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Personal profile
Biography
Dr Katrina Mirabito Colafella is a NHMRC CJ Martin Fellow and a Future Leader in the Cardiovascular Disease Program, Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University. Katrina completed her PhD in 2015 in Professor Kate Denton’s laboratory at Monash University. She was awarded a Monash Bridging Postdoctoral Fellowship and then obtained an overseas NHMRC CJ Martin Fellowship to continue her postdoctoral studies in Prof Jan Danser’s laboratory at Erasmus Medical Centre, The Netherlands. In December 2018, Katrina returned to Australia to establish her own research group within the Department of Physiology, Monash University. Katrina’s research program focuses on the pathogenesis and therapy of hypertension and cardiovascular disease, with a special emphasis on the renin angiotensin system, sex-specific risk factors (complications of pregnancy, menopause) and cardio-oncology, which is an emerging field aimed at the prevention, management and mitigation of cardiovascular disease in cancer patients.
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):
External positions
NHMRC CJ Martin Fellow, Erasmus MC (Erasmus University Medical Center)
1 Nov 2016 → 31 Oct 2018
Research area keywords
- Cardiovascular disease
- Hypertension
- Sex Steroids
- Ageing
- Cardio-oncology
- Pregnancy
- Preeclampsia
- Vascular Biology
- Kidney
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Sex-differences in cellular aging and cardiovascular disease: Role of the AngIV/IRAP axis
Denton, K. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Walton, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Colafella, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Krause, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Garovic, V. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bertram, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Combes, A. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Hennessy, A. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/01/22 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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MediBeacon Transdermal Mini Fluorophore Monitors
Colafella, K., Denton, K., Bubb, K., Cowley, M., Widdop, R., Lyras, D., Samuel, C., Bertram, J. & Parkington, H.
1/10/21 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
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Investigating the protective role of C-type natriuretic peptide in preeclampsia and future cardiovascular risk.
Bubb, K. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Nicholls, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hobbs, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Colafella, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Ashton, A. (Chief Investigator (CI))
National Heart Foundation of Australia
1/04/21 → 31/03/23
Project: Research
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Unravelling the aetiology of preeclampsia
Colafella, K. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) (Australia)
1/11/16 → 31/07/21
Project: Research
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Sex differences in hypertension
Slater, K., Chapman, N. & Mirabito Colafella, K. M., 2025, Sex and Gender Differences in Cardiovascular-Renal-Metabolic Physiology and Pathophysiology: Sex, Gender and Function. Reckelhoff, J. F., Yanes Cardozo, L. L. & Shawky, N. M. (eds.). 1st ed. London UK: Elsevier, p. 261-278 18 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Other › peer-review
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The Landscape: for Emerging Health and Medical Academic Leaders in Australia
Taiaroa, G., Kirkland, K., Lawford, B., Walton, C., Long, K., Ayton, D. & with support from colleagues and Research Australia, Apr 2024, Australia: Research Australia Ltd. 26 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other Report › Research
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Antihypertensives and Antibiotics: Impact on Intestinal Dysfunction and Hypertension
Lucas, S. E., Walton, S. L., Mirabito Colafella, K. M., Mileto, S. J., Lyras, D. & Denton, K. M., Jul 2023, In: Hypertension. 80, 7, p. 1393-1402 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Dietary sodium restriction prevents vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitor-induced hypertension
van Doorn, L., Visser, W. J., van Dorst, D. C. H., Mirabito Colafella, K. M., Koolen, S. L. W., de Mik, A. V. E., Garrelds, I. M., Bovée, D. M., de Hoop, E. O., Bins, S., Eskens, F. A. L. M., Hoorn, E. J., Jan Danser, A. H., Mathijssen, R. H. J. & Versmissen, J., 19 Jan 2023, In: British Journal of Cancer. 128, 2, p. 354-362 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access8 Citations (Scopus) -
Angiotensinogen Suppression: A New Tool to Treat Cardiovascular and Renal Disease
Cruz-López, E. O., Ye, D., Wu, C., Lu, H. S., Uijl, E., Colafella, K. M. M. & Jan Danser, A. H., 1 Oct 2022, In: Hypertension. 79, 10, p. 2115-2126 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access42 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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American Journal of Physiology: Renal Physiology Paper of the Year 2014
Colafella, Katrina (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best Early Career Oral
Colafella, Katrina (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Stephanie Watts Career Development Award Finalist
Colafella, Katrina (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Monash University Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences ECR Symposium 2021
Ramarathinam, S. (Organiser), Buckingham, D. (Organiser), Kellow, N. (Organiser), Colafella, K. (Organiser), Crawford, K. (Organiser), Richmond, S. (Organiser), Choi, T. (Organiser), Perraton, L. (Organiser), Lipscombe, M. (Organiser), Kleve, S. (Organiser), Davidson, Z. (Organiser), Murray, M. (Organiser) & Jaberzadeh, S. (Organiser)
5 Oct 2020 → 30 Oct 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Joint 13th International Symposium on Mechanisms of VasoDilatation and 7th International Symposium on Endothelium-Dependent Hyperpolarisation (MOVD/EDH)
Katrina Mirabito Colafella (Invited speaker)
2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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F1000Research (Journal)
Mirabito Colafella, K. (Peer reviewer)
2018 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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Biology of Sex Differences (Journal)
Mirabito Colafella, K. (Editorial board member)
2018 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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International Society of Hypertension
Katrina Mirabito Colafella (Invited speaker)
2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference