Exercise Physiology is concerned studying the physiological responses to exercise. Our work focuses on both the acute and chronic adaptations to exercise, from a molecular to a whole system level.
Basic science projects in this area include investigations of the immunological, neurological, hormonal, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems response to exercise using cellular, molecular and systemic approaches.
Applied science projects include exercise interventions for clinical populations (e.g., people with diabetes, cardiovascular disease or cancer) and those at an increased risk of chronic disease (e.g., older adults).
Collectively, UQ exercise physiology research aims to reduce the risk, progression and side effects of chronic disease through exercise. Our research uses a biopsychosocial approach to enhance understanding of the optimal exercise ‘dose’ to improve the health of people with, or at high risk of, chronic disease.
Externally funded, current and HMNS-led research projects
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Player Development in Rugby League, and Recovery Techniques in Professional Rugby League |
Vince Kelly, Shona Halson, David Jenkins |
Brisbane Broncos Rugby League Club |
2015-2019 |
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Shelley Keating, Jeff Coombes Graeme MacDonald Ingrid Hickman, Wendy Brown |
Exercise and Sports Science Australia – Tom Penrose Community Service Grant |
2015-2020 |
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Aboriginal and Torre Strait Islander brief intervention training program |
David Jenkins, F. Cunningham M. Murphy, D Thomas J. Brimblecombe J Brands, N. Border, L. Maksimovic et al. |
Queensland Health |
2016-2019 |
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Jeff Coombes Jenna Kirschner Michael Leveritt |
Wesley Medical Research |
2016-2019 |
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Jeff Coombes Tina Skinner |
Movember Project administered by QUT |
2016-2024 |
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Fellowship for Advancing Exercise and Sports Science
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Jeff Coombes, Thomas Bailey
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Collaborative Research Network administered by Bond University |
2017-2019 |
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BRAIN Training Trial: Balance, Resistance, or INterval Training Trial: A Randomised Controlled Trial of Three Exercise Modalities in Mild Cognitive Impairment
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Jeff Coombes M. Fiatarone Singh, J. Hausdorff T. Liu-Ambrose U. Wisloff
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NHMRC Project Grant administered by University of Sydney |
2017-2020 |
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David Jenkins J. Aitken S. Chambers J. Dunn Tina Skinner |
NHMRC Partnership Projects |
2018-2021 |
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Tina Skinner, Nathalie Vear, L. Stone |
Metro South Hospital and Health Service |
2018-2021 |
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Shelley Keating |
Diabetes Australia Research Program |
2017-2020 |
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Shelley Keating |
NHMRC Early Career Fellowships |
2017-2021 |
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Tina Skinner, Jeff Coombes Natalie Vear |
Movember Foundation
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2019-2024 |