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Kiran Ahuja

Dr Kiran Ahuja

Kiran Ahuja

Senior Research Fellow

Room C127 , Building C

+61 3 6324 5478 (phone)

Kiran.Ahuja@utas.edu.au

Dr Kiran Ahuja is a Senior Research Fellow in the University’s School of Health Sciences. She has been with UTAS since 2001 and has been a research-intensive member of staff since completing her PhD in 2006.

Dr Ahuja has several different roles at the University.

One part of her work is contributing to research investigating the effects of various foods and spices on heart disease and diabetes risk factors.

‘Regular chilli intake may help with controlling blood glucose and insulin levels in people who are pre-diabetic. We are now expanding this research to understand the mechanisms by which chilli controls for glucose.’

Dr Ahuja also contributes to a range of fascinating projects outside the area of nutrition, through the application of her biostatistical skills.

‘I love statistics, or what I call “playing with numbers”. At the moment, I provide statistical support for projects in medicine, health science, nursing and computing. I help with the number crunching, which allows the researchers to understand the data, to see patterns in the data, and then interpret the results.

‘I am currently also involved in a data linkage project and working with a paediatric respiratory physician. It’s a very interesting project… looking for links between babies’ birth information – things like weight, length, mother’s smoking behaviour – and their lung function at 6–8 years of age. By linking data gathered at different times we can test for birth factors and their impacts on health in later life.’

The other major part of Dr Ahuja’s role is the coordination of the Graduate Certificate in Research for all PhD and Master’s candidates at UTAS. In this role she gets to meet every new candidate at the University.

‘Research training is my passion. I want to teach people to conduct ethically, scientifically, and morally valid research. It’s satisfying to prepare the new generation of researchers.’

In addition to her research and research training at UTAS, Dr Ahuja has been actively involved in the Nutrition Society of Australia over the past decade. She is Honorary Secretary of the NSA and member of the executive team. This group of scientists, academics and people from industry are involved in sharing nutrition science and research in Australia, promoting the field, with a goal to increase and communicate the scientific value and relevance of nutrition science.

Dr Ahuja is Research Fellow at the School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Australia. She works in the area of nutrition and health. In particular, her work focuses on the investigating the effects of foods and spices on the risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Career summary

Qualifications

PhD, Effect of specific dietary constituents on coronary heart disease risk factors, University of Tasmania, Australia, 2006
MSc. Clinical Trials, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London, UK, 2012
Masters in Biomedical Sciences (Research), Effect of monounsaturated fat in the diet on the serum carotenoid levels, University of Tasmania, Australia, 2002
Graduate Diploma in Human Nutrition, Deakin University, Australia, 2000
Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics, Panjab University, India, 1994
BSc (Nutrition), Maharaja Sayajirao, University of Baroda, India, 1993

Languages (other than English)

Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati

Memberships

Professional practice

Associate Dean Research Training (Acting), University of Tasmania, May - September 2017
Member of the Tasmanian Scientific Research Advisory Committee, 2013-
National Secretary for the Nutrition Society of Australia, 2015-
Co-chair Nutrition Society of Australia (Tasmania Group), 2010-2015
Secretary Nutrition Society of Australia (Tasmania Group), 2008-2010

Administrative expertise

Managing clinical trials, Supervising Masters (research) and PhD candidates

Teaching

Nutrition, Diabetes, CVD, Public Health, Diet, Research, Human

Teaching responsibility

Dr Ahuja teaches:

Bio Science 1 (CXA204)
Bio Science 2 (CXA205)
Nutrition and Disease (CXA385)
Introduction to Higher Degree by Research (XGR501)
Communicating Research (XGR502)
Anatomy and Physiology (CXA172)
Specialised Research Methods (XGR505)

Research Invitations

Chair –Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Australia, 2014 (Hobart, Tasmania)

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Expertise

Kiran has been planning, conducting and analysing clinical trials in the area of nutrition and health since 2000.

Research Themes

Dr Ahuja's research align with the university's research theme of Better Health. Her interests include nutrition, metabolism and chronic diseases (including coronary heart disease and diabetes).

Current projects

Dr. Ahuja's Current Research Projects include:

Effect of Chilli intake on post prandial Glucose metabolism in Type 2 diabetes
Food intake, menstrual cycle and blood pressure
Inhibition of Platelet Aggregation by Vanilloid-Like Agents
Refugee health in Tasmania
Dynamic Balance and Locomotion is Affected During an Exercise Task in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
An analysis of symptoms, quality of life and prognosis in patients on dialysis, with particular attention to those over 70 years of age

Fields of Research

Nutrition and dietetics (321099)
Haematology (320102)
Exercise physiology (420702)
Preventative health care (420605)
Respiratory diseases (320103)
Nutritional science (321004)
Nephrology and urology (320214)
Infant and child health (321302)
Cardiology (incl. cardiovascular diseases) (320101)
Health promotion (420603)
Basic pharmacology (321401)
Public health nutrition (321005)
Physiotherapy (420106)
Behavioural neuroscience (520202)
Public health (420699)
Sport and exercise nutrition (321006)
Community child health (420601)
Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences (321499)
Health services and systems (420399)
Health equity (420602)
Social determinants of health (420606)
Obstetrics and gynaecology (321502)
Health and community services (420305)
Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics (321402)
Gastroenterology and hepatology (320209)
Higher education (390303)
Cell metabolism (310103)
Sociology (441099)
Traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (420899)
Primary health care (420319)
Radiation therapy (321110)
Biologically active molecules (340401)
Clinical sciences (320299)
Animal physiology - systems (310910)
Analytical biochemistry (310101)
Biological psychology (520299)
Microbial ecology (310703)
Clinical chemistry (incl. diagnostics) (320202)
Medical biochemistry - lipids (320504)
Cancer cell biology (321101)
Allied health and rehabilitation science (420199)
Medical biochemistry and metabolomics (320599)
Health policy (440706)
Analytical chemistry (340199)
Medical physiology (320899)
Aged health care (420301)
Sports science and exercise (420799)
Systems physiology (320803)
Epidemiological methods (420204)
Surgery (320226)
Medical biochemistry - nucleic acids (320505)
Epidemiology (420299)
Motor control (420703)
Cell development, proliferation and death (310102)
Endocrinology (320208)
Other psychology (529999)
Central nervous system (320903)
Cell neurochemistry (310104)
Social change (441004)
Food nutritional balance (300603)
Neurology and neuromuscular diseases (320905)
Urban and regional economics (380118)
Crop and pasture production (300499)

Research Objectives

Clinical health (200199)
Nutrition (200410)
Diagnosis of human diseases and conditions (200101)
Preventive medicine (200412)
Specific population health (excl. Indigenous health) (200599)
Overweight and obesity (200411)
Women's and maternal health (200509)
Behaviour and health (200401)
Allied health therapies (excl. mental health services) (200301)
Other health (209999)
Neonatal and child health (200506)
Treatment of human diseases and conditions (200105)
Health status (incl. wellbeing) (200407)
Determinants of health (200201)
Disability and functional capacity (200403)
Public health (excl. specific population health) (200499)
Prevention of human diseases and conditions (200104)
Disease distribution and transmission (incl. surveillance and response) (200404)
Health related to ageing (200502)
Rural and remote area health (200508)
Health related to specific ethnic groups (200503)
Pome fruit, pip fruit (260511)
Learner and learning (160199)
Exercise (130601)
Palliative care (200309)
Telehealth (200208)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander determinants of health (210301)
Other education and training (169999)
Evaluation of health outcomes (200202)
Health education and promotion (200203)
Evaluation of health and support services (200299)
Injury prevention and control (200408)
Health policy evaluation (200205)
Social structure and health (200207)
Personnel (140110)
Nutraceuticals and functional foods (241308)

Publications

Total publications

174

Highlighted publications

(4 outputs)

Year	Type	Citation
2015	Journal Article	Fox MJ, Ahuja KDK, Robertson IK, Ball MJ, Eri RD, 'Can probiotic yogurt prevent diarrhoea in children on antibiotics? A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled study', BMJ, 5, (1) Article e006474. ISSN 1756-1833 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-006474 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 65Web of Science - 53 Co-authors: Fox MJ; Robertson IK; Ball MJ; Eri RD Tweet
2015	Journal Article	Lis D, Stellingwerff T, Kitic CK, Ahuja KDK, Fell J, 'No effects of a short-term gluten-free diet on performance in nonceliac athletes', Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 47, (12) pp. 2563-2570. ISSN 0195-9131 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000000699 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 50Web of Science - 46 Co-authors: Lis D; Stellingwerff T; Kitic CK; Fell J Tweet
2015	Journal Article	Pittaway JK, Chuang LT, Ahuja KDK, Beckett JM, Glew RH, et al., 'Omega-3 dietary fatty acid status of healthy older adults in Tasmania, Australia: An observational study', Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging, 19, (5) pp. 505-510. ISSN 1279-7707 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s12603-015-0459-2 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 9Web of Science - 8 Co-authors: Pittaway JK; Beckett JM; Ball MJ Tweet
2006	Journal Article	Ahuja KDK, Robertson IK, Geraghty DP, Ball MJ, 'Effects of chili consumption on postprandial glucose, insulin and energy metabolism', American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 84, (1) pp. 63-69. ISSN 0002-9165 (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/84.1.63 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 104Web of Science - 95 Co-authors: Robertson IK; Geraghty DP; Ball MJ Tweet

Journal Article

(99 outputs)

Year	Citation	Altmetrics
2023	Jayasinghe S, Holloway TP, Soward R, Patterson KAE, Ahuja KDK, et al., ''An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure': Proposal for a Social Prescribing Strategy for Obesity Prevention and Improvement in Health and Well-being', JMIR Research Protocols pp. 1-12. ISSN 1929-0748 (2023) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.2196/41280 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Jayasinghe S; Holloway TP; Soward R; Patterson KAE; Dalton L; Murray S; Byrne NM; Hills AP Tweet
2023	Sharma C, Ahuja KDK, Kulkarni B, Byrne NM, Hills AP, 'Life course research in physical activity: Pathway to Global Action Plan 2030', Obesity Reviews ISSN 1467-7881 (2023) [Refereed Article] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Byrne NM; Hills AP
2023	Vahidi Ferdowsi P, Ahuja KDK, Beckett JM, Myers S, 'Capsaicin and Zinc Signalling Pathways as Promising Targets for Managing Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes', Molecules, 28, (6) pp. 1-16. ISSN 1420-3049 (2023) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/molecules28062861 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Beckett JM; Myers S Tweet
2022	Bird ML, Peel FM, Schmidt M, Fini NA, Ramage E, et al., 'Mobility focussed physical outcome measures over telecommunication technology (Zoom): intra and inter-rater reliability trial', JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologies, 9, (3) Article 38101. ISSN 2369-2529 (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.2196/38101 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Bird ML; Peel FM; Schmidt M; Mather C; Bridgman H Tweet
2022	Hill B, Savaglio M, Blewitt C, Ahuja K, Kandel P, et al., 'Preconception health in the workplace: an opportunity to support equitable access to education', Seminars in Reproductive Medicine, 40, (3-04) pp. 199-204. ISSN 1526-8004 (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1750132 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: Madden S; Hills AP Tweet
2022	Ho YC, Brake SJ, Ahuja KDK, Acott N, Tiao J, et al., 'IgG fractions from patients with antiphospholipid syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus bind to platelets, but do not affect collagen-induced platelet activation', Biotechnic and Histochemistry, 97, (8) pp. 604-615. ISSN 1052-0295 (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/10520295.2022.2049878 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Ho YC; Brake SJ Tweet
2022	Jayasinghe S, Flies EJ, Soward R, Kendal D, Kilpatrick M, et al., 'Physical activity and food environments in and around schools: a case study in regional North-West Tasmania', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19, (10) Article 6238. ISSN 1660-4601 (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19106238 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2 Co-authors: Jayasinghe S; Flies EJ; Soward R; Kendal D; Kilpatrick M; Cleland V; Holloway TP; Murray S; Patterson KAE; Hughes R; Byrne NM; Hills AP Tweet
2022	Jayasinghe S, Herath MP, Beckett JM, Ahuja KDK, Street SJ, et al., 'Gestational weight gain and postpartum weight retention in Tasmanian women: the baby-bod study', PLoS ONE, 17, (3) Article e0264744. ISSN 1932-6203 (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0264744 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2 Co-authors: Jayasinghe S; Herath MP; Beckett JM; Street SJ; Byrne NM; Hills AP Tweet
2022	Jayasinghe S, Soward R, Dalton L, Holloway TP, Murray S, et al., 'Domains of capacity building in whole-systems approaches to Prevent Obesity-A 'Systematized' Review', International Journal of Integrated Care, 19, (17) Article 10997. ISSN 1568-4156 (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191710997 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1 Co-authors: Jayasinghe S; Soward R; Dalton L; Holloway TP; Murray S; Patterson KAE; Byrne NM; Hills AP Tweet
2022	Jayasinghe SU, Soward RI, Holloway TP, Patterson KAE, Ahuja KDK, et al., 'Why some do but too many don't? Barriers and enablers to physical activity in regional Tasmania - an exploratory, mixed-methods study', BMC Public Health, 22 Article 627. ISSN 1471-2458 (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-13001-6 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: Jayasinghe SU; Soward RI; Holloway TP; Patterson KAE; Hughes R; Byrne NM; Hills AP Tweet
2022	Vahidi Ferdowsi P, Ahuja KDK, Beckett JM, Myers S, 'Capsaicin and zinc promote glucose uptake in C2C12 skeletal muscle cells through a common calcium signalling pathway', International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23, (4) pp. 2207. ISSN 1422-0067 (2022) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/ijms23042207 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 3 Co-authors: Beckett JM; Myers S Tweet
2021	Brickwood K-J, Ahuja KDK, Watson G, O'Brien J, Williams AD, 'Effects of activity tracker use with health professional support or telephone counseling on maintenance of physical activity and health outcomes in older adults: Randomized controlled trial', JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 9, (1) pp. 1-15. ISSN 2291-5222 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.2196/18686 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 7Web of Science - 6 Co-authors: Brickwood K-J; Watson G; O'Brien J; Williams AD Tweet
2021	Edwards KH, Ahuja KD, Watson G, Dowling C, Musgrave H, et al., 'The influence of exercise intensity and exercise mode on gastrointestinal damage', Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 46, (9) pp. 1105-1110. ISSN 1715-5312 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2020-0883 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 5Web of Science - 5 Co-authors: Edwards KH; Watson G; Dowling C; Reyes J; Kitic CM Tweet
2021	Herath M, Beckett J, Hills AP, Byrne NM, Ahuja KDK, 'Gestational diabetes mellitus and infant adiposity at birth: A systematic review and meta-analysis of therapeutic interventions', Journal of Clinical Medicine, 10, (4) Article 835. ISSN 2077-0383 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/jcm10040835 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 5 Co-authors: Herath M; Beckett J; Hills AP; Byrne NM Tweet
2021	Herath MP, Ahuja KDK, Beckett JM, Jayasinghe S, Byrne NM, et al., 'Determinants of infant adiposity across the first 6 months of life: Evidence from the Baby-bod study', Journal of Clinical Medicine, 10, (8) pp. 1-14. ISSN 2077-0383 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/jcm10081770 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 5Web of Science - 5 Co-authors: Herath MP; Beckett JM; Jayasinghe S; Byrne NM; Hills AP Tweet
2021	Jayasinghe S, Flies EJ, Soward R, Kendal D, Kilpatrick M, et al., 'A spatial analysis of access to physical activity infrastructure and healthy food in regional Tasmania', Frontiers in Public Health, 9 pp. 1-13. ISSN 2296-2565 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.773609 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1 Co-authors: Jayasinghe S; Flies EJ; Soward R; Kendal D; Kilpatrick M; Holloway TP; Patterson KAE; Hughes R; Byrne NM; Hills AP Tweet
2021	Jayasinghe S, Herath MP, Beckett JM, Ahuja KDK, Byrne NM, et al., 'Exclusivity of breastfeeding and body composition: learnings from the Baby-bod study', International Breastfeeding Journal, 16, (1) pp. 1-10. ISSN 1746-4358 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/s13006-021-00389-x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 3 Co-authors: Jayasinghe S; Herath MP; Beckett JM; Byrne NM; Hills AP Tweet
2021	Jayasinghe S, Herath MP, Beckett JM, Ahuja KDK, Byrne NM, et al., 'WHO child growth standards in context: The Baby-bod Project - observational study in Tasmania', BMJ Paediatrics Open, 5, (1) pp. 1-7. ISSN 2399-9772 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1136/bmjpo-2021-001123 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Jayasinghe S; Herath MP; Beckett JM; Byrne NM; Hills AP Tweet
2021	Madden SK, Blewitt CA, Ahuja KDK, Skouteris H, Bailey CM, et al., 'Workplace healthy lifestyle determinants and wellbeing needs across the preconception and pregnancy periods: a qualitative study informed by the COM-B model', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, (8) Article 4154. ISSN 1660-4601 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18084154 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 7Web of Science - 5 Co-authors: Madden SK; Hills AP Tweet
2021	Sharma Chitra, Ahuja KDK, Kulkarni B, Byrne NM, Hills AP, 'Cardiovascular diseases in rural South Asia: the story of one billion people', Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health ISSN 1470-2738 (2021) [Contribution to Refereed Journal] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Byrne NM; Hills AP
2021	Turner JA, Padgett C, McDonald S, Ahuja KDK, Francis HM, et al., 'Innate immunity impacts social-cognitive functioning in people with multiple sclerosis and healthy individuals: Implications for IL-1ra and urinary immune markers', Brain, Behavior, & Immunity - Health, 14 Article 100254. ISSN 2666-3546 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.bbih.2021.100254 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1 Co-authors: Turner JA; Padgett C; Honan CA Tweet
2021	Vahidi Ferdowsi P, Ahuja KDK, Beckett JM, Myers S, 'TRPV1 activation by capsaicin mediates glucose oxidation and ATP production independent of insulin signalling in mouse skeletal muscle cells', Cells, 10, (6) Article 1560. ISSN 2073-4409 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/cells10061560 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 13Web of Science - 10 Co-authors: Beckett JM; Myers S Tweet
2020	Guven N, Spring KJ, Holmes S, Ahuja K, Eri R, et al., 'Micro RNA expression after ingestion of fucoidan; a clinical study', Marine Drugs, 18, (3) pp. 1-11. ISSN 1660-3397 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/md18030143 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 13Web of Science - 13 Co-authors: Guven N; Holmes S; Eri R Tweet
2020	Ho YC, Ahuja KDK, Andrews RK, Adams MJ, 'Shedding of soluble glycoprotein VI is neither affected by animal-derived antibeta-2-glycoprotein 1 antibodies nor IgG fractions from patients with systemic lupus erythematosus', Blood Coagulation & Fibrinolysis, 31, (4) pp. 258-263. ISSN 0957-5235 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1097/MBC.0000000000000909 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Ho YC Tweet
2020	Jayasinghe S, Byrne NM, Patterson KAE, Ahuja KDK, Hills AP, 'The current global state of movement and physical activity - the health and economic costs of the inactive phenotype', Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 64 pp. 9-16. ISSN 0033-0620 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.pcad.2020.10.006 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 4 Co-authors: Jayasinghe S; Byrne NM; Patterson KAE; Hills AP Tweet
2020	Jayasinghe S, Herath MP, Beckett JM, Ahuja KDK, Byrne NM, et al., 'Anthropometry-based prediction of body fat in infants from birth to 6 months: the Baby-bod study', European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 75 pp. 715-723. ISSN 0954-3007 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1038/s41430-020-00768-3 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 2 Co-authors: Jayasinghe S; Herath MP; Beckett JM; Byrne NM; Hills AP Tweet
2020	Madden SK, Cordon EL, Bailey C, Skouteris H, Ahuja K, et al., 'The effect of workplace lifestyle programmes on diet, physical activity, and weight-related outcomes for working women: A systematic review using the TIDieR checklist', Obesity Reviews, 21, (10) pp. 1-21. ISSN 1467-7881 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/obr.13027 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 10 Co-authors: Madden SK; Hills AP Tweet
2020	Madden SK, Skouteris H, Bailey C, Hills AP, Ahuja KDK, et al., 'Women in the workplace: Promoting healthy lifestyles and mitigating weight gain during the preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum periods', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17, (3) pp. 1-7. ISSN 1661-7827 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17030821 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 7Web of Science - 7 Co-authors: Madden SK; Hills AP Tweet
2020	Raj R, Brown B, Ahuja K, Frandsen M, Jose M, 'Enabling good outcomes in older adults on dialysis: a qualitative study', BMC Nephrology, 21, (1) pp. 1-12. ISSN 1471-2369 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/s12882-020-1695-1 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 11Web of Science - 9 Co-authors: Raj R; Frandsen M; Jose M Tweet
2020	Singh J, Sohal SS, Ahuja K, Lim A, Duncan H, et al., 'Investigation of circulatory cytokines in patients undergoing intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for adenocarcinoma of the prostate and association with acute RT-induced toxicity: A prospective clinical study', Cytokine, 131 pp. 1-6. ISSN 1043-4666 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2020.155108 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: Sohal SS Tweet
2020	Singh J, Sohal SS, Ahuja K, Lim A, Duncan H, et al., 'Levels of plasma cytokine in patients undergoing neoadjuvant androgen deprivation therapy and external beam radiation therapy for adenocarcinoma of the prostate', Annals of Translational Medicine, 8, (10) pp. 1-7. ISSN 2305-5839 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.21037/atm-19-1913 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: Sohal SS Tweet
2019	Beckett JM, Bird ML, Pittaway JK, Ahuja KD, 'Diet and multiple sclerosis: Scoping review of web-based recommendations', Interactive Journal of Medical Research, 8, (1) ISSN 1929-073X (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.2196/10050 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 29 Co-authors: Beckett JM; Pittaway JK Tweet
2019	Byrne LK, Ogden K, Lee S, Ahuja K, Watson G, et al., 'Mixed-method evaluation of a community-wide physical activity program in Launceston, Australia', Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 30, (S1) pp. 104-115. ISSN 2201-1617 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1002/hpja.241 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 3 Co-authors: Byrne LK; Ogden K; Lee S; Watson G; Fell J Tweet
2019	Raj R, Thiruvengadam S, Ahuja KDK, Frandsen M, Jose M, 'Discussions during shared decision-making in older adults with advanced renal disease: a scoping review', BMJ Open, 9, (11) Article e031427. ISSN 2044-6055 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031427 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 9 Co-authors: Raj R; Frandsen M; Jose M Tweet
2019	Vemuri R, Gundamaraju R, Shinde TS, Perera AP, Basheer W, et al., 'Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1 modulates intestinal-specific microbiota, short-chain fatty acid and immunological profiles in aging mice', Nutrients, 11, (6) pp. 1-23. ISSN 2072-6643 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/nu11061297 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 41Web of Science - 35 Co-authors: Vemuri R; Shinde TS; Perera AP; Basheer W; Southam B; Tristram S; Eri R Tweet
2019	Weber H, Bassett G, Bartl D, Yusof MM, Sohal SS, et al., 'Successful implementation of evidence-based guidelines in a regional emergency department for children presenting with acute asthma', Australian Journal of Rural Health pp. 1-6. ISSN 1038-5282 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/ajr.12544 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1 Co-authors: Bartl D; Yusof MM; Sohal SS; Frandsen M Tweet
2019	Zilinsky I, Barazani TB, Visentin D, Ahuja K, Martinowitz U, et al., 'Subcutaneous injection of tranexamic acid to reduce bleeding during dermatologic surgery: A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial', Dermatologic Surgery, 45 pp. 759-767. ISSN 1076-0512 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000001786 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 16Web of Science - 16 Co-authors: Visentin D Tweet
2018	Almaghrabi S, Adams M, Geraghty D, Ahuja K, 'Synergistic inhibitory effect of capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin on in vitro platelet aggregation and thromboxane formation', Blood Coagulation and Fibrinolysis, 29, (4) pp. 351-355. ISSN 0957-5235 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1097/MBC.0000000000000698 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 5 Co-authors: Almaghrabi S; Adams M; Geraghty D Tweet
2018	Lis DM, Stellingwerff T, Kitic C, Fell JW, Ahuja KDK, 'Low FODMAP: A Preliminary Strategy to Reduce Gastrointestinal Distress in Athletes', Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 50, (1) pp. 116-123. ISSN 0195-9131 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000001419 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 40Web of Science - 37 Co-authors: Lis DM; Stellingwerff T; Kitic C; Fell JW Tweet
2018	Mainsbridge CP, Ahuja KDK, Williams AD, Bird ML, Cooley PD, et al., 'Blood pressure response to interrupting workplace sitting time with non-exercise physical activity: Results of a 12-month cohort study', Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 60, (9) pp. 769-774. ISSN 1076-2752 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000001377 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 16Web of Science - 16 Co-authors: Mainsbridge CP; Williams AD; Bird ML; Pedersen SJ Tweet
2018	Raj R, Ahuja K, Frandsen M, Murtagh FEM, Jose M, 'Validation of the IPOS-renal symptom survey in advanced kidney disease: a cross-sectional study', Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 56, (2) pp. 281-287. ISSN 0885-3924 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2018.04.006 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 31Web of Science - 35 Co-authors: Raj R; Frandsen M; Jose M Tweet
2018	Schoendorfer N, Sharp N, Seipel T, Schauss AG, Ahuja KDK, 'Urox containing concentrated extracts of Crataeva nurvala stem bark, Equisetum arvense stem and Lindera aggregata root, in the treatment of symptoms of overactive bladder and urinary incontinence: a phase 2, randomised, double-blind placebo controlled trial', BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 18 pp. 1-11. ISSN 1472-6882 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/s12906-018-2101-4 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 10Web of Science - 7 Tweet
2018	Vemuri R, Gundamaraju R, Shastri MD, Shukla SD, Kalpurath K, et al., 'Gut microbial changes, interactions, and their implications on human lifecycle: An ageing perspective', BioMed Research International, 2018 Article 4178607. ISSN 2314-6133 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1155/2018/4178607 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 68Web of Science - 68 Co-authors: Vemuri R; Shastri MD; Shukla SD; Tristram S; Eri R Tweet
2018	Vemuri R, Shinde TS, Shastri MD, Perera AP, Tristram S, et al., 'A human origin strain Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1 exhibits superior in vitro probiotic efficacy in comparison to plant or dairy origin probiotics', International Journal of Medical Sciences, 15, (9) pp. 840-848. ISSN 1449-1907 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.7150/ijms.25004 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 26Web of Science - 22 Co-authors: Vemuri R; Shinde TS; Shastri MD; Perera AP; Tristram S; Eri R Tweet
2017	Beckett JM, Bird M-L, Pittaway J, Ahuja KDK, 'Online dietary advice for the symptomatic management of multiple sclerosis: a scoping review protocol', JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 15, (2) pp. 230-235. ISSN 2202-4433 (2017) [Contribution to Refereed Journal] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Beckett JM; Bird M-L; Pittaway J Tweet
2017	Cannell J, Jovic E, Rathjen A, Lane K, Tyson AM, et al., 'The efficacy of interactive, motion capture-based rehabilitation on functional outcomes in an inpatient stroke population: a randomized controlled trial', Clinical Rehabilitation pp. 1-10. ISSN 0269-2155 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1177/0269215517720790 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 25Web of Science - 22 Co-authors: Cannell J; Rathjen A; Tyson AM; Callisaya ML; Bird ML Tweet
2017	Ho YC, Ahuja KDK, Adams MJ, 'Further investigations of the effects of anti-β₂GP1 antibodies on collagen-induced platelet aggregation', Clinical and Applied Thrombosis - Hemostasis Article Epub ahead of print. ISSN 1076-0296 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1177/1076029617736384 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 4 Co-authors: Ho YC; Adams MJ Tweet
2017	Kunde DA, Chong WC, Nerurkar PV, Ahuja KDK, Just J, et al., 'Bitter melon protects against ER stress in LS174T colonic epithelial cells', BMC Alternative Medicine, 17 Article 2. ISSN 1472-6882 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1186/s12906-016-1522-1 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 12Web of Science - 11 Co-authors: Kunde DA; Chong WC; Just J; Smith JA; Guven N; Eri RD Tweet
2017	Raj R, Ahuja KDK, Frandsen M, Jose M, 'Symptoms and their recognition in adult haemodialysis patients: interactions with quality of life', Nephrology, 22, (3) pp. 228-233. ISSN 1320-5358 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/nep.12754 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 32Web of Science - 30 Co-authors: Raj R; Frandsen M; Jose M Tweet
2016	Almaghrabi S, Geraghty D, Ahuja K, Adams M, 'Inhibition of platelet aggregation by vanilloid-like agents is not mediated by transient receptor potential vanilloid-1 channels or cannabinoid receptors', Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology and Physiology, 43, (6) pp. 606-611. ISSN 1440-1681 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/1440-1681.12569 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 3 Co-authors: Almaghrabi S; Geraghty D; Adams M Tweet
2016	Bird M-L, Callisaya ML, Cannell J, Gibbons T, Smith ST, et al., 'Accuracy, validity, and reliability of an electronic visual analog scale for pain on a touch screen tablet in healthy older adults: A clinical trial', Interactive Journal of Medical Research, 5, (1) Article e3. ISSN 1929-073X (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.2196/ijmr.4910 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Bird M-L; Callisaya ML; Gibbons T; Smith ST Tweet
2016	Eapen MS, Grover R, Ahuja KDK, Williams AD, Sohal SS, 'Ventilatory efficiency slope as a predictor of suitability for surgery in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with lung cancer', The Annals of Translational Medicine pp. 1-4. ISSN 2305-5839 (2016) [Letter or Note in Journal] DOI: 10.21037/atm.2016.07.20 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 5Web of Science - 4 Co-authors: Eapen MS; Williams AD; Sohal SS Tweet
2016	Hakeem R, Dennis A, Ogden K, Ahuja KDK, Hakeem MA, 'Obstetric and perinatal morbidity in northern Tasmanian Aboriginal population: a retrospective cohort study', Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 10, (5) pp. QC06-QC09. ISSN 0973-709X (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2016/20113.7768 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Dennis A; Ogden K Tweet
2016	Ho YC, Ahuja KDK, Korner H, Adams MJ, 'β2GP1, anti-β2GP1 antibodies and platelets: key players in the antiphospholipid syndrome', Antibodies, 5, (12) pp. 1-16. ISSN 2073-4468 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/antib5020012 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 19 Co-authors: Ho YC; Korner H; Adams MJ Tweet
2016	Lis D, Ahuja KDK, Stellingwerff T, Kitic CM, Fell J, 'Food avoidance in athletes: FODMAP foods on the list', Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, 41, (9) pp. 1002-1004. ISSN 1715-5312 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2015-0428 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 26Web of Science - 24 Co-authors: Lis D; Stellingwerff T; Kitic CM; Fell J Tweet
2016	Lis D, Ahuja KDK, Stellingwerff T, Kitic CM, Fell J, 'Case Study: Utilizing a low FODMAP diet to combat exercise-induced gastrointestinal symptoms', International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism, 26, (5) pp. 481-487. ISSN 1526-484X (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1123/ijsnem.2015-0293 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 29Web of Science - 27 Co-authors: Lis D; Stellingwerff T; Kitic CM; Fell J Tweet
2016	Lis DM, Fell JW, Ahuja KDK, Kitic CM, Stellingwerff T, 'Commercial hype versus reality: our current scientific understanding of gluten and athletic performance', Current Sports Medicine Reports, 15, (4) pp. 262-268. ISSN 1537-890X (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000282 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 12Web of Science - 12 Co-authors: Lis DM; Fell JW; Kitic CM; Stellingwerff T Tweet
2016	Raj R, Ahuja KDK, Frandsen M, Jose M, 'Older patient considering treatment for advanced renal disease: protocol for a scoping review of the information available for shared decision-making', BMJ Open, 6 Article e013755. ISSN 2044-6055 (2016) [Contribution to Refereed Journal] DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-013755 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 3 Co-authors: Raj R; Frandsen M; Jose M Tweet
2016	Shields R, Vollenhoven B, Ahuja K, Talmor A, 'Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: A case control study investigating risk factors', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 56, (6) pp. 624-627. ISSN 0004-8666 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/ajo.12515 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 5 Tweet
2015	Fox MJ, Ahuja KDK, Robertson IK, Ball MJ, Eri RD, 'Can probiotic yogurt prevent diarrhoea in children on antibiotics? A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled study', BMJ, 5, (1) Article e006474. ISSN 1756-1833 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-006474 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 65Web of Science - 53 Co-authors: Fox MJ; Robertson IK; Ball MJ; Eri RD Tweet
2015	Lis D, Stellingwerff T, Kitic CK, Ahuja KDK, Fell J, 'No effects of a short-term gluten-free diet on performance in nonceliac athletes', Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 47, (12) pp. 2563-2570. ISSN 0195-9131 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000000699 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 50Web of Science - 46 Co-authors: Lis D; Stellingwerff T; Kitic CK; Fell J Tweet
2015	Lis DM, Stellingwerff T, Shing CM, Ahuja KDK, Fell JW, 'Exploring the popularity, experiences and beliefs surrounding gluten-free diets in non-coeliac athletes', International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 25, (1) pp. 37-45. ISSN 1543-2742 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1123/ijsnem.2013-0247 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 86Web of Science - 75 Co-authors: Lis DM; Stellingwerff T; Shing CM; Fell JW Tweet
2015	Picone DS, Climie RED, Ahuja KDK, Keske MA, Sharman JE, 'Brachial-to-radial SBP amplification: implications of age and estimated central blood pressure from radial tonometry', Journal of Hypertension, 33, (9) pp. 1876-1883. ISSN 0263-6352 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1097/HJH.0000000000000637 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 30Web of Science - 33 Co-authors: Picone DS; Climie RED; Keske MA; Sharman JE Tweet
2015	Pittaway JK, Chuang LT, Ahuja KDK, Beckett JM, Glew RH, et al., 'Omega-3 dietary fatty acid status of healthy older adults in Tasmania, Australia: An observational study', Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging, 19, (5) pp. 505-510. ISSN 1279-7707 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s12603-015-0459-2 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 9Web of Science - 8 Co-authors: Pittaway JK; Beckett JM; Ball MJ Tweet
2014	Almaghrabi SY, Geraghty DP, Ahuja KDK, Adams MJ, 'Vanilloid-like agents inhibit aggregation of human platelets', Thrombosis Research, 134, (2) pp. 412-417. ISSN 0049-3848 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2014.05.038 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 10Web of Science - 11 Co-authors: Almaghrabi SY; Geraghty DP; Adams MJ Tweet
2014	Pirie AD, Davies NW, Ahuja KDK, Adams MJ, Shing CM, et al., 'Hypolipidaemic effect of crude extract from Carpobrotus rossii (pigface) in healthy rats', Food and Chemical Toxicology, 66 pp. 134-139. ISSN 0278-6915 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2014.01.034 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 5Web of Science - 5 Co-authors: Pirie AD; Davies NW; Adams MJ; Shing CM; Narkowicz C; Jacobson GA; Geraghty DP Tweet
2014	Shing CM, Peake JM, Lim CL, Briskey D, Walsh NP, et al., 'Effects of probiotics supplementation on gastrointestinal permeability, inflammation and exercise performance in the heat', European Journal of Applied Physiology, 114, (1) pp. 93-103. ISSN 1439-6319 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s00421-013-2748-y [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 123Web of Science - 115 Co-authors: Shing CM Tweet
2013	Betts NA, Ahuja KDK, Adams MJ, 'Anti-β2GP1 antibodies have variable effects on platelet aggregation', Pathology, 45, (2) pp. 155-161. ISSN 0031-3025 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1097/PAT.0b013e32835cc277 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 8 Co-authors: Betts NA; Adams MJ Tweet
2013	Bird M-L, Pittaway JK, Cusick I, Rattray M, Ahuja KDK, 'Age-Related Changes in Physical Fall Risk Factors: Results from a 3 Year Follow-up of Community Dwelling Older Adults in Tasmania, Australia', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 10, (11) pp. 5989-5997. ISSN 1660-4601 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3390/ijerph10115989 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 49Web of Science - 42 Co-authors: Bird M-L; Pittaway JK Tweet
2013	Brickwood K-J, Williams AD, Ahuja KDK, Fell JW, 'Evaluating the influence of different modes of administration of a pre-exercise screening tool', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 16, (2) pp. 94-98. ISSN 1440-2440 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2012.04.005 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 9Web of Science - 9 Co-authors: Brickwood K-J; Williams AD; Fell JW Tweet
2013	Hall AH, Leveritt MD, Ahuja KDK, Shing CM, 'Coingestion of carbohydrate and protein during training reduces training stress and enhances subsequent exercise performance', Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 38 pp. 597-604. ISSN 1715-5312 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2012-0281 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 16Web of Science - 18 Co-authors: Hall AH; Shing CM Tweet
2013	Hartley T, Stevens B, Ahuja KDK, Ball MJ, 'Development and experimental application of an HPLC procedure for the determination of capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin in serum samples from human subjects', Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry, 28, (4) pp. 329-335. ISSN 0970-1915 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s12291-013-0297-0 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8 Co-authors: Hartley T; Stevens B; Ball MJ Tweet
2013	King SG, Ahuja KDK, Wass J, Shing CM, Adams MJ, et al., 'Effect of whole-body mild-cold exposure on arterial stiffness and central haemodynamics: a randomised, cross-over trial in healthy men and women', European Journal of Applied Physiology, 113, (5) pp. 1257-1269. ISSN 1439-6319 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s00421-012-2543-1 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 9 Co-authors: King SG; Wass J; Shing CM; Adams MJ; Sharman JE; Williams AD Tweet
2013	Pittaway JK, Ahuja KDK, Beckett JM, Bird ML, Robertson IK, et al., 'Make vitamin D while the sun shines, take supplements when it doesn't: a longitudinal, observational study of older adults in Tasmania, Australia', PLoS One, 8, (3) Article e59063. ISSN 1932-6203 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0059063 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 26Web of Science - 20 Co-authors: Pittaway JK; Beckett JM; Bird ML; Robertson IK; Ball MJ Tweet
2013	Schultz MG, Climie RED, Nikolic SB, Ahuja KD, Sharman JE, 'Persistent elevation of central pulse pressure during postural stress in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus', Journal of Human Hypertension, 27, (7) pp. 437-444. ISSN 0950-9240 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1038/jhh.2012.60 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 8 Co-authors: Schultz MG; Climie RED; Nikolic SB; Sharman JE Tweet
2013	Williams AD, Ahuja KDK, Almond JB, Robertson IK, Ball MJ, 'Progressive resistance training might improve vascular function in older women but not in older men', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 16, (1) pp. 76-81. ISSN 1440-2440 (2013) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2012.05.001 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 27Web of Science - 29 Co-authors: Williams AD; Almond JB; Robertson IK; Ball MJ Tweet
2012	Ahuja KDK, Thomas GA, Adams MJ, Ball MJ, 'Postprandial platelet aggregation: effects of different meals and glycemic index', European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 66, (6) pp. 722-726. ISSN 0954-3007 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1038/ejcn.2012.28 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 15Web of Science - 12 Co-authors: Thomas GA; Adams MJ; Ball MJ Tweet
2012	Climie RED, Schultz MG, Nikolic SB, Ahuja KDK, Fell JW, et al., 'Validity and reliability of central blood pressure estimated by upper arm oscillometric cuff pressure', American Journal of Hypertension, 25, (4) pp. 414-420. ISSN 0895-7061 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1038/ajh.2011.238 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 49Web of Science - 46 Co-authors: Climie RED; Schultz MG; Nikolic SB; Fell JW; Sharman JE Tweet
2012	Crawford A, Fassett RG, Coombes JS, Kunde DA, Ahuja KDK, et al., 'Relationship between antioxidant enzyme genotype and activity and kidney function: a case-control study', Clinical Nephrology, 78, (2) pp. 135-144. ISSN 0301-0430 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.5414/CN107421 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 16Web of Science - 16 Co-authors: Crawford A; Kunde DA; Robertson IK; Ball MJ; Geraghty DP Tweet
2012	Khalafallah A, Al-Barzan AM, Chan J, Sung M, Bates G, et al., 'A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial to Assess the Effect of Intravenous versus Oral Iron Therapy in the Treatment of Orthopaedic Preoperative Anaemia', Journal of Blood Disorders and Transfusion, 3, (4) pp. 1-6. ISSN 2155-9864 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.4172/2155-9864.1000127 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Khalafallah A; Al-Barzan AM; Chan J; Sung M; Bates G Tweet
2012	Khalafallah A, Al-Barzan AM, Ganguly A, Bates G, Gavin F, et al., 'Application of massive transfusion protocol is associated with a low incidence of coagulopathy and mortality rate', Journal of Blood Disorders and Transfusion, 3, (3) pp. 1-5. ISSN 2155-9864 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.4172/2155-9864.1000123 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Khalafallah A; Al-Barzan AM; Bates G Tweet
2012	Palatinus AA, Ahuja KDK, Adams MJ, 'Effects of antiphospholipid antibodies on in vitro platelet aggregation', Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis, 18, (1) pp. 59-65. ISSN 1076-0296 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1177/1076029611412360 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 9Web of Science - 9 Co-authors: Palatinus AA; Adams MJ Tweet
2012	Schultz MG, Climie RED, Nikolic SB, Ahuja KD, Sharman JE, 'Reproducibility of cardiac output derived by impedance cardiography during postural changes and exercise', Artery Research, 6, (2) pp. 78-84. ISSN 1872-9312 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.artres.2012.02.001 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 17 Co-authors: Schultz MG; Climie RED; Nikolic SB; Sharman JE Tweet
2011	Crawford A, Fassett RG, Coombes JS, Kunde DA, Ahuja KDK, et al., 'Glutathione peroxidase, superoxide dismutase and catalase genotypes and activities and the progression of chronic kidney disease', Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, 26, (9) pp. 2806-2813. ISSN 1460-2385 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfq828 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 49Web of Science - 44 Co-authors: Crawford A; Kunde DA; Robertson IK; Ball MJ; Geraghty DP Tweet
2011	Geraghty DP, Ahuja KDK, Pittaway J, Shing C, Jacobson GA, et al., 'In vitro antioxidant, antiplatelet and anti-inflammatory activity of Carpobrotus rossii (pigface) extract', Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 134, (1) pp. 97-103. ISSN 0378-8741 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2010.11.060 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 21Web of Science - 22 Co-authors: Geraghty DP; Pittaway J; Shing C; Jacobson GA; Jager N; Jurkovic S; Narkowicz C; Saunders CI; Ball M; Pinkard A; Adams MJ Tweet
2011	Williams AD, Ahuja KDK, Brickwood K, Fell JW, 'Evaluation of the Cardiochek Portable Whole Blood Analyser for Use in the Fitness Industry', Journal of Exercise Physiology - Online, 14, (6) pp. 62-71. ISSN 1097-9751 (2011) [Refereed Article] [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1 Co-authors: Williams AD; Brickwood K; Fell JW Tweet
2011	Williams AD, Almond J, Ahuja KDK, Beard DC, Robertson IK, et al., 'Cardiovascular and metabolic effects of community based resistance training in an older population', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 14, (4) pp. 331-337. ISSN 1440-2440 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2011.02.011 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 28Web of Science - 28 Co-authors: Williams AD; Almond J; Beard DC; Robertson IK; Ball MJ Tweet
2009	Adams MJ, Ahuja KDK, Geraghty DP, 'Effect of Capsaicin and Dihydrocapsaicin on in vitro Blood Coagulation and Platelet Aggregation', Thrombosis Research, 124, (6) pp. 721-723. ISSN 0049-3848 (2009) [Letter or Note in Journal] DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2009.05.001 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 39Web of Science - 35 Co-authors: Adams MJ; Geraghty DP Tweet
2009	Ahuja KDK, Adams MJ, Robertson IK, Ball MJ, 'Acute effect of a high-carbohydrate low-fat meal on platelet aggregation', Platelets, 20, (8) pp. 606-609. ISSN 0953-7104 (2009) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3109/09537100903267517 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 19Web of Science - 18 Co-authors: Adams MJ; Robertson IK; Ball MJ Tweet
2009	Ahuja KDK, Robertson IK, Ball MJ, 'Acute effects of food on postprandial blood pressure and measures of arterial stiffness in healthy humans', American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 90, (2) pp. 298-303. ISSN 0002-9165 (2009) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.3945/ajcn.2009.27771 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 70Web of Science - 69 Co-authors: Robertson IK; Ball MJ Tweet
2007	Ahuja KDK, Robertson IK, Geraghty DP, Ball MJ, 'The effect of four-weeks chilli supplementation on metabolic and arterial function in humans', European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 61, (3) pp. 326-333. ISSN 0954-3007 (2007) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1038/sj.ejcn.1602517 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 49Web of Science - 46 Co-authors: Robertson IK; Geraghty DP; Ball MJ Tweet
2007	Pittaway JK, Ahuja KDK, Robertson IK, Ball MJ, 'Effects of controlled diet supplemented with chickpeas on serum lipids, glucose tolerance, satiety and bowel function', Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 26, (4) pp. 334-340. ISSN 0731-5724 (2007) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/07315724.2007.10719620 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 58Web of Science - 46 Co-authors: Pittaway JK; Robertson IK; Ball MJ Tweet
2006	Ahuja KDK, Ball MJ, 'Effects of daily ingestion of chilli on serum lipoprotein oxidation in adult men and women', British Journal of Nutrition, 96, (2) pp. 239-242. ISSN 0007-1145 (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1079/BJN20061788 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 62Web of Science - 53 Co-authors: Ball MJ Tweet
2006	Ahuja KDK, Kunde DA, Ball MJ, Geraghty DP, 'Effects of capsaicin, dihydrocapsaicin and curcumin on copper-induced oxidation of human serum lipids', Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 54, (17) pp. 6436-6439. ISSN 0021-8561 (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1021/jf061331j [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 50Web of Science - 46 Co-authors: Kunde DA; Ball MJ; Geraghty DP Tweet
2006	Ahuja KDK, Pittaway JK, Ball MJ, 'Effects of olive oil and tomato lycopene combination on serum lycopene, lipid profile and lipid oxidation', Nutrition: The International Journal of Applied and Basic Nutritional Sciences, 22, (3) pp. 259-265. ISSN 0899-9007 (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2005.07.015 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 69Web of Science - 54 Co-authors: Pittaway JK; Ball MJ Tweet
2006	Ahuja KDK, Robertson IK, Geraghty DP, Ball MJ, 'Effects of chili consumption on postprandial glucose, insulin and energy metabolism', American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 84, (1) pp. 63-69. ISSN 0002-9165 (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/84.1.63 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 104Web of Science - 95 Co-authors: Robertson IK; Geraghty DP; Ball MJ Tweet
2006	Pittaway JK, Ahuja KDK, Cehun M, Chronopoulos A, Robertson IK, et al., 'Dietary supplementation with chickpeas for at least five weeks results in small but significant reductions in serum total- and LDL-cholesterol in adult women and men', Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism, 50, (6) pp. 512-518. ISSN 0250-6807 (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1159/000098143 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 45Web of Science - 32 Co-authors: Pittaway JK; Robertson IK; Ball MJ Tweet
2003	Ahuja KDK, Ashton EL, Ball MJ, 'Effects of two lipid-lowering carotenoid-controlled diets on the oxidative modification of low-density lipoproteins in free-living humans', Clinical Science, 105, (3) pp. 355-361. ISSN 0143-5221 (2003) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1042/CS20030050 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 8Web of Science - 6 Co-authors: Ball MJ Tweet
2003	Ahuja KDK, Ashton EL, Ball MJ, 'Effects of a high monounsaturated fat, tomato-rich diet on serum levels of lycopene', European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 57, (7) pp. 832-841. ISSN 0954-3007 (2003) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1038/sj.ejcn.1601617 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 10Web of Science - 7 Co-authors: Ball MJ Tweet

Chapter in Book

(1 outputs)

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2008	Ahuja KDK, Ball MJ, 'Effect of lycopene, monounsaturated fat combination on serum lycopene, lipid and lipoprotein concentrations', Lycopene: Nutritional , Medicinal and Therapeutic Properties, Science Publishers, Preedy and Watson (ed), New Hampshire, pp. 273-292. ISBN 978-1-57808-538-5 (2008) [Research Book Chapter] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Ball MJ

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2008

Ahuja KDK, Ball MJ, 'Effect of lycopene, monounsaturated fat combination on serum lycopene, lipid and lipoprotein concentrations', Lycopene: Nutritional , Medicinal and Therapeutic Properties, Science Publishers, Preedy and Watson (ed), New Hampshire, pp. 273-292. ISBN 978-1-57808-538-5 (2008) [Research Book Chapter]

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Review

(2 outputs)

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2013	Adams MJ, Almaghrabi S, Ahuja KDK, Geraghty DP, 'Vanilloid Like Agents: Potential Therapeutic Targeting of Platelets?', Drug Development Research, 74 pp. 450-459. ISSN 1098-2299 (2013) [Substantial Review] DOI: 10.1002/ddr.21102 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1 Co-authors: Adams MJ; Almaghrabi S; Geraghty DP Tweet
2013	Fox M, Ahuja KDK, Eri RD, 'Efficacy of probiotics in the prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea (AAD) in children - a review', International Journal of Probiotics and Prebiotics, 8, (2/3) pp. 61-66. ISSN 1555-1431 (2013) [Substantial Review] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Fox M; Eri RD

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2013

Adams MJ, Almaghrabi S, Ahuja KDK, Geraghty DP, 'Vanilloid Like Agents: Potential Therapeutic Targeting of Platelets?', Drug Development Research, 74 pp. 450-459. ISSN 1098-2299 (2013) [Substantial Review]

DOI: 10.1002/ddr.21102 [eCite] [Details]

Citations: Scopus - 1

Co-authors: Adams MJ; Almaghrabi S; Geraghty DP

2013

Fox M, Ahuja KDK, Eri RD, 'Efficacy of probiotics in the prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea (AAD) in children - a review', International Journal of Probiotics and Prebiotics, 8, (2/3) pp. 61-66. ISSN 1555-1431 (2013) [Substantial Review]

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Conference Publication

(61 outputs)

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2022	Herath MP, Hills AP, Beckett JM, Jayasinghe S, Byrne NM, et al., 'Birthweight trends and associated maternal factors among Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Tasmania', HiPP EMR-C, 18 October 2022 (2022) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Herath MP; Hills AP; Beckett JM; Jayasinghe S; Byrne NM
2022	Sharma C, Ahuja KDK, Kulkarni B, Byrne NM, Hills AP, 'Achieving GAPPA 2030: Does the answer lie in emerging theoretical disciplines?', ISPAH2022, 23-26 October 2022, Abu Dhabi (2022) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Byrne NM; Hills AP
2021	Brickwood K, O'Brien J, Watson G, Ahuja K, Williams A, 'Keeping older adults active: Are activity trackers effective?', Research to Practice 2021, 6 - 8 May 2021, online (2021) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Brickwood K; O'Brien J; Watson G; Williams A
2021	Hardcastle S, Davison K, Parmenter B, Cesnick R, Ahuja K, et al., 'The Effectiveness of Clinical Exercise Physiology Services in the Ongoing Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes: Preliminary Regional Results', Research to Practice 2021, 6-8 May 2021, online (2021) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Hardcastle S; Hodonu J; Cheney M; Kitic C; Williams A
2021	Herath MP, Beckett JM, Hills AP, Byrne N, Ahuja KDK, 'Can therapeutic interventions for gestational diabetes mellitus normalise adiposity in newborns? A systematic review and meta-analysis', Program and abstract book for the 2021 conference of the HiPPP EMR-C, 17 November, online, pp. 41. (2021) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Herath MP; Beckett JM; Hills AP; Byrne N
2021	Herath MP, Hills AP, Beckett JM, Jayasinghe SU, Byrne N, et al., 'Maternal pre- and perinatal influences on secular birthweight trends in Tasmania: A retrospective analysis of all live singleton births 2005-2018', Nutrition Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting 2021 Abstracts, 02-03 December, online, pp. 21. (2021) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Herath MP; Hills AP; Beckett JM; Jayasinghe SU; Byrne N
2019	Blackhall M, Berry R, Ahuja K, Geraghty DP, Walls JT, 'Bioactive compounds in sweet cherries: 24 months post-harvest, is there anything left?', Nutritional Advances in the Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease, 25-27 September 2019, Barcelona (2019) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Blackhall M; Berry R; Geraghty DP; Walls JT
2018	Barry K, Woods M, Nowak B, Ahuja K, Townsend T, et al., 'Incorporating generic skills in to a Graduate Certificate of Research to support research degree candidates -experiences and future directions', 13th Quality in Postgraduate Research Conference: Impact, Engagement, and Doctoral Education, 17-19 April 2018, Adelaide, South Australia (2018) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Barry K; Woods M; Nowak B; Townsend T; Baldock C
2018	Blackhall ML, Berry R, Ahuja KDK, Geraghty DP, Walls JT, 'In vitro investigation of sweet cherry extract', Nutrition Society of Australia 42nd Annual Scientific Meeting, 27-30 November 2018, Canberra, Australia (2018) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Blackhall ML; Berry R; Geraghty DP; Walls JT
2018	Douglas T, Rogers M, Ahuja K, 'Challenging the perceptions of orientation in higher education: student perspectives of a transition initiative', Research and Development in Higher Education: (Re)Valuing Higher Education, 2-5 July 2018, Adelaide, Australia, pp. 69-80. ISBN 978-0-908557-96-7 (2018) [Refereed Conference Paper] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Douglas T; Rogers M Tweet
2018	Murray S, Ahuja K, Auckland S, Kent K, Ball M, 'Tasmanian Food Deserts: Poor access to healthy food regardless of rurality', 6 th Rural and Remote Health Scientific Symposium, 11-12 April 2018, Canberra, Australia (2018) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Murray S; Auckland S; Kent K
2017	Almaghrabi S, Ahuja KDK, Geraghty DP, Adams MA, 'Synergistic inhibitory effect of capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin on the arachidonic acid pathway of platelet aggregation', Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 8-13 July 2017, Berlin, Germany, pp. 1244. ISSN 2475-0379 (2017) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Almaghrabi S; Geraghty DP; Adams MA
2017	Beckett JM, Bird ML, Pittaway JK, Ahuja KDK, 'Online dietary advice for the symptomatic management of multiple sclerosis', Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia 40th Annual Scientific Meeting, 30 November - 2 December 2017, Melbourne (2017) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Beckett JM; Bird ML; Pittaway JK
2017	Brickwood K, O'Brien JA, Watson G, Ahuja KDK, Williams AD, 'Can activity trackers help adults stay active?', Exercise Sport Science Australia Research to Practice', 27 - 29 March 208, Brisbane, Australia (2017) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Brickwood K; O'Brien JA; Watson G; Williams AD
2017	Byrne LK, Ogden K, Fell JW, Watson G, Lee S, et al., 'The effects of a community-wide, multi-strategy intervention on physical activity participation in Launceston, Tasmania', Human Kinetics, Inc., pp. e120-e121. ISSN 1063-8652 (2017) [Conference Edited] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Byrne LK; Ogden K; Fell JW; Watson G; Lee S
2017	Jovic E, Bird ML, Cannell J, Rathjen A, Lane K, et al., 'Is interactive, motion-capture rehabilitation effective on functional outcomes in an inpatient stroke population: A randomised control trial', 27th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Stroke Society of Australasia, 23 - 25 August 2017, Queenstown, New Zealand (2017) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Bird ML; Cannell J; Rathjen A; Tyson A; Callisaya M
2017	Jovic E, Bird ML, Cannell JA, Rathjen A, Lane K, et al., 'Can interactive, motion-capture-based rehabilitation in an inpatient stroke population increase physical activity levels for people undergoing rehabilitation for stroke?', 27th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Stroke Society of Australasia, 23 - 25 August 2017, Queenstown, New Zealand (2017) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Bird ML; Cannell JA; Rathjen A; Tyson AM; Callisaya M; Schmidt M
2016	Bird ML, Callisaya M, Roberts E, Moles K, Lane J, et al., 'Measuring fatigue and perceived exertion in rehabilitation', 2nd European Stroke Organisation Conference, 10-12 May, 2016, Barcelona, Spain (2016) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Bird ML; Callisaya M
2015	Beckett JM, Murray SL, Ball MJ, Ahuja KDK, 'Generic label versus popular branded products: how does the sodium stack-up?', Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia 2015, 1-4 December, 2015, Wellington, New Zealand, pp. 97. ISSN 0314-1004 (2015) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Beckett JM; Murray SL; Ball MJ
2015	Bird ML, Williams AD, Ahuja KDK, Carter David, 'Changes in balance control during walking with exertion in adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Protocol for a pilot study', TSANZ Tasmanian Branch Annual Scientific Meeting 2015, 7-8 November, 2015, Scamander, Tasmania (2015) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Bird ML; Williams AD
2014	Ahuja KDK, 'Thirty-Eighth Annual Scientific Meeting of The Nutrition Society of Australia', Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia 2014, 26 - 28 November, 2014, Hobart, Tasmania ISSN 0314-1004 (2014) [Chair National Conference] [eCite] [Details]
2014	Almaghrabi S, Geraghty DP, Ahuja KDK, Adams MJ, 'Effect of vanilloid-like agents on platelet aggregation is not mediated through cannabinoid receptors', Thirty-Eighth Annual Scientific Meeting of The Nutrition Society of Australia, 26 - 28 November, 2014, Hobart, Tasmania (2014) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Almaghrabi S; Geraghty DP; Adams MJ
2014	Beckett JM, Ahuja KDK, Booth C, Ovenden S, Ball MJ, 'In vitro anti-platelet and antioxidant effect of Tasmania Lanceolata (native pepperberry)', Thirty-Eighth Annual Scientific Meeting of The Nutrition Society of Australia, 26-28 November, 2014, Hobart, Tasmania (2014) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Beckett JM; Ball MJ
2014	Fox MJ, Ahuja KDK, Robertson IK, Ball MJ, Eri RD, 'Probiotic yoghurt and incidence of diarrhoea in children: a double blind, randomised, controlled trial', Thirty-Eighth Annual Scientific Meeting of The Nutrition Society of Australia, 26 - 28 November, 2014, Hobart, Tasmania (2014) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Fox MJ; Robertson IK; Ball MJ; Eri RD
2014	Lis DM, Stellingwerff T, Shing C, Ahuja KDK, Fell JW, 'Exploring the popularity, experiences and beliefs surrounding gluten-free diets in non-coeliac athletes', Sports Medicine Australia Conference, 22-25 October, 2013, Phuket, Thailand (2014) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Lis DM; Stellingwerff T; Shing C; Fell JW
2014	Pirie AD, Ahuja KDK, Jacobson GA, Geraghty DP, Narkowicz CK, et al., 'Glucose tolerance is improved by supplementation with carpobrotus rossii flavanoids in insulin resistant mice', Thirty-Eighth Annual Scientific Meeting of The Nutrition Society of Australia, 26 - 28 November, 2014, Hobart, Tasmania (2014) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Pirie AD; Jacobson GA; Geraghty DP; Narkowicz CK; Keske MA
2014	Pittaway J, Ahuja KDK, Beckett JM, Bird ML, Robertson I, et al., 'Long-term follow-up of determinants of seasonal variation in vitamin D status in older adults', Thirty-Eighth Annual Scientific Meeting of The Nutrition Society of Australia, 26 - 28 November, 2014, Hobart, Tasmania (2014) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Pittaway J; Beckett JM; Bird ML; Robertson I; Ball M
2013	Ahuja KDK, Beckett JM, King SG, Ball MJ, 'Chilli intake has beneficial effect on postprandial glucose in people with type-2 diabetes', Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia, 4 Dec - 6 Dec, Brisbane, Australia ISSN 1836-1935 (2013) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Beckett JM; King SG; Ball MJ
2013	Hartley TF, Stevens BJ, Ahuja KDK, Ball MJ, 'Development and experimental application of an HPLC procedure for the determination of capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin in serum samples from human subjects', Proceedings of the 40th International Symposium on High Performance Liquid Phase Separations and Related Techniques, 1-21 November 2013, Hobart, Tasmania, pp. 26. (2013) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Hartley TF; Stevens BJ; Ball MJ
2013	Lis DM, Stellingwerff T, Shing C, Ahuja KDK, Fell JW, 'Athletes and Gluten-Free Diets: Exploring the popularly, experiences and beliefs of this diet in non-coeliac athletes', 2013 Sports Dietitians Australia Conference, 19 October, 2013, Melbourne, Australia (2013) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Lis DM; Stellingwerff T; Shing C; Fell JW
2013	Pittaway JK, Ahuja KDK, Beckett JM, Ball MJ, 'DHA and EPA in older Tasmanian adults: plasma profile and dietary contributors', Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia, 4 Dec - 6 Dec, Brisbane, Australia ISSN 1836-1935 (2013) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Pittaway JK; Beckett JM; Ball MJ
2012	Ahuja KDK, Beckett JM, Robertson IK, Ball MJ, 'Sodium versus potassium: effects on postprandial blood pressure and measures of blood vessel function', Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia, 27 Nov - 30 Nov, Wollongong, Australia, pp. 661. ISSN 1836-1935 (2012) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Beckett JM; Robertson IK; Ball MJ
2012	Almaghrabi S, Geraghty DP, Ahuja KDK, Adams MJ, 'Vanilloid-Like Agents Inhibit in vitro Platelet Aggregation', Annual Combined ASM of the HSANZ/ANZBT/ASTH and the APSTH, 28-31 October 2012, Melbourne, Australia (2012) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Almaghrabi S; Geraghty DP; Adams MJ
2012	Betts NA, Ahuja KDK, Adams MJ, 'Anti-B2GP1 Antibodies have Variable Effects on Platelet Aggregation', Annual Combined ASM of the HSANZ/ANZBT/ASTH and the APSTH, 28 - 31 October 2012, Melbourne, Australia (2012) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Betts NA; Adams MJ
2012	Pittaway JK, Ahuja KDK, Beckett JM, Bird ML, Robertson IK, et al., 'Make vitamin D while the sun shines, take supplements when it doesn't', Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia, 27-30 November 2012, Wollongong, Australia, pp. 654. ISSN 1836-1935 (2012) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Pittaway JK; Beckett JM; Bird ML; Robertson IK; Ball MJ
2011	Almaghrabi S, Adams MJ, Ahuja KDK, Geraghty DP, 'The Effects of Vanilloid-Like Agents on Platelet Aggregation', Proceedings of the ASCEPT, Dec 4-9, Perth, Australia, pp. p98. (2011) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Almaghrabi S; Adams MJ; Geraghty DP
2011	Almaghrabi S, Geraghty DP, Ahuja KDK, Adams MJ, 'The Effects of Vanilloid-Like Agents on Platelet Aggregation', Annual Combined ASM of the HSANZ/ANZBT/ASTH, 31 October 2011, Sydney, Australia, pp. 143. (2011) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Almaghrabi S; Geraghty DP; Adams MJ
2011	Palatinus AA, Ahuja KDK, Adams MJ, 'Variable Effects of Antiphospholipid Antibodies on in vitro Platelet Aggregation', Annual Combined ASM of the HSANZ/ANZBT/ASTH, 31 October 2011, Sydney, Australia, pp. 146. (2011) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Palatinus AA; Adams MJ
2011	Thomas G, Adams MJ, Ball MJ, Ahuja KDK, 'Food and Postprandial Platelet Aggregation in Healthy Individuals', Annual Combined ASM of the HSANZ/ANZBT/ASTH, 31 October 2011, Sydney, Australia, pp. 144. (2011) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Thomas G; Adams MJ; Ball MJ
2009	Adams MJ, Pinkard A, Geraghty DP, Jacobson GA, Narkowicz CK, et al., 'Antiplatelet activity of Carpobrotus rossii (pigface) extract', Proceedings of ASCEPT, November, 2009, Sydney). O79., Sydney, pp. O79. (2009) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Adams MJ; Pinkard A; Geraghty DP; Jacobson GA; Narkowicz CK; Ball MJ
2009	Ahuja KDK, Adams MJ, Ball MJ, 'Effect of chilli intake on platelet aggregation', Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia, 8-11 December 2009, Newcastle, Australia, pp. 42. (2009) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Adams MJ; Ball MJ
2009	Ahuja KDK, Adams MJ, Geraghty DP, Ball MJ, 'Does chilli affect platelet aggregation?', Indian Jounal of Clinical Biochemistry, 5-7th November, 2009, Kochi, India, pp. 323. (2009) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Adams MJ; Geraghty DP; Ball MJ
2009	Ahuja KDK, Ball MJ, 'Effect of chilli (capsaicin) on Oxidation of Serum Lipoproteins', Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry, 5-7th November 2009, Kochi, India, pp. 342. (2009) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Ball MJ
2009	Crawford A, Kunde DA, Ahuja KDK, Robertson IK, Coombes JS, et al., 'Glutathione Peroxidase and Superoxide Dismutase: Genotype and Enzyme Activity in Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease', Nephrology, 7-9 Sept 2009, Hobart, pp. A49-A50. (2009) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Crawford A; Kunde DA; Robertson IK; Ball MJ; Geraghty DP
2009	Geraghty DP, Jurkovic S, Vennavaram RR, Jager NGL, Jacobson GA, et al., 'Antioxidant activity of Carpobrotus rossii (pigface) extract', Proceedings of ASCEPT, November, 2009, Sydney). O79., Sydney, pp. O79. (2009) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Geraghty DP; Jurkovic S; Jager NGL; Jacobson GA; Narkowicz CK; Ball MJ
2009	Green N, Ahuja KDK, Robertson IK, Ball MJ, 'Effects of different amounts of chilli consumption on postprandial glucose and insulin', Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia, 8-11 December 2009, Newcastle, Australia, pp. 43. (2009) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Green N; Robertson IK; Ball MJ
2007	Ahuja KDK, Robertson IK, Geraghty DP, Ball MJ, 'Effects of meals containing chilli on postprandial glucose and insulin', Federation of the European Nutrition Societies, 10-13 July 2007, Paris, France, pp. 697. ISBN 3-8055-8335-4 (2007) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Robertson IK; Geraghty DP; Ball MJ
2007	Hartley TF, Stevens BJ, Ahuja KDK, 'Development of a HPLC Method for the Determination of Capsaicins in Human Plasma', Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry, 18-20 Dec, 2007, New Dehli, pp. 160. (2007) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Hartley TF; Stevens BJ
2007	Williams AD, Ahuja KDK, Almond JB, Ball MJ, 'Effect of resistance and flexibility exercise training on vascular function in an elderly population', Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, 13-16 October 2007, Adelaide, Australia, pp. 255. (2007) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Williams AD; Almond JB; Ball MJ
2006	Ahuja KDK, Ball MJ, 'Effects of daily ingestion of chilli on serum oxidation in adult men and women', Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia/Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 29 November-2 Decxember 2006, Sydney, pp. P53. (2006) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Ball MJ
2006	Ahuja KDK, Kunde DA, Ball MJ, Geraghty DP, 'Effects of capsaicinoids and curcumin on copper-induced oxidation of human serum', Proceedings of the AIMS/AACB 2006, 23-27 October 2006, Sydney, pp. P53. (2006) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Kunde DA; Ball MJ; Geraghty DP
2006	Ahuja KDK, Robertson IK, Williams AD, Geraghty DP, Ball MJ, 'Effect of meals containing chilli on glucose metabolism and energy expenditure', Proceedings of Heart Foundation Conference and Scientific Meeting and Scientific Meeting 2006, 23-27 October 2006, Hobart, pp. p39. (2006) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Robertson IK; Williams AD; Geraghty DP; Ball MJ
2006	Garvey M, Ahuja KDK, Kunde DA, Geraghty DP, 'Antioxidants - the hot topic: the effect on DNA oxidation of chilli supplementation and in vitro capsaicin treatment', Proceedings of AIMS/AACB 2006, 23-27 October 2006, Hobart, pp. P79. (2006) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Garvey M; Kunde DA; Geraghty DP
2006	Pittaway JK, Ahuja KDK, Robertson IK, Ball MJ, 'Effects of a controlled diet supplemented with chickpeas versus wheat on serum lipids, glycaemic control, satiety and bowel function', Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia (2006) , 29th November to 2nd December 2006, Sydney Australia, pp. S130. ISSN 0964-7058 (2006) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Pittaway JK; Robertson IK; Ball MJ
2005	Ahuja KDK, Ball MJ, 'Serum concentration of carotenoids in healthy adults on various carotenoid controlled diets', Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Society for Free Radical Research in India, 10-12 July 2005, Bangalore India, pp. 52. (2005) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Ball MJ
2005	Davies AN, Ahuja KDK, Ball MJ, 'Chilli Diet May Affect Sleep quality and Daytime Activity', 21st Century and Beyond, 7-9 October 2005, Gold Coast Queensland, pp. 1. (2005) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Davies AN; Ball MJ
2005	Garvey M, Ahuja KDK, Kunde DA, Ball MJ, Geraghty DP, 'Ex vivo and in vitro actions of chilli and capsaicin on DNA Oxidation', Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Ass, 4-7 December 2005, Melbourne, pp. 92. (2005) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Garvey M; Kunde DA; Ball MJ; Geraghty DP
2005	Geraghty DP, Ahuja KDK, Fassett RG, Ball MJ, 'Effect of regular chilli consumption on endothelium-dependent vasodilation', Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Ass, 4-7 December 2005, Melbourne, pp. 16. (2005) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Geraghty DP; Ball MJ
2004	Pittaway JK, Ahuja KDK, Chronopoulos A, Cehun M, Robertson IK, et al., 'The effect of chickpeas on human serum lipids and lipoproteins', Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia (Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition), 11-13 Aug 2004, Brisbane, pp. S61. ISSN 0964-7058 (2004) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Pittaway JK; Robertson IK; Ball MJ
2003	Ahuja KDK, Kunde DA, Ball MJ, 'Effects of olive oil and tomato lycopene combination on heart disease risk factors', Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia, December 1-3, 2003, Hobart, Tasmania, pp. S21. (2003) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Kunde DA; Ball MJ
2001	Ahuja KDK, Ball MJ, 'Effect of monounsaturated fat in the diet on the serum lycopene levels', Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2-4 December, 2001, Canberra, Australia, pp. S62. ISSN 0964-7058 (2001) [Conference Extract] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Ball MJ

Thesis

(2 outputs)

Year	Citation	Altmetrics
2006	Ahuja KDK, 'Effect of Specific Dietary Constituents on Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors' (2006) [PhD] [eCite] [Details]
2001	Ahuja KDK, 'Effect of monounsaturated fat in the diet on the serum carotenoid levels' (2001) [Masters Research] [eCite] [Details]

Other Public Output

(9 outputs)

Year	Citation	Altmetrics
2016	Ahuja KDK, Lee SM, 'Active Launceston Initiative Final Research Report', Enterprise Marketing Research Services, Australia, pp. 1-91. (2016) [Report of Restricted Access] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Lee SM
2015	Murray SL, Ahuja K, Auckland S, Ball M, 'Tasmanian Healthy Food Access Basket (HFAB) Survey', Final Report Availability, Cost and Affordability of a Basket of Healthy Food in Tasmania September 2014, School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Tasmania (2015) [Report Other] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Murray SL; Auckland S; Ball M
2005	Ahuja KDK, Davies AN, 'Chilli Diet May Improve Sleep Quality', ABC Television, ABC Television News Tasmania, Launceston Tasmania, 1, 1 (2005) [Media Interview] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Davies AN
2005	Davies AN, Ahuja KDK, Ball MJ, 'Red Hot Chilli Peppers Sleep Disruption Ideas', Herald Sun, Herald and Weekly Times, Australia, 1 (2005) [Newspaper Article] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Davies AN; Ball MJ
2005	Davies AN, Ahuja KDK, Ball MJ, 'Spicy bits urged at snooze conference', The Age, Fairfax, Australia, 1 (2005) [Newspaper Article] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Davies AN; Ball MJ
2005	Davies AN, Ahuja KDK, Ball MJ, 'Hot new discovery to help sleep', Sydney Morning Herald, Fairfax, Australia, 1 (2005) [Newspaper Article] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Davies AN; Ball MJ
2005	Davies AN, Ahuja KDK, Ball MJ, 'Eat Chilli to help you sleep', Daily Mail, Associated News Media, United Kingdom, 1 (2005) [Newspaper Article] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Davies AN; Ball MJ
2004	Ball MJ, Ahuja KDK, 'Ros puts humble chilli to the test', The Examiner, Rural Press Ltd, Launceston, Tasmania, Oct 11, 2004 (2004) [Newspaper Article] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Ball MJ
2004	Ball MJ, Ahuja KDK, 'University team hopes testers will warm to chilli', The Examiner, Rural Press Ltd, Launceston, Tasmania, May 2, 2004 (2004) [Newspaper Article] [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Ball MJ

Grants & Funding

Funding Summary

Number of grants

Total funding

$4,111,915

Projects

F1000D Project (2024 - 2025)$703,663

Description: The F1000D (First 1000 Days) Project is a joint project between Burnie Works and UTAS (School of Health Sciences) to deliver a learning pathway and resources for a childs best start in the first 1000 days. It will be led and co-designed by parents, caregivers and professionals from three NW Coast communities, who will guide what messages need to be, based on what they want to learn, and what they believe other parents and the wider community need to know.
Funding: Department of Premier and Cabinet ($703,663)
Scheme: Community Grant
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Hills AP; Byrne N; Dalton L; Williams V; Jayasinghe SU; Ahuja KDK
Period: 2024 - 2025

Determinants of body composition during postpartum period (2023)$10,000

Description: Most women never return to their pre-pregnancy weight after giving birth-some find it hard to lose weight, while many gain weight. If they enter another pregnancy with this excessive weight, they carry more weight not only in the postpartum period but also in the preconception period of the next pregnancy.A body composition with excess fat mass is often linked to an increased risk of metabolic diseases like diabetes, whereas a greater fat-free mass protects against chronic diseases. However, limited research is available on the association of preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum factors with postpartum body composition.We will first summarise this limited global literature and then test the relation of the identified factors with the body composition of Tasmanian women in postpartum. This work will help find targeted strategies that can be individualised to the local context to improve body composition and prevent short- and long-term adverse health outcomes in future pregnancies.
Funding: CRE Health in Preconception and Pregnancy ($10,000)
Scheme: Grant - Early to Mid Career Researcher
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Ahuja KDK
Year: 2023

Cognition in multiple sclerosis: Associations with gut-brain biomarkers and exploration of cognitive symptom change in response to a nutrition intervention (2021 - 2022)$57,683

Description: Cognitive dysfunction is common in people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and can cause significant disruption to everyday functioning and quality of life. Peculiarities in gut microbial composition and function have also been found in people with MS and there is now a recognised link between the gut microbiome and kynurenine pathway (KP) regulation, as well as KP dysregulation, increased inflammation and neuronal death. This research aims to examine whether cognitive dysfunction and cognitive changes over time (approximately a 4-year period, time 1 data was collected in 2016/2017) are associated with increased pro-inflammatory KP biomarkers and an aberrant gut microbiota among individuals with MS. We will also conduct a pilot study investigating whether and to what extent a nutrition intervention (e.g., probiotics) may influence cognitive impairment in MS, by modulating KP function via the gut microbiome.
Funding: Clifford Craig Foundation ($57,683)
Scheme: Grant
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Honan CA; Eri RD; Giles L; Johnson OL; Marx W; Lim E; Ahuja KDK
Period: 2021 - 2022

Multidisciplinary approach to antenatal care to improve the health of pregnant women and their offspring: Healthy Outcomes for the Future (HOFF) program. (2019 - 2021)$62,606

Description: : The primary objective of this project is to implement an evidence based, multidisciplinary, effective model of care and lifestyle interventions (Healthy Outcomes for the Future (HOFF) program) as part of routine care provided at antenatal clinics in the rural North West (NW) Tasmania to improve the health of mothers and their offspring. It is intended that the implementation of a suite of dietary, exercise and mental health interventions will curtail frequent occurrences of excess gestational weight gain (GWG), attenuate the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and reduce adverse outcomes at birth (for both mother and child). The proposed research will utilise a co-design approach, amalgamating contributions from clinicians, research and primary care staff from North West Regional Hospital (NWRH), obesity researchers from University of Tasmania (UTAS) and all women who present at antenatal clinics in NWRH and Mersey Community Hospital (MCH). Implementation of the proposed research will primarily be guided by the recent findings of the scoping research conducted into the status of the antenatal care in NW Tasmania (Unpublished data Sharon L). Further to this, a blueprint for a sustainable antenatal care program will be generated in partnership with key stakeholders at NWRH, UTAS and the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH). Pertinent implementation strategies will be adopted from the Health in Preconception, Pregnancy and Post-Birth (HIPPP) currently in practice at RHH, with the overarching view of strategically prioritising implementation research, translation of research to practice, capacity building and collaboration between clinicians, researchers and patients. Specific Aims of the proposed research include: 1. Continuous monitoring and improvement of antenatal care practices regarding lifestyle risk factors and maternal obesity during pregnancy in the NW. 2. Develop a pathway to improve the rate of glucose tolerance tests (GTT) 'not done' during pregnancy and identify alternative diagnostic methods for those at high risk. 3. Intervene on the already identified implementation enablers and barriers of integrated antenatal care within the NWRH and MCH settings. 4. Comparing the effectiveness of providing multidisciplinary lifestyle support in early pregnancy with standard care, in the context of reducing GWG, birth complications, postnatal outcomes and GDM (including GDM diagnosis). 5. Implementation of meaningful and applicable modifications in the antenatal care program, while lowering (or at least not increasing) the burden on clinicians at NWRH and MCH. 6. To determine if GWG is associated with infant weight and body composition (during the first 6 months of life), and immediate and long-term adverse outcomes in the babies. 7. To determine whether the lifestyle interventions will lead to sustained improvement postnatal dietary intake and physical activity. 8. Co-design a blueprint for the sustainable best-practice model to promote a healthy lifestyle and facilitate healthy weight gain during pregnancy. 9. Evaluate the lifestyle intervention implementation and patient outcomes, and provide detailed knowledge on the adoption, reach, engagement, and maintenance of the intervention elements within clinical practice.
Funding: Clifford Craig Foundation ($62,606)
Scheme: Grant
Administered By: Tasmanian Health Service - North West
Research Team: Luccisano S; Weber HC; Robertson IK; Murfet G; Choudheri S; Jayasinghe SU; Ahuja KDK; Gleeson M
Period: 2019 - 2021

Prevalence of asthma-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease overlap syndrome (ACOS) in north-west Tasmanian population: understanding and translation to early therapy (2019 - 2020)$105,868

Description: Asthma and COPD are typically characterised as separate diseases with different clinical features, pathophysiological mechanisms and strategies for treatment. Some respiratory patients appear to have features of both diseases, i.e. a history of asthma and usually smoking, with marked fixed airflow obstruction, which is termed asthma-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease overlap syndrome (ACOS). Exacerbation rates are also quite high in ACOS patients compared to asthma or COPD alone. There is very little known about the disease and it is difficult to manage clinically because the underlying disease mechanisms and prevalence is poorly understood. There is high prevalence of undiagnosed asthma, COPD and even more for ACOS in the North-West (NW) Tasmanian population, where smoking rates are quite high. People from the low socio-economic population in particular experience considerably greater mortality and morbidity from such respiratory diseases compared to rest of the community. Respiratory lung function lab has now been established in the NW for identification of lung diseases. We now wish to apply for funding with an objective to identify the burden of ACOS in the NW population to inform clinical practice for better management of this ill-understood condition.
Funding: Clifford Craig Foundation ($105,868)
Scheme: Grant
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Sohal SS; Frandsen M; Ahuja KDK; Beckett JM; Mabeza FG; Weber HC; Young S; Eapen MS
Period: 2019 - 2020

Preventative Health Research in Rural and Regional Communities (Tasmania) (2019 - 2021)$2,400,000

Description: An ageing Australia will increasingly impact social, health and economic activity, as exemplified in complex disorders such as dementia. Obesity is also increasing at a rapid rate and is a major antecedent risk factor for a range of chronic illnesses. Both conditions will be a particular challenge for rural and regional communities as they have the highest rates of related risk factors and chronic illness, and also relatively reduced access to specialist medical services and preventative health programs. This proposal focusses on dementia and obesity in north-west Tasmania, developing innovative initiatives to manage and reduce risk of these conditions, which will reduce medical procedures overall including presentations to hospital. The program involves two major projects: the Island Study Linking Ageing and Neurodegenerative Disease (ISLAND) and the Critical Age Periods for Impacting Obesogenic Lifestyles (CAPITOL) study. The ISLAND study will involve a pragmatic clustered randomised controlled on interventions for major potentially modifiable risk factors for dementia, including obesity, physical activity, diabetes, smoking, hypertension, depression and cognitive stimulation/education, most of which are antecedents to chronic illness. The CAPITOL study will facilitate a transdisciplinary professional network to build a community-specific, sustainable approach to supporting children and families in relation to physical health and wellbeing. This project will identify enabling contextual factors which influence engagement in healthy physical play practices; foster buy-in from families (at multiple entry points); improve school readiness (through enhancing outcomes for children (0-8 years) in the AEDC domain of physical health and wellbeing), and generate sustainable communities of practice. North-west Tasmania is an ideal 'test-bed' to develop preventative health strategies that are relevant and scalable to other Australian rural and regional communities.
Funding: Medical Research Future Fund ($2,400,000)
Scheme: Grant - Keeping Australians Out of Hospital
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Vickers JC; Hills AP; Goldberg LR; Byrne N; Farrow M; Hughes RM; Klekociuk SZ; Ahuja KDK; Courtney-Pratt HM; Patterson KAE
Period: 2019 - 2021

Objective measurements of workplace sedentary behaviour (2018)$10,260

Description: Prior work on Exertime, a workplace e-health solution, demonstrates its ability to improve measures of health via the delivery of prompted movement breaks during working hours (e.g., Mainsbridge et al. 2015). It is unknown what causes these health improvements. Putatively, the Exertime software intervention changes the amount and pattern of sedentary behaviour and physical activity in the workplace; this causes improvements in markers of health. However, there is no evidence to support this hypothesis as no quantitative measure of behaviour has been collected in conjunction with the Exertime intervention. This quantitative sensor based data is crucial to establish the connection between behaviour change and health improvements. Crucially, for the first time, it will provide evidence of the magnitude of the changes in sedentary behaviour needed to improve health. Thus, providing an empirical basis for guidelines on reducing sedentary behaviour to improve health. To validate this new technology, physical activity will be measured for a period of seven days at each time point through the use of ActivPal accelerometers. These will be fitted and worn day and night for the entire seven day period. These trackers are reliable and valid and are currently considered the gold standard for physical activity monitoring. Our plan is to first conduct a small validity and feasibility study utilising current Exertime users at UTAS, for which we already have ethics approval.
Funding: University of Tasmania ($10,260)
Scheme: Better Health Research Development
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Pedersen SJ; Schmidt M; Williams AD; Ahuja KDK; Mainsbridge C
Year: 2018

Epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) in the lungs and airways in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) (2018 - 2019)$48,354

Description: IPF is a highly destructive lethal disease of the lungs, but with very little information available on the underlying mechanisms. We are going to explore the process of epithelial cell plasticity (or EMT) and a similar process in blood vessel endothelium (Endo-MT). This work will lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of this nasty lung condition. The project brings together well-characterized patients from the Australian IPF registry, blood samples we have collected from them and innovative techniques to reset thinking about the underlying pathological processes active in this illness.
Funding: Clifford Craig Foundation ($48,354)
Scheme: Grant
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Sohal SS; Walters EH; Myers SA; Ahuja KDK; Chia C; Larby J; Haug G; Eapen MS
Period: 2018 - 2019

Impact of cherry anthocyanins on gout and inflammation (2017 - 2018)$55,955

Description: This project funds are to assess attenuation of inflammation and disease symptoms through two different models. One is to identify the impact of sweet cherry anthocyanins on markers of gout. The second is to investigate the effect of sweet cherry anthocyanins on acute, exercise-induced inflammation in humans.
Funding: Reid Fruits ($55,955)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Blackhall ML; Walls JT; Berry R; Ahuja KDK
Period: 2017 - 2018

Dietary habits of recent refugee migrants to Australia (2017)$7,564

Description: We aim to assess the changes in dietary habits of recently arrived humanitarian refugee migrants from Nepal and Bhutan. Information collected from this project will help us give targeted and specific information to the community about healthy diet and its role in reducing the long-term risk of lifestyle chronic diseases.
Funding: University of Tasmania ($7,564)
Scheme: Grant-Cross-Disciplinary Incentive
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Ahuja KDK; Hansen EC; Julian RD; Frandsen M
Year: 2017

Anti-inflammatory efficacy of Marinovas Fucoidan & interactions with microbiota (2016)$100,000

Description: Industry interaction to develop Marinova's fucoidan extracts for gut health
Funding: Department of Industry, Innovation and Science ($50,000); Marinova Pty Ltd ($50,000)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Guven N; Eri RD; Ahuja KDK; Ball MJ; Ambrose M; Roddam LF; Zosky GR
Year: 2016

Mobile Solution to Encourage Clients to Exercise at Home (2016 - 2017)$5,523

Description: The aim of the project is to engage clients in home exercise programs to improve their rehabilitation outcomes, through the development of a targeted smart phone application with individualised exercises, diary and interface with clinicians. The application will allow the clinician to take a video of the client performing exercises on their own phone, which they can then refer to when completing the exercises at home to ensure they are doing them correctly. A diary component of the application will allow the dose to be set and allow adherence to exercise to be monitored remotely by the clinician. The application will make it easier for the clinician to monitor and supervise exercise between visits, with flow on benefits to the client's progress.
Funding: MAIB Injury Prevention & Management Foundation ($5,273)
Scheme: Grant-IPMF
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Bird ML; Schmidt M; Williams AD; Ahuja KDK
Period: 2016 - 2017

A study to investigate cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption among a cohort of refugees in Tasmania (2016)$6,729

Description: : Smoking and alcohol consumption among refugees are complex issues that require a cross-disciplinary research approach. Our collaboration brings sociological/criminological researchers with expertise in migrant health and criminal justice, conducting research among vulnerable populations, smoking and cross-disciplinary mixed methods research together with a research psychologist and biomedical scientist who both have expertise in conducting medical research (including smoking research), biostatistics and clinical trials.
Funding: University of Tasmania ($6,729)
Scheme: Grant-Cross-Disciplinary Incentive
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Julian RD; Ahuja KDK; Hansen EC; Frandsen M
Year: 2016

Fucoidan and stem cell mobilisation (2015)$27,048

Description: Industry interaction to test if Marinova's fucoidan extracts mobilise stem cells.
Funding: Marinova Pty Ltd ($27,048)
Scheme: Clinical Trial
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Guven N; Eri RD; Ahuja KDK; Patel RP
Year: 2015

A pilot study to investigate cigarette smoking among humanitarian migrants (refugees) in Tasmania (2015)$5,810

Description: The objectives of the project are to:Cement the new collaboration between researchers from Faculty of Arts (School of Social Science) and Faculty of Health (School of Health Sciences); Conduct preliminary fieldwork with stakeholders (e.g. asylum seeker resource centre, migrant resource centres, and other relevant support services) to determine feasibility of developing and conducting a survey; Develop and pilot the survey; Develop a grant application for submission to funding bodies including National Heart foundation and Cancer Council and a draft journal article
Funding: University of Tasmania ($5,810)
Scheme: Grant-Cross-Disciplinary Incentive
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Hansen EC; Ahuja KDK; Julian RD; Frandsen M
Year: 2015

Investigation of carcinogenesis pathways in colitis-associated colorectal cancer (2014)$24,409

Description: The aims of the project are: to study the expression levels of different inflammation molecules and inflammasome components in ulcerative colities patients, UC-associated-colorectal patients, sporadic colorectal patients compared to controls; to identify the cell populations where different inflammasome components are localised.
Funding: Clifford Craig Foundation ($24,409)
Scheme: Grant
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Eri RD; Lloyd D; Mitchell B; Fanning S; Ahuja KDK; Cook AL
Year: 2014

Poor Diet and Nutrition, Food Security and Obesity Healthy Eating Local Mapping and Local Solutions Project (2013 - 2015)$350,000

Description: The key objectives of the proposed project are to: 1) build a comprehensive understanding of the healthy (with particular emphasis on fruit and vegetables) and unhealthy food choices available in communities across Tasmania; 2) build understanding of possible barriers to eating well considering the Environments for Health domains of the social, built, economic and natural environments across Tasmania; 3) build understanding of how connecting local growers to local communities through new economic opportunities may increase the amount of healthy local fresh affordable food available where people live, work and play; 4) provide the findings of the research to local governments and other critical stakeholders to encourage and support their future work around improving health and wellbeing outcomes with particular emphasis on the social determinants of health; 5) develop a methodology and tools that could be used for future monitoring and surveillance of healthy food access.
Funding: Tasmania Medicare Local ($350,000)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Murray SL; Auckland SRJ; Ahuja KDK; Ball MJ
Period: 2013 - 2015

The effects of a gluten-free diet in non-coeliac athletes: a pilot study (2013 - 2014)$11,994

Description: This study is designed to investigate the effects of gluten on exercise performance, gastrointestinal comfort, perceived health, and inflammatory markers in non-coeliac athletes.
Funding: Canadian Sports Institute ($11,994)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Fell JW; Kitic C; Stellingwerff T; Lis DM; Ahuja KDK
Period: 2013 - 2014

Effect of Sodium Versus Potassium Salt in Meals on Central Blood Pressure and Vascular Function (2012)$19,470

Funding: Clifford Craig Foundation ($19,470)
Scheme: Grant
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Ahuja KDK; Ball MJ
Year: 2012

Tasmanian Food Access Research Coalition (2011)$12,600

Funding: Anglicare Tasmania ($12,600)
Scheme: Contract Research
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Murray SL; Ahuja KDK
Year: 2011

Effect of Acute Climatic Changes on Blood Pressure, Blood Vessel Function and Blood Clotting in Type II Diabetes (2011)$11,231

Funding: Clifford Craig Foundation ($11,231)
Scheme: Grant
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Williams AD; Ahuja KDK; Kitic C; Sharman JE; Adams MJ
Year: 2011

Acute Effect of Chilli Intake on Plasma Glucose, Insulin and Vascular Function in Type-2 Diabetics (2010)$17,766

Funding: Clifford Craig Foundation ($17,766)
Scheme: Grant
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Ball MJ; Ahuja KDK
Year: 2010

Chilli Versus Aspirin: Effects on Platelet and Vascular Function (2009)$16,400

Funding: University of Tasmania ($16,400)
Scheme: Grant-Institutional Research Scheme
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Ahuja KDK
Year: 2009

The Effects of Meals with Different Composition on Metabolic, Vascular and Haemostatic Parameters (2009)$16,182

Funding: Clifford Craig Foundation ($16,182)
Scheme: Grant
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Ball MJ; Ahuja KDK; Adams MJ
Year: 2009

Effect of Different Doses of Chilli Intake on a Range of Physiological Measures Associated with Type-2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease (2008)$15,000

Funding: University of Tasmania ($15,000)
Scheme: Grant-Institutional Research Scheme
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Ahuja KDK
Year: 2008

Effect of water (hydration) and a meal (calories) on the measurements of blood vessel function (2007)$9,800

Funding: Clifford Craig Foundation ($9,800)
Scheme: Grant
Administered By: University of Tasmania
Research Team: Ball MJ; Ahuja KDK
Year: 2007

Research Supervision

Current

Completed

Current

Degree	Title	Commenced
PhD	Co-design of a Workplace Lifestyle Intervention for Preconception Women	2019
PhD	Role of Sedentary Behaviour as a Determinant of Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Rural South India: Assessment in an inter-generational cohort study, APCAPS (2003-present)	2020
Masters	Codesign of a Carer-supported Home Based ExerciseProgram after Stroke	2021
PhD	Improving Diet Quality and Access to Healthy Food in Rural Tasmania	2021
PhD	Active School Commuting among Primary School Children in Northwest Tasmania (ASCENT) A situational analysis and modelling study	2022
PhD	The Role of NLRP3 Inflammasome in Colitis-associated Colorectal Cancer	2022
PhD	Impact of Postpartum, Interconception, and Interpregnancy Periods on Body Composition and Future Pregnancies	2023
PhD	Geographic Remoteness as a Risk Factor for Poor Colorectal Cancer Prognosis in Tasmania: A data linkage study	2023

Completed

Degree	Title	Completed
PhD	The Relationship between the Gut Microbiome, the Kynurenine Pathway and Cognitive Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis Candidate: Terry Frances Purton	2023
PhD	Exercise Induced Gastrointestinal Damage: The influence of exercise intensity and sex hormones Candidate: Kathleen Mary Hogan Edwards	2023
PhD	Mechanisms of Capsaicin and Zinc in the Control of Glucose Metabolism in Skeletal Muscle Cells Candidate: Parisa Vahidi Ferdowsi	2022
PhD	Financial Incentive Programmes for the Promotion of Smoking Cessation Candidate: Rachel Jane Breen	2022
PhD	Body Composition During Early Infancy: Pre- and postnatal determinants and assessment approaches Candidate: Manoja Prabhashani Herath Herath Mudiyanselage Lansakara Gedara	2022
PhD	Anti-beta-2 glycoprotein 1 Antibodies and Platelets: Their mechanism and effect of interaction Candidate: Yik Chang Ho	2020
PhD	Assessment of Citrus Bioflavonoid and Phytosterol Supplements for Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitory Activity Candidate: Ankit Gupta	2020
Masters	Changes in Gait Variability and Balance Control during Exertional Walking in Adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Candidate: David Carter	2020
PhD	Are Tasmanian Sweet Cherries Effective Functional Foods? Candidate: Melanie Lee Blackhall	2019
PhD	Investigating the Inner World of Stressed Goblet Cell Candidate: Rohit Gundamaraju	2019
PhD	Living Long or Living Well: The dilemma for older people considering dialysis Candidate: Rajesh Raj	2019
PhD	Role of NLRP3 in Colitis and Colitis Associated Colorectal Cancer Candidate: Agampodi Promoda Prasadini Perera	2019
PhD	Investigation on the Utilization of Beneficial Microbes in Modulating the Gut Microbiota and Metabolic Profiles in Ageing Candidate: Ravichandra Vemuri	2019
Masters	Mixed Methods Analysis of a Multi-Strategy, Community-Wide Physical Activity Intervention: Active Launceston Candidate: Lucy Kaye Byrne	2018
PhD	Inhibition of Platelet Aggregation by Vanilloid-like Agents: Investigation of possible mechanisms Candidate: Safa Almaghrabi	2017
PhD	Exploring the Practises and Effects of Gluten-free and Low FODMAP Diets in Noncoeliac Athletes Candidate: Dana Marie Lis	2017
PhD	Cloud Computing in Australian Organisations: Acceptance and evolution of uptake between 2012 and 2013 Candidate: Ahmad Abdullah A Aljabr	2015
PhD	Haemodynamic Responses to Climate Variations in Healthy Individuals and those with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Candidate: Sibella Georgia Kirsty Hardcastle	2013
Masters	The Effects of Vanilloid-like Agents on Platelet Aggregation Candidate: Safa Almaghrabi	2012