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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 - 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.
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 Sao 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 Sao 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) (Victoria)
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., Bernhardt, J., Thijs, V., Burrell, L. M., Johnson, L. G., Hayward, K. S., Kramer, S. F., Werden, E., Cardoso, B., Burrell, L. M. & Egorova, N.
1/08/19 → 1/05/24
Project: Research
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Association between ultra-processed food consumption and cognitive performance in US older adults: a cross-sectional analysis of the NHANES 2011–2014
R Cardoso, B., Machado, P. & Steele, E. M., Dec 2022, In: European Journal of Nutrition. 61, 8, p. 3975-3985 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access7 Citations (Scopus) -
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
Open Access7 Citations (Scopus) -
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., R Cardoso, B., Santos, M. A., Coelho, A. S. G. & Cominetti, C., 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: Nutrition Reviews. 12 p., nuac095.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The role of fingernail selenium in the association between arsenic, lead and mercury and child development in rural Vietnam: a cross-sectional analysis
Egwunye, J., Cardoso, B. R., Braat, S., Tran, H., Hanieh, S., Hare, D., Duan, A. X., Doronila, A., Tran, T., Tuan, T., Fisher, J. & Biggs, B-A., 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: British Journal of Nutrition. 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › 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
Open Access16 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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2023 Advancing Women's Success Grant program
Cardoso, Barbara (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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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)
Activities
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Ultra-processed foods and age-associated cognitive decline: insights from epidemiological studies
Barbara Cardoso (Contributor)
1 Jun 2023Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Ultra-processed foods and cognition: where is the evidence?
Barbara Cardoso (Contributor)
23 May 2023Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Selenium
Barbara Cardoso (Contributor)
9 Nov 2022Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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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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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
Press/Media
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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
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Can ultra-processed foods affect cognitive performance?
19/07/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature