Curriculum Vitae Mr Elroy Joseph Aguiar PhD Candidate - Human Physiology Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours Class 1) Email: [email protected]Phone: +61 2 4985 4975 Mobile: +61 434 283 004 Fax: +61 2 4921 2084 Biography I am currently a research associate in the School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, and the Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition at the University of Newcastle, Australia. I was recently awarded (Aug 2015) a doctoral degree (PhD) in Human Physiology. My PhD thesis focused on the feasibility and efficacy of a self-administered, gender-tailored, multi- component diabetes prevention program to elicit clinically meaningful weight loss and changes in glycaemic markers. Prior to, and during, my PhD candidature, I worked as a research assistant in Prof Robin Callister’s exercise physiology laboratory. During this time I gained extensive research experience (7+ years) working on a wide range of exercise science, physical activity, nutrition and human physiology projects. I have worked with chronic disease and healthy populations, as well as elite level athletes (performance testing). As part of my role in Professor Callister’s research laboratory (and within our wider research centre), I have developed significant skills in the design/development, project management and evaluation of health behaviour change interventions (randomised controlled trials). Professional Qualifications 2011 – 2015: PhD (Human Physiology) (completed August 2015) 2009 – 2010: Bachelor of Biomedical Science Honours Class 1 (completed Jun 2010) 2005 – 2008: Bachelor of Biomedical Science (completed Dec 2008) Other qualifications • ISAK accredited anthropometrist (level one - completed June 2010) • First aid Recent Employment History 2008 – 2014: Research assistant for Prof Robin Callister 2015 – current: Research associate for Prof Robin Callister 2008 – current: Casual academic staff (laboratory tutor) HUBS2105 – Anatomy (Semester 1 2008) HUBS1401 – Human Bioscience (Sem 1 2008) HUBS2503 – Clinical Exercise Physiology (Sem 1 2008-15) HUBS2520 – Sports Science 3 (Sem 2 2008-15) HUBS1405 – Professional Skills in Biomedical Science (Sem 1 2010 & 2012) HUBS2507 – Integrative Physiology for Biomedical Science (Sem 2 2011-15) 2012 – current: Casual academic staff (lecturer) HUBS2520 - Sports Science 3 (Sem 2, 2012 & 2014) HUBS2520 - Clinical Exercise Physiology (Sem 1 2015) Research Grants and scholarships 1. Callister, R., Morgan P.J., Collins, C.E., Plotnikoff, R.C., Aguiar, E.J. (student researcher). HMRI Diabetes Project Grant (Lions District 201N3 Diabetes Foundation), 2013. “Long- term follow up of the PULSE Type 2 Diabetes prevention program for men”. $24900.
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Curriculum Vitae Mr Elroy Joseph Aguiar PhD Candidate - Human Physiology Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours Class 1) Email: [email protected] Phone: +61 2 4985 4975 Mobile: +61 434 283 004 Fax: +61 2 4921 2084 Biography I am currently a research associate in the School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, and the Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition at the University of Newcastle, Australia. I was recently awarded (Aug 2015) a doctoral degree (PhD) in Human Physiology. My PhD thesis focused on the feasibility and efficacy of a self-administered, gender-tailored, multi-component diabetes prevention program to elicit clinically meaningful weight loss and changes in glycaemic markers. Prior to, and during, my PhD candidature, I worked as a research assistant in Prof Robin Callister’s exercise physiology laboratory. During this time I gained extensive research experience (7+ years) working on a wide range of exercise science, physical activity, nutrition and human physiology projects. I have worked with chronic disease and healthy populations, as well as elite level athletes (performance testing). As part of my role in Professor Callister’s research laboratory (and within our wider research centre), I have developed significant skills in the design/development, project management and evaluation of health behaviour change interventions (randomised controlled trials). Professional Qualifications 2011 – 2015: PhD (Human Physiology) (completed August 2015) 2009 – 2010: Bachelor of Biomedical Science Honours Class 1 (completed Jun 2010) 2005 – 2008: Bachelor of Biomedical Science (completed Dec 2008) Other qualifications
• ISAK accredited anthropometrist (level one - completed June 2010) • First aid
Recent Employment History 2008 – 2014: Research assistant for Prof Robin Callister 2015 – current: Research associate for Prof Robin Callister 2008 – current: Casual academic staff (laboratory tutor)
HUBS2105 – Anatomy (Semester 1 2008) HUBS1401 – Human Bioscience (Sem 1 2008) HUBS2503 – Clinical Exercise Physiology (Sem 1 2008-15) HUBS2520 – Sports Science 3 (Sem 2 2008-15) HUBS1405 – Professional Skills in Biomedical Science (Sem 1 2010 & 2012) HUBS2507 – Integrative Physiology for Biomedical Science (Sem 2 2011-15)
1. Callister, R., Morgan P.J., Collins, C.E., Plotnikoff, R.C., Aguiar, E.J. (student researcher). HMRI Diabetes Project Grant (Lions District 201N3 Diabetes Foundation), 2013. “Long-term follow up of the PULSE Type 2 Diabetes prevention program for men”. $24900.
2. Aguiar, E.J. Neville Eric Sansom top up scholarship for diabetes research, 2013-2014. $12000 over 2 years + additional $2000 for conference travel.
3. Aguiar, E.J. Australia New Zealand Obesity Society (ANZOS) student travel grant, 2012. $200
4. Callister, R., Morgan P.J., Collins, C.E., Plotnikoff, R.C., Aguiar, E.J. (student researcher). HMRI and Aurizon (QR National) NCGF, 2012. “Reducing mid-aged men’s risk of Type 2 Diabetes”. $19680
5. Callister, R., Morgan P.J., Collins, C.E., Plotnikoff, R.C., Aguiar, E.J. (student researcher) HMRI Diabetes Project Grant (Lions District 201N3 Diabetes Foundation), 2012. “Feasibility and efficacy of a diet and exercise prevention program for men at high risk of Type 2 Diabetes”. $51960.
6. Aguiar, E.J. Australian Postgraduate Award (2011-current) - $25392 per annum Peer-reviewed journal articles
1. Aguiar, E.J., Morgan P.J., Collins, C.E., Plotnikoff, R.C., Young, M.D., Callister, R. Efficacy of the type 2 diabetes PULSE Program randomized controlled trial. 2015. Am J Prev Med (Accepted). IF 4.527. Journal Ranking (SJR 2013): 10/473 (Public health, environmental and occupational health).
2. Aguiar, E.J., Morgan P.J., Collins, C.E., Plotnikoff, R.C., Callister, R. Characteristics of men classified at high-risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus using the AUSDRISK screening tool. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 2015, 108 (1): 45-54. (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.diabres.2015.01.017). IF: 2.538. Citations: 0. Journal Ranking (SJR 2013): 45/215 (Endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism).
3. Aguiar, E.J., Morgan P.J., Collins, C.E., Plotnikoff, R.C., Young M.D., Callister, R. The PULSE (Prevention Using LifeStyle Education) trial protocol: a randomised controlled trial of a type 2 diabetes prevention program for men. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 2014, 39: 132-144. (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cct.2014.07.008). IF: 1.935. Citations: 1. Journal Ranking (SJR 2013): 51/247 (Pharmacology [medical]).
4. Aguiar, E.J., Morgan P.J., Collins, C.E., Plotnikoff, R.C., Callister, R. Efficacy of interventions that include diet, aerobic and resistance training components for type 2 diabetes prevention: a systematic review with meta-analysis. International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity, 2014, 11(1): 2 (http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1479-5868-11-2). *highly accessed. IF 4.110. Citations: 14. Journal Ranking (SJR 2013): 8/114 (Nutrition and dietetics).
5. Morgan, P.J., Callister, R., Collins, C.E., Plotnikoff, R.C., Young, M., Berry, N., McElduff, P., Burrows, T., Aguiar, E.J. Saunders, K.L. The SHED-IT Community trial: A randomized controlled trial of internet and paper-based weight loss programs tailored for overweight and obese men. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 2013, 45(2): 139-152 (http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12160-012-9424-z). IF 3.169. Citations: 24. Journal Ranking (SJR 2013): 16/223 (Psychology [miscellaneous]).
6. Collins, C.E., Morgan P.J., Jones P., Fletcher K., Martin J., Aguiar, E.J., Lucas A., Neve M., Callister R. A 12-week commercial web-based weight loss program for overweight and obese adults: a randomized controlled trial comparing basic versus enhanced features. Journal Medical Internet Research, 2012, 14(2): e57 (http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/jmir.1980). IF 4.700. Citations: 26. Journal Ranking (SJR 2013): 4/118 (Health informatics).
7. Lubans, D.R., Morgan, P. J., Aguiar, E.J., & Callister, R. Randomized controlled trial of the Physical Activity Leaders (PALs) program for adolescent boys from disadvantaged secondary schools. Preventive Medicine, 2011, 53(3-4): 239-246 (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2011.01.009). IF 3.086. Citations: 30. Journal Ranking (SJR 2013): 25/473 (Public health, environmental and occupational health).
8. Morgan, P.J., Collins, C.E., Plotnikoff, R.C., McElduff, P., Burrows, T., Warren, J.M., Young, M., Berry, N., Saunders, K.L., Aguiar, E.J. & Callister, R. The SHED-IT community trial study protocol: a randomized controlled trial of weight loss programs for overweight and obese men. BMC Public Health, 2010, 10:701 (http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-10-701). IF 2.260. Citations: 22. Journal Ranking (SJR 2013): 59/473 (Public health, environmental and occupational health).
9. Collins, C.E., Morgan P.J., Jones P., Fletcher K., Martin J, Aguiar E.J., Lucas A., Neve M., McElduff P. and Callister R. Evaluation of a commercial web-based weight loss and weight loss maintenance program in overweight and obese adults: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Public Health, 2010, 10:669 (http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-10-669). IF 2.260. Citations: 23. Journal Ranking (SJR 2013): 59/473 (Public health, environmental and occupational health).
10. Lubans, D. R., Aguiar E.J., Callister R. The effects of free weights and elastic tubing resistance training on physical self-perception in adolescents. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 2010, 11(6): 1-8 (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2010.06.009). IF 1.896. Citations: 24. Journal Ranking (SJR 2013): 41/129 (Sports science).
Manuscripts submitted/under review
1. Morgan P.J., Young M.D., Collins, C.E., Plotnikoff, R.C., Aguiar, E.J., Callister, R. Efficacy of a scalable, gender-tailored intervention to prevent weight regain in men: The SHED-IT Weight Loss Maintenance randomized controlled trial. 2015. International Journal of Obesity (submitted). IF 5.386. Journal Ranking (SJR 2013): 5/114 (Nutrition and Dietetics).
Conference papers 1. Aguiar, E.J., Morgan P.J., Collins, C.E., Plotnikoff, R.C., Young, M.D., Callister, R.
Improvements in weight, fitness and dietary outcomes following lifestyle intervention: the type 2 diabetes mellitus PULSE Program randomised controlled trial for men. International Society for Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity. Edinburgh, Scotland, 3-6 June, 2015. Poster presentation.
2. Aguiar, E.J., Morgan P.J., Collins, C.E., Plotnikoff, R.C., Young, M.D., Callister, R. The PULSE Program: a self-administered & gender-tailored lifestyle intervention. International Society for Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity Satellite meeting. St Andrew’s, Scotland, 8 June, 2015. Poster presentation.
3. Aguiar, E.J., Morgan P.J., Collins, C.E., Plotnikoff, R.C., Callister, R. Improvements in weight, HbA1C and fitness following lifestyle intervention: the PULSE trial for type 2 diabetes prevention in men. Sports Medicine Australia “Be Active”. Canberra, Australia, 15-18 October, 2014. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 2014, 18(S1): e68. (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2014.11.298). Oral presentation. Asics medal winner (best paper overall) and Asics best new investigator (physical activity and health promotion).
4. Aguiar, E.J., Morgan, P.J., Collins, C.E., Plotnikoff, R.C., Callister, R. Improvements In Biomarkers Of Type 2 Diabetes Risk Following A Home-based Lifestyle Intervention: The PULSE Randomised Controlled Trial - A Multi-component Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Program For Men. International Congress on Obesity, World Obesity Federation. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 17-20 March, 2014. Poster presentation.
5. Aguiar, E.J., Morgan, P.J., Collins, C.E., Plotnikoff, R.C., Callister, R. Characteristics of men evaluated as at high risk of type 2 diabetes based on the Australian diabetes risk assessment (AUSDRISK) tool. World Diabetes Congress, International Diabetes Federation, Melbourne, Australia, 3-6 December 2013. Digital abstract.
6. Aguiar, E.J., Morgan, P.J., Collins, C.E., Plotnikoff, R.C., Callister, R. Preliminary outcomes from the PULSE randomised controlled trial - a multi-component type 2 diabetes prevention program for men. Australia New Zealand Obesity Society, Melbourne, Australia, 17-19 October, 2013. Oral presentation.
7. Morgan, P.J., Callister, R., Collins, C.E., Plotnikoff, R.C., Young, M., Berry, N., McElduff, P., Burrows, T., Aguiar, E.J., & Saunders, K.L. Physical activity outcomes from the SHED-IT RCT: An evaluation of theoretically-based, gender-sensitised weight loss programs for men. Sports Medicine Australia “Be Active”, Sydney, Australia, 31 October-3 November, 2012. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 2012, 15(S1): S330-331. (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.803). Oral presentation.
8. Saunders, K.L., Morgan, P.J., Callister, R., Collins, C.E., Plotnikoff, R.C., Young, M., Berry, N., McElduff, P., Burrows, T., Aguiar, E.J. Insights into engaging men in weight loss: Process evaluation of the SHED-IT RCT of gender-sensitised weight loss programs for
overweight men. Sports Medicine Australia “Be Active”, Sydney, Australia, 31 October-3 November, 2012. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 2012, 15(S1): S316-317. (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.770). Oral presentation.
9. Aguiar, E.J., Morgan P.J., Collins, C.E., Plotnikoff, R.C., Callister, R. Effectiveness of lifestyle interventions including resistance training for type 2 diabetes prevention: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sports Medicine Australia “Be Active”, Sydney, Australia, 31 October-3 November, 2012. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 2012, 15(S1): S49. (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.119). Oral presentation.
10. Morgan, P.J., Callister, R., Collins, C.E., Plotnikoff, R.C., Young, M., Berry, N., McElduff, P., Burrows, T., Aguiar, E.J., & Saunders, K.L. The SHED-IT community trial: a randomized controlled trial of internet and paper-based weight loss programs tailored for overweight and obese men. Australia New Zealand Obesity Society, Auckland, New Zealand, 18-20 October, 2012. Obesity research and clinical practice, 2012, 6(S1): 30-31. (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.orcp.2012.08.062). Oral presentation.
11. Aguiar, E.J., Morgan P.J., Collins, C.E., Plotnikoff, R.C., Callister, R. The effectiveness of multi-component type 2 diabetes prevention programs including diet, aerobic exercise and resistance training: a systematic review and meta-analyses. Australia New Zealand Obesity Society, Auckland, New Zealand, 18-20 October, 2012. Obesity research and clinical practice, 2012, 6 (S1): 79. (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.orcp.2012.08.162). Poster presentation.
12. Aguiar E.J, Callister R. The Hunter Healthy BusinessTM 12-week program – Hit or miss? International Society for Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity, Melbourne, Australia, 15-18 June, 2011. Poster presentation. Lubans D.R., Morgan P.J., Aguiar E.J., Callister R. Randomised controlled trial of the Physical Activity Leaders (PALs) program for low-active adolescent boys from disadvantaged secondary schools. Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Port Douglas, Australia, 4-6 November, 2010. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 2010, 13(S1): e12. (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2010.10.486). Poster presentation.
13. Callister R., Miller A.D., Aguiar E.J., Dascombe B., Smith C., Clark L., Rogers T. Blood lactate levels support classification of the 300 m shuttle run as an anaerobic capacity field test. Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Port Douglas, Australia, 4-6 November, 2010. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 2010, 13(S1): e30-31. (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2010.10.525). Poster presentation.
14. Collins C.E., Morgan P.J., Fletcher K., Martin J., Jones P., Aguiar E.J., Lucas A., Callister R. A randomised controlled trial using a commercial web-based weight loss program. Australia New Zealand Obesity Society, Sydney, Australia, 21-23 October, 2010. Obesity Research and Clinical Practice, 2010, 4(S1): S72. (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.orcp.2010.09.141). Poster presentation.
15. Callister R., Aguiar E.J., Burtonwood J.T, Miller A.D. Comparison of fitness components to performance on the Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test and the multistage fitness test. 3rd Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science Conference and the 5th Sports Dieticians Australia Update: From Research to Practice, Melbourne, Australia, 2008. Poster presentation.
Research awards
1. Australian Sports Medicine Federation Fellows Award - Asics Medal for best paper overall. Sports Medicine Australia “Be Active”. Canberra, Australia, 2014. $3000
2. Australian Sports Medicine Federation Fellows Award - Asics Award for Best New Investigator - Physical Activity and Health Promotion. Sports Medicine Australia “Be Active”. Canberra, Australia, 2014. $2000 + conference travel award - $3000
Scientific journal peer reviewer I have served as a reviewer for the following journals:
• Appetite. IF 2.691. Journal Ranking (SJR 2013): 22/114 (Nutrition and dietetics).
• Quality of life research. IF 2.486. Journal Ranking (SJR 2013): 92/460 (Public health, environmental and occupational health).
Media appearances and community presentations
• Radio interview – ABC Newcastle - Show us your PhD Interview (2012) • Radio interview – 2NUR (multiple, 2012) • Invited speaker – QR National training day – Men’s Health, weight loss and Type 2
Diabetes (2012) • Invited Speaker – HMRI donors meeting – Anglican Men’s dinner group - Men’s Health and
Type 2 Diabetes (2013) • Invited Speaker – HMRI donors meeting – Probus - Men’s Health and Type 2 Diabetes
(2013) • Invited Speaker – Lions Club International District 201N3 convention – The PULSE type 2
diabetes prevention study (2013) • TV interview – NBN (NINE) – HMRI Medical Research week
• University of Newcastle media interview - University of Newcastle Foundation Scholarship – “Donation funds research into Type 2 Diabetes prevention in at risk men” (2013)
• Newspaper interview - Newcastle Herald - Bequest helps battle diabetes (2013) • Invited Speaker – Rotary club (Belmont) –- The PULSE type 2 diabetes prevention study
(2014) • Invited Speaker – HMRI Open Day – The PULSE study: a type 2 diabetes prevention
program for men (2014) • Invited Panel interviewee – University of Newcastle Foundation Donor meeting (2014) • Web Interview - Sports Medicine Australia: Asics medal award interview
