History
Barbara (BSc Hons, PhD) was educated at Monash University in Melbourne Victoria, graduating with her PhD in 1993 and has since worked at the University of Wollongong.
Research Focus
The primary focus of Barbara’s research is in the area of lipids and fatty acid metabolism, most notably the health benefits of omega-3 fats - some examples of research impact.
Omega-3s and recommended intakes
Barbara’s highest cited 2003 publication with 299 citations (1) was the catalyst for informing the Australian Government’s National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Nutrient Reference Values for dietary intakes of omega-3 fats. Australians are still not consuming the amount of omega-3 fats for optimal health (2). Barbara has recently been selected to be part of the Australian delegation to 39th Session of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses to be held in Berlin, Germany from 4-8 December 2017 to try and reach a global consensus on recommended intakes for omega-3 fat.
Omega-3 and pregnancy
Barbara through her collaboration with long term colleague, Dr Dilys Freeman from the University of Glasgow, has shown:
i) That there is reduced transfer of omega-3 fats to the fetus in women suffering from pre-eclampsia and intra-uterine growth restriction (3);
ii) That the omega-3 fats get stuck in the placenta (4) and that may help explain why omega-3 supplementation does not ameliorate pre-eclampsia;
iii) Omega-3 fats are extremely important for the formation of the neural tube (the backbone) (5).
Both Universities have recognised this work as both are Honorary Fellows from the respective Universities. Also, recipients of the Vice Chancellor’s Visiting International Scholar Award (VISA) in 2016.
Omega-3 and mental health
Together with colleagues from UOW and Universities of South Australia, NSW, Newcastle, NHMRC Partnership Grant (APP1113396), Does Omega-3 Supplementation Attenuate Aggressive Behaviour: A Multi-Centre Randomised Controlled Trial of a Broadly Disseminable Strategy 2016-2020. $1,809,278 ($964,000 partners; $845,278 NHMRC).
It is anticipated that this research will have huge impact in terms of reduced aggressive behaviour through omega-3 supplementation. As this is a partnership grant, the results will inform policy and practice.
Awards
Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA) Medal Award in 2016.
“The NSA Medal may be awarded to members who are Australian nutrition scientists with an outstanding track record in the field of animal or human nutrition, with the work carried out predominantly in Australia (permanent residents are eligible to apply) and who is currently highly active in his/her field of endeavour.
No more than one NSA Medal shall be awarded in any one year.”
Research Communication
Currently 86 peer-reviewed scientific journal publications and 120 national and international conference abstracts. Barbara has been invited to 11 International and 19 National conferences since 2009.
References
Year | Title |
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2020 |
Published In
Cancers
|
2020 |
Published In
Nutrients
|
2020 |
Published In
Nutrients
|
2020 |
Published In
Nutrients
|
2020 |
Published In
Nutrients
|
2019 |
Published In
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
|
2019 |
Published In
The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
|
2019 |
Published In
Schizophrenia Research
|
2019 |
Published In
Prostaglandins Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids
|
2019 |
Published In
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
|
2019 |
Published In
BMJ Open
|
2019 |
Published In
The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science
|
2019 |
Published In
Nutrition
|
2019 |
Published In
Schizophrenia Research
|
2018 |
Published In
Lipids
|
2018 |
Published In
Nutritional Neuroscience
|
2018 |
Published In
Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism: European journal of nutrition, metabolic diseases and dietetics
|
2018 |
Published In
Nutrients
|
2018 |
Published In
Algal Research
|
2018 |
Published In
Nutrition and Dietetics
|
2018 |
Published In
Scientific Reports
|
2017 |
Published In
Nutrients
|
2017 |
Published In
Biochemist
|
2017 |
Published In
Frontiers in Pharmacology
|
2017 |
Published In
Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
|
2017 |
Published In
Journal of Renal Care
|
2017 |
Published In
Nutrients
|
2017 |
Published In
Fats for Life
|
2016 |
Published In
BMC Nutrition
|
2016 |
Published In
PLoS One
|
2016 |
Published In
Nutrients
|
2016 |
Published In
Journal of Nutrition and Intermediary Metabolism
|
2016 |
Published In
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
|
2016 |
Published In
Food Chemistry
|
2016 |
Published In
Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids
|
2016 |
Published In
Journal of Nutrition and Intermediary Metabolism
|
2016 |
Published In
Life Sciences
|
2016 |
Published In
Trials
|
2016 |
Published In
The Conversation
|
2015 |
Published In
Psychiatry Psychology and Law
|
2015 |
Published In
PLoS One
|
2015 |
Published In
Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology
|
2015 |
Published In
Nutrients
|
2015 |
Published In
Journal of Applied Phycology
|
2014 |
Published In
Nutrients
|
2014 |
Published In
Lipid Technology
|
2014 |
Published In
Nutrition
|
2014 |
Published In
Nutrition
|
2013 |
Published In
e-SPEN Journal: the European e-journal of clinical nutrition and metabolism
|
2013 |
Published In
Nutrition
|
2013 |
Published In
Lipids
|
2013 |
Published In
The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science
|
2013 |
Published In
Nutrients
|
2013 |
Published In
Nutrition and Dietetics
|
2013 |
Published In
Nutrition
|
2013 |
Published In
Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism: European journal of nutrition, metabolic diseases and dietetics
|
2013 |
Published In
Lipids
|
2013 |
Published In
BMJ: British Medical Journal
|
2013 |
Published In
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
|
2013 |
Published In
Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry
|
2013 |
Published In
Nutrition
|
2012 |
Published In
Journal of the American College of Nutrition
|
2012 |
Published In
Australasian Medical Journal
|
2012 |
Published In
Hypertension
|
2012 |
Published In
The Journal of Nutrition
|
2012 |
Published In
Food and Nutrition Sciences
|
2011 |
Published In
Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids
|
2011 |
Published In
Nutrition
|
2011 | |
2011 |
Published In
Oleagineux Corps Gras Lipides
|
2011 |
Published In
Nutrition and Dietetics
|
2011 |
Published In
Nutrition and Dietetics
|
2011 |
Published In
Nutrition
|
2010 |
Published In
Synapse (New York)
|
2010 |
Published In
Nutrients
|
2010 |
Published In
Australasian Medical Journal
|
2010 |
Published In
JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association
|
2010 |
Published In
Lipids
|
2010 |
Published In
Australasian Medical Journal
|
2010 |
Published In
Australasian Medical Journal
|
2009 |
Published In
Lipids
|
2009 |
Published In
The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science
|
2009 |
Published In
Atherosclerosis Supplement
|
2009 |
Published In
Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism: European journal of nutrition, metabolic diseases and dietetics
|
2009 |
Published In
Atherosclerosis Supplement
|
2009 |
Published In
Public Health Nutrition
|
2008 |
Published In
Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|
2008 |
Published In
Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|
2008 |
Published In
The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science
|
2008 |
Published In
International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology
|
2008 |
Published In
Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|
2008 |
Published In
AgroFOOD Industry Hi-Tech - Supplement
|
2008 |
Published In
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|
2008 |
Published In
Food Australia
|
2008 |
Published In
Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|
2007 |
Published In
Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|
2007 |
Published In
Lipids
|
2007 |
Published In
Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry
|
2007 |
Published In
Nutrition Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases
|
2007 |
Published In
Atherosclerosis
|
2007 |
Published In
The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science
|
2007 |
Published In
Nutrition and Dietetics
|
2007 |
Published In
Lipids
|
Year | Title |
---|---|
2013 |
Published In
Food, Nutrition and Health
Publisher
South Melbourne, Victoria
|
2013 |
Published In
Food, Nutrition and Health
Publisher
South Melbourne, Victoria
|
2013 |
Published In
Food, Nutrition and Health
Publisher
South Melbourne, Victoria
|
2013 |
Published In
Food, Nutrition and Health
Publisher
South Melbourne, Victoria
|
Year | Title |
---|---|
2011 |
Published In
New Zealand Nutrition Society and Australian Nutrition Society joint conference
|
2011 |
Published In
Australian Atheroslcerosis Society conference Adelaide
|
2011 |
Published In
New Zealand Nutrition Society and Australian Nutrition Society Joint Conference
|
2010 |
Published In
ISSFAL 2010: 9th Congress of the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids & Lipids
|
2010 |
Published In
Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia: Thirty-fourth Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Australia, Perth
|
2010 |
Published In
Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia: Thirty-fourh Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Australia, Perth, 2010
|
2010 |
Published In
ISSFAL 2010: 9th Congress of the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids & Lipids
|
2010 |
Published In
Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia: Thirty-fourth Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Australia, Perth
|
2010 |
Published In
ISSFAL 2010: 9th Congress of the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids & Lipids
|
2010 |
Published In
ISSFAL 2010: 9th Congress of the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids & Lipids
|
2010 |
Published In
Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia: Thirty-fourth Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Australia (vol.34)
|
2009 |
Published In
9th Functional Foods Symposium Smart Foods for Healthy Kids
|
2009 |
Published In
11th Annual Food Regulations & Labelling Standards Conference
|
2009 |
Published In
Australian Atherosclerosis Society 35th Annual Scientific Meeting 2009
|
2008 |
Published In
Australian Atherosclerosis Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2008
|
2007 |
Published In
Australian Atherosclerosis Society: Annual Scientific Meeting 2007
|
2007 |
Published In
Australian Atherosclerosis Society Annual Scientific Meeting
|
Year | Title |
---|---|
2017 - 2024 | Funding Scheme: Partnership Projects |
2020 | Awarded by: Funding Scheme: Cardiovascular Early-Mid Career Researcher Grants |
2009 | Funding Scheme: Project Grant |
Degree | Research Title | Advisee | |
---|---|---|---|
Doctor of Philosophy | Physical Activity in Women with Gestational Diabetes: Towards Guidelines for Physical Activity | Christie, Hannah |
School of Medicine, building 41
University of Wollongong
Wollongong
NSW
2522
Australia
History
Barbara (BSc Hons, PhD) was educated at Monash University in Melbourne Victoria, graduating with her PhD in 1993 and has since worked at the University of Wollongong.
Research Focus
The primary focus of Barbara’s research is in the area of lipids and fatty acid metabolism, most notably the health benefits of omega-3 fats - some examples of research impact.
Omega-3s and recommended intakes
Barbara’s highest cited 2003 publication with 299 citations (1) was the catalyst for informing the Australian Government’s National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Nutrient Reference Values for dietary intakes of omega-3 fats. Australians are still not consuming the amount of omega-3 fats for optimal health (2). Barbara has recently been selected to be part of the Australian delegation to 39th Session of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses to be held in Berlin, Germany from 4-8 December 2017 to try and reach a global consensus on recommended intakes for omega-3 fat.
Omega-3 and pregnancy
Barbara through her collaboration with long term colleague, Dr Dilys Freeman from the University of Glasgow, has shown:
i) That there is reduced transfer of omega-3 fats to the fetus in women suffering from pre-eclampsia and intra-uterine growth restriction (3);
ii) That the omega-3 fats get stuck in the placenta (4) and that may help explain why omega-3 supplementation does not ameliorate pre-eclampsia;
iii) Omega-3 fats are extremely important for the formation of the neural tube (the backbone) (5).
Both Universities have recognised this work as both are Honorary Fellows from the respective Universities. Also, recipients of the Vice Chancellor’s Visiting International Scholar Award (VISA) in 2016.
Omega-3 and mental health
Together with colleagues from UOW and Universities of South Australia, NSW, Newcastle, NHMRC Partnership Grant (APP1113396), Does Omega-3 Supplementation Attenuate Aggressive Behaviour: A Multi-Centre Randomised Controlled Trial of a Broadly Disseminable Strategy 2016-2020. $1,809,278 ($964,000 partners; $845,278 NHMRC).
It is anticipated that this research will have huge impact in terms of reduced aggressive behaviour through omega-3 supplementation. As this is a partnership grant, the results will inform policy and practice.
Awards
Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA) Medal Award in 2016.
“The NSA Medal may be awarded to members who are Australian nutrition scientists with an outstanding track record in the field of animal or human nutrition, with the work carried out predominantly in Australia (permanent residents are eligible to apply) and who is currently highly active in his/her field of endeavour.
No more than one NSA Medal shall be awarded in any one year.”
Research Communication
Currently 86 peer-reviewed scientific journal publications and 120 national and international conference abstracts. Barbara has been invited to 11 International and 19 National conferences since 2009.
References
Year | Title |
---|---|
2020 |
Published In
Cancers
|
2020 |
Published In
Nutrients
|
2020 |
Published In
Nutrients
|
2020 |
Published In
Nutrients
|
2020 |
Published In
Nutrients
|
2019 |
Published In
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
|
2019 |
Published In
The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
|
2019 |
Published In
Schizophrenia Research
|
2019 |
Published In
Prostaglandins Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids
|
2019 |
Published In
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
|
2019 |
Published In
BMJ Open
|
2019 |
Published In
The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science
|
2019 |
Published In
Nutrition
|
2019 |
Published In
Schizophrenia Research
|
2018 |
Published In
Lipids
|
2018 |
Published In
Nutritional Neuroscience
|
2018 |
Published In
Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism: European journal of nutrition, metabolic diseases and dietetics
|
2018 |
Published In
Nutrients
|
2018 |
Published In
Algal Research
|
2018 |
Published In
Nutrition and Dietetics
|
2018 |
Published In
Scientific Reports
|
2017 |
Published In
Nutrients
|
2017 |
Published In
Biochemist
|
2017 |
Published In
Frontiers in Pharmacology
|
2017 |
Published In
Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
|
2017 |
Published In
Journal of Renal Care
|
2017 |
Published In
Nutrients
|
2017 |
Published In
Fats for Life
|
2016 |
Published In
BMC Nutrition
|
2016 |
Published In
PLoS One
|
2016 |
Published In
Nutrients
|
2016 |
Published In
Journal of Nutrition and Intermediary Metabolism
|
2016 |
Published In
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
|
2016 |
Published In
Food Chemistry
|
2016 |
Published In
Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids
|
2016 |
Published In
Journal of Nutrition and Intermediary Metabolism
|
2016 |
Published In
Life Sciences
|
2016 |
Published In
Trials
|
2016 |
Published In
The Conversation
|
2015 |
Published In
Psychiatry Psychology and Law
|
2015 |
Published In
PLoS One
|
2015 |
Published In
Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology
|
2015 |
Published In
Nutrients
|
2015 |
Published In
Journal of Applied Phycology
|
2014 |
Published In
Nutrients
|
2014 |
Published In
Lipid Technology
|
2014 |
Published In
Nutrition
|
2014 |
Published In
Nutrition
|
2013 |
Published In
e-SPEN Journal: the European e-journal of clinical nutrition and metabolism
|
2013 |
Published In
Nutrition
|
2013 |
Published In
Lipids
|
2013 |
Published In
The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science
|
2013 |
Published In
Nutrients
|
2013 |
Published In
Nutrition and Dietetics
|
2013 |
Published In
Nutrition
|
2013 |
Published In
Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism: European journal of nutrition, metabolic diseases and dietetics
|
2013 |
Published In
Lipids
|
2013 |
Published In
BMJ: British Medical Journal
|
2013 |
Published In
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
|
2013 |
Published In
Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry
|
2013 |
Published In
Nutrition
|
2012 |
Published In
Journal of the American College of Nutrition
|
2012 |
Published In
Australasian Medical Journal
|
2012 |
Published In
Hypertension
|
2012 |
Published In
The Journal of Nutrition
|
2012 |
Published In
Food and Nutrition Sciences
|
2011 |
Published In
Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids
|
2011 |
Published In
Nutrition
|
2011 | |
2011 |
Published In
Oleagineux Corps Gras Lipides
|
2011 |
Published In
Nutrition and Dietetics
|
2011 |
Published In
Nutrition and Dietetics
|
2011 |
Published In
Nutrition
|
2010 |
Published In
Synapse (New York)
|
2010 |
Published In
Nutrients
|
2010 |
Published In
Australasian Medical Journal
|
2010 |
Published In
JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association
|
2010 |
Published In
Lipids
|
2010 |
Published In
Australasian Medical Journal
|
2010 |
Published In
Australasian Medical Journal
|
2009 |
Published In
Lipids
|
2009 |
Published In
The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science
|
2009 |
Published In
Atherosclerosis Supplement
|
2009 |
Published In
Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism: European journal of nutrition, metabolic diseases and dietetics
|
2009 |
Published In
Atherosclerosis Supplement
|
2009 |
Published In
Public Health Nutrition
|
2008 |
Published In
Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|
2008 |
Published In
Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|
2008 |
Published In
The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science
|
2008 |
Published In
International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology
|
2008 |
Published In
Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|
2008 |
Published In
AgroFOOD Industry Hi-Tech - Supplement
|
2008 |
Published In
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|
2008 |
Published In
Food Australia
|
2008 |
Published In
Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|
2007 |
Published In
Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|
2007 |
Published In
Lipids
|
2007 |
Published In
Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry
|
2007 |
Published In
Nutrition Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases
|
2007 |
Published In
Atherosclerosis
|
2007 |
Published In
The British Journal of Nutrition: an international journal of nutritional science
|
2007 |
Published In
Nutrition and Dietetics
|
2007 |
Published In
Lipids
|
Year | Title |
---|---|
2013 |
Published In
Food, Nutrition and Health
Publisher
South Melbourne, Victoria
|
2013 |
Published In
Food, Nutrition and Health
Publisher
South Melbourne, Victoria
|
2013 |
Published In
Food, Nutrition and Health
Publisher
South Melbourne, Victoria
|
2013 |
Published In
Food, Nutrition and Health
Publisher
South Melbourne, Victoria
|
Year | Title |
---|---|
2011 |
Published In
New Zealand Nutrition Society and Australian Nutrition Society joint conference
|
2011 |
Published In
Australian Atheroslcerosis Society conference Adelaide
|
2011 |
Published In
New Zealand Nutrition Society and Australian Nutrition Society Joint Conference
|
2010 |
Published In
ISSFAL 2010: 9th Congress of the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids & Lipids
|
2010 |
Published In
Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia: Thirty-fourth Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Australia, Perth
|
2010 |
Published In
Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia: Thirty-fourh Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Australia, Perth, 2010
|
2010 |
Published In
ISSFAL 2010: 9th Congress of the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids & Lipids
|
2010 |
Published In
Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia: Thirty-fourth Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Australia, Perth
|
2010 |
Published In
ISSFAL 2010: 9th Congress of the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids & Lipids
|
2010 |
Published In
ISSFAL 2010: 9th Congress of the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids & Lipids
|
2010 |
Published In
Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia: Thirty-fourth Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Australia (vol.34)
|
2009 |
Published In
9th Functional Foods Symposium Smart Foods for Healthy Kids
|
2009 |
Published In
11th Annual Food Regulations & Labelling Standards Conference
|
2009 |
Published In
Australian Atherosclerosis Society 35th Annual Scientific Meeting 2009
|
2008 |
Published In
Australian Atherosclerosis Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2008
|
2007 |
Published In
Australian Atherosclerosis Society: Annual Scientific Meeting 2007
|
2007 |
Published In
Australian Atherosclerosis Society Annual Scientific Meeting
|
Year | Title |
---|---|
2017 - 2024 | Funding Scheme: Partnership Projects |
2020 | Awarded by: Funding Scheme: Cardiovascular Early-Mid Career Researcher Grants |
2009 | Funding Scheme: Project Grant |
Degree | Research Title | Advisee | |
---|---|---|---|
Doctor of Philosophy | Physical Activity in Women with Gestational Diabetes: Towards Guidelines for Physical Activity | Christie, Hannah |
School of Medicine, building 41
University of Wollongong
Wollongong
NSW
2522
Australia