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Biography
Dr Barbara R Cardoso is a nutritional biochemist with a Masters and a PhD from the University of Sao Paulo (Brazil) and international experience attained from research appointments in Brazil and Spain. She has developed breakthrough studies that combine her skills in nutrition, clinical trials, analytical chemistry, proteomics and molecular biology to unravel the biochemistry of selenium and its implications in age-associated cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. She also has an interest in investigating the intake of nuts as a dietary strategy to slow age-associated cognitive decline.
Monash teaching commitment
Dr Barbara R Cardoso is the unit coordinator for NUT3008 - Precision and Personalised Nutrition; and co-coordinator for the unit NUT2104 - Nutritional Biochemistry in the Bsc Nutrition Science course.
Supervision interests
Dr Barbara Cardoso is interested in supervising Honours and HDR students interested in investigating the biochemistry of selenium and the health effects of nut consumption.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Science / Nutrition, PhD, Effects of Brazil nut intake, the main selenium food source, on cognition, oxidative stress and selenium status in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and its association with polymorphisms in selenoprotein genes, Universidade de Saõ Paulo (University of Sao Paulo)
Award Date: 10 Sept 2014
Nutrition, Bachelor degree, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (Federal University of Santa Catarina)
Award Date: 13 Apr 2013
Human Applied Nutrition, Master's, Selenium status of Alzheimer’s disease patients and its relation with Pro198Leu polymorphism on glutathione peroxidase 1 gene, Universidade de Saõ Paulo (University of Sao Paulo)
Award Date: 30 Jun 2009
Clinical nutrition, Post-graduate course, Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul (Cruzeiro do Sul University)
Award Date: 20 Dec 2008
External positions
Honorary Appointment, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health (FINMH)
2016 → 2021
Research area keywords
- selenium
- age-associated cognitive decline
- dementia
- minerals
- Micronutrient
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Projects
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Cardiovascular exercise to prevent cognitive decline in high risk patient populations: a post-ischaemic stroke exercise intervention study
Brodtmann, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Bernhardt, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Thijs, V. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Burrell, L. M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Johnson, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hayward, K. S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kramer, S. F. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Werden, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cardoso, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Burrell, L. M. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Egorova, N. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/08/19 → 30/06/25
Project: Research
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Lack of sufficient evidence to support a positive role of selenium status in depression: a systematic review
Santos, A. C., Passos, A. F. F., Holzbach, L. C., Cardoso, B. R., Santos, M. A., Coelho, A. S. G., Cominetti, C. & Almeida, G. M., Feb 2025, In: Nutrition Reviews. 83, 2, p. e211-e222 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Selenium supplementation in chronic kidney disease patients undergoing haemodialysis: A systematic review of the effects on plasma selenium, antioxidant and inflammatory markers, immunological parameters and thyroid hormones
Trigueira, P. D. C., Leal, V. D. O., Cardoso, B. R., Mafra, D., Araujo, M. C. & Stockler-Pinto, M. B., Jun 2025, In: Nutrition Research Reviews. 38, 1, p. 294-305 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Inhibition of human starch digesting enzymes and intestinal glucose transport by walnut polyphenols
Farazi, M., Houghton, M. J., Nicolotti, L., Murray, M., Cardoso, B. R. & Williamson, G., Aug 2024, In: Food Research International. 189, 13 p., 114572.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access6 Citations (Scopus) -
Inhibitory effect of extracts from edible parts of nuts on α-amylase activity: a systematic review
Farazi, M., Houghton, M. J. (Leading Author), Cardoso, B. R., Murray, M. & Williamson, G., 8 May 2024, In: Food & Function. 15, 10, p. 5209-5223 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
Maternal selenium dietary supplementation alters sociability and reinforcement learning deficits induced by in utero exposure to maternal immune activation in mice
Gillespie, B. (Leading Author), Houghton, M. J., Ganio, K., McDevitt, C. A., Bennett, D., Dunn, A., Raju, S., Schroeder, A., Hill, R. A. (Leading Author) & Cardoso, B. R. (Leading Author), Feb 2024, In: Brain, Behavior, and Immunity. 116, p. 349-361 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access6 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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2023 Advancing Women's Success Grant program
Cardoso, B. (Recipient), 2023
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Andrew Ramsden Monash Health Translational Precinct Early Career Researcher Collaborative Award
Cardoso, B. (Recipient) & Schroeder, A. (Recipient), 2020
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Florey Postdoc Association Training Award
Cardoso, B. (Recipient), 2015
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Activities
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Ultra-processed foods and cognition: where is the evidence?
Cardoso, B. (Contributor)
23 May 2023Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Ultra-processed foods and age-associated cognitive decline: insights from epidemiological studies
Cardoso, B. (Contributor)
1 Jun 2023Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Selenium
Cardoso, B. (Contributor)
9 Nov 2022Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Nutritional status of magnesium and its association with thyroid hormones in women with obesity
Cardoso, B. (Examiner)
20 Jul 2021Activity: Examination types › Thesis Examination
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Frontiers in Nutrition (Journal)
Cardoso, B. (Associate editor)
2021 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
Press/Media
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Article in Herald Sun: Walnuts in daily diet could boost male fertility, Monash researchers find.
21/11/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Ultra-processed foods and age-associated cognitive decline
5/03/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Profile/Interview
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Can the role of food processing answer the age-old question?
19/07/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Blogs