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Personal profile
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 - Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Nutrition; and co-coordinator for the unit NUT2104 - Nutritional Biochemistry in the 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.
Education/Academic qualification
Science / Nutrition, PhD, Universidade de Sao Paulo (University of Sao Paulo)
Award Date: 10 Sep 2014
Nutrition, Bachelor degree, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (Federal University of Santa Catarina)
Award Date: 13 Apr 2013
Human Applied Nutrition, Master's, Universidade de Sao Paulo (University of Sao Paulo)
Award Date: 30 Jun 2009
Clinical nutrition, Post-graduate course, Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul
Award Date: 20 Dec 2008
External positions
Honorary Appointment, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health (FINMH) (Victoria)
2016 → 2021
Research area keywords
- selenium
- age-associated cognitive decline
- dementia
- minerals
- Micronutrient
Network
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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., Bernhardt, J., Thijs, V., Burrell, L. M., Johnson, L. G., Hayward, K. S., Kramer, S. F., Werden, E., Cardoso, B. & Egorova, N.
1/08/19 → 1/05/24
Project: Research
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Editorial: Selenium, Human Health and Chronic Disease
Cardoso, B. R., Cominetti, C. & Seale, L. A., 18 Jan 2022, In: Frontiers in Nutrition. 8, 3 p., 827759.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Other › peer-review
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Associations between nut intake, cognitive function and non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in older adults in the United States: NHANES 2011-14
Tan, S. Y., Georgousopoulou, E. N., Cardoso, B. R., Daly, R. M. & George, E. S., 17 May 2021, In: BMC Geriatrics. 21, 1, 12 p., 313.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Correction to: Sex‑dependent association between selenium status and cognitive performance in older adults (European Journal of Nutrition, (2020), 10.1007/s00394-020-02384-0)
Cardoso, B. R., Hare, D. J. & Macpherson, H., Mar 2021, In: European Journal of Nutrition. 60, 2, p. 1161 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment / Debate › Other › peer-review
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Correction to: Effects of Brazil nut consumption on selenium status and cognitive performance in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: a randomized controlled pilot trial (European Journal of Nutrition, (2016), 55, 1, (107-116), 10.1007/s00394-014-0829-2)
Cardoso, B. R., Apolinário, D., da Silva Bandeira, V., Busse, A. L., Magaldi, R. M., Jacob‑Filho, W. & Cozzolino, S. M. F., Feb 2021, In: European Journal of Nutrition. 60, 1, p. 557 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment / Debate › Other › peer-review
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Differential protein expression due to Se deficiency and Se toxicity in rat liver
Cardoso, B. R., Lago, L., Dordevic, A. L., Kapp, E. A., Raines, A. M., Sunde, R. A. & Roberts, B. R., Dec 2021, In: Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. 98, 8 p., 108831.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus)
Prizes
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Alfred Deakin Postdoctoral Fellowship
Cardoso, Barbara (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Competitive Fellowships
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Andrew Ramsden Monash Health Translational Precinct Early Career Researcher Collaborative Award
Cardoso, Barbara (Recipient) & Schroeder, Anna (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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CASS Foundation Travel Award
Cardoso, Barbara (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Florey Postdoc Association Training Award
Cardoso, Barbara (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Activities
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Effects of nuts on vascular health of stroke survivors
Barbara Cardoso (Supervisor) & Gary Williamson (Supervisor)
2021 → 2022Activity: Other Teaching Engagements and non-HDR Supervisions › Non-HDR Supervisions
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Can nut intake lower blood glucose response at night?
Barbara Cardoso (Supervisor) & Maxine Bonham (Supervisor)
Mar 2021 → Oct 2021Activity: Other Teaching Engagements and non-HDR Supervisions › Non-HDR Supervisions
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Brazilian Society of nuts and dried fruits
Barbara Cardoso (Invited speaker)
Apr 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Nutritional status of magnesium and its association with thyroid hormones in women with obesity
Barbara Cardoso (Examiner)
20 Jul 2021Activity: Examination types › Thesis Examination
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Frontiers in Nutrition (Journal)
Barbara Cardoso (Associate editor)
2021 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
Press / Media
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Widely available supplement may explain brain boost from exercise
3/02/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Profile/Interview
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Will Eating Nuts Help You Ward Off Cognitive Decline?
Nicole Kellow & Barbara Cardoso
19/01/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Dietary habits during the Melbourne lockdown
11/01/19 → 6/09/20
4 Media contributions
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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