Personal profile
Biography
Nicole Kellow is an Associate Professor and former NHMRC Early Career Research Fellow in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Monash University. She completed a Bachelor of Science (1996) at Flinders University of South Australia, a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (1998) at Deakin University, a Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Health Care (2009) at Mayfield Education and a PhD at Monash University/Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute (2017).
Nicole is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian (AdvAPD) and a Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE) with over 18 years of clinical experience. She has worked in rural and metropolitan hospitals in both Australia and the United Kingdom. Nicole's area of interest is in the management of diabetes (type 1, type 2 and Gestational Diabetes). She worked as a DAFNE (insulin Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating in type 1 diabetes) Educator from 2007 - 2014.
Nicole has worked in the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics & Food at Monash University since Feb 2016. She currently investigates the role of dietary Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs) in endocrine and fertility disorders, and the relationship between diet and the gut microbiota.
External positions
Adjunct Research Associate, Hudson Institute of Medical Research
2021 → …
Research area keywords
- Diet and nutrition
- Diabetes
- gut microbiota
- Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs)
- Dietary Fibre
- fertility
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):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Using dietary therapy to slow the progression of diabetic kidney disease
Snelson, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Coughlan, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ekinci, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Baqar, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Muir, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Kellow, N. (Chief Investigator (CI))
3/05/21 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Should you be eating that? Food-derived bacteria and their role in treating disease
Forster, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Kellow, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Iacovou, M. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/21 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Exposing non-traditional risk factors for Type 2 Diabetes to ehnace prevention strategies
Huggins, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Kellow, N. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Choi, T. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Lee, S. D. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/01/20 → 30/06/23
Project: Research
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Dark, sticky and treacherous: targeting dietary advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) in female infertility
Kellow, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
NHMRC - National Health and Medical Research Council (Australia)
1/01/19 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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SWIFt Study: Shifting Weight using Intermittent Fasting (the SWIFt study): A novel weight loss intervention in overweight shift workers
Bonham, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Banks, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Huggins, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Coates, A. M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dorrian, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kellow, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Sletten, T. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/19 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Commentary on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2026-2030
Taren, D., Bandsma, R., Cantoral, A., Chen, C., Finck, B., Hanson, C., Hu, G., Kellow, N., Holton, K., Luo, H., Miller, J., Muscaritoli, M., Na, M., Novotny , R., Ramos-Lopez, O., Ruz, M., Varady, K., Voruganti , S. & Woolf, K., 5 May 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Nutrition Reviews. 6 p., 42083773.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Other › peer-review
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Gestational Diabetes and the Gut Microbiota: Mechanisms, Clinical Implications, and Practical Management
Kellow, N. J., 1 Apr 2026, O&G Magazine, 28, 1 2 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article › Other
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Preconception lifestyle interventions for women-a systematic review and meta-analysis of intervention characteristics and behaviour change techniques
Torkel, S., Mantzioris, E., Villani, A., Kellow, N. J., Bhatnagar, D., Osei-Safo, E. K., McGowan, M., Abdul Jafar, N. K., Bogatzke, N., Alesi, S., Astarcioglu, T., Mol, B. W., Norman, R. J., Cowan, S., Wang, R. & Moran, L., Jan 2026, In: Human Reproduction Update. 32, 1, p. 105-127 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Dexamethasone enhances intestinal glucose absorption and TMPRSS2 expression with implications for hyperglycaemia and infection risk
Visvanathan, R., Houghton, M. J., Barber, E., Day, K., Kellow, N. J. & Williamson, G., Dec 2025, In: Scientific Reports. 15, 1, 19 p., 38329.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Dietary dicarbonyl compounds: independently cardioprotective or beneficial by association?
Kellow, N. J., Nov 2025, In: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. 32, 16, p. 1601-1602 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Other › peer-review
Prizes
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Dean’s Award for Excellence in Education (Teaching Excellence) - Monash Nutrition Indigenous Curriculum Working Group
McCartan, J. (Recipient), Dordevic, A. (Recipient), Bryce, A. (Recipient), Kellow, N. (Recipient), Dart, J. (Recipient), Barbour, L. (Recipient), Brimblecombe, J. (Recipient) & Murgia, C. (Recipient), Aug 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Monash School of Clinical Sciences international research conference travel grant
Kellow, N. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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NHMRC Early Career Research Fellowship, 2019-2022
Kellow, N. (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Competitive Fellowships
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NHMRC Postgraduate PhD Scholarship, 2013-2016
Kellow, N. (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Competitive Fellowships
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Vice-Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence: Monash Nutrition Indigenous Curriculum Working Group
McCartan, J. (Recipient), Dart, J. (Recipient), Bryce, A. (Recipient), Dordevic, A. (Recipient), Barbour, L. (Recipient), Kellow, N. (Recipient) & Brimblecombe, J. (Recipient), 27 Nov 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Human Fertility (Journal)
Kellow, N. (Peer reviewer)
10 Feb 2026Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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Nutrition Reviews (Journal)
Kellow, N. (Peer reviewer)
9 Feb 2026Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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Masters thesis examination: Integrative Assessment of Energy Balance in PCOS: Gut Hormones, Metabolism, Lifestyle and Psychological Health
Kellow, N. (Examiner)
28 May 2026Activity: Examination types › Thesis Examination
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Sub-Faculty of Clinical & Molecular Medicine (SF-CaMM) 2026 HDR Student Poster Presentation Day
Kellow, N. (Member of programme committee)
18 Mar 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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National Nutrition & Dietetics Research Summit 2026
Kellow, N. (Speaker)
13 Feb 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
Press/Media
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Interview with Nature News: Full-fat versus reduced/low fat dairy products
15/09/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Interview on ABC Radio: Nuts and male fertility
22/11/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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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
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Interview on ABC Radio Melbourne: Food Labelling
12/09/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Interviewed by ABC's RMIT Fact Check: Fat content of Salmon
11/07/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment