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Biography
Dr Fitzgerald obtained her PhD from the Department of Physiology, Monash University in 1998. She then undertook a highly productive postdoctoral position at the prestigious Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of Mississippi Medical Centre, where Drs Guyton and Hall wrote the andlsquo;Textbook of Medical Physiology'. In 2001 she moved to Sweden to undertake a second postdoctoral position in the Department of Physiology, Gothenburg University. She returned to the Department of Physiology, Monash University in 2003 to establish her own research program investigating the role of nitric oxide in blood pressure regulation in a diabetic mouse model.
In a change of research field in 2007 Dr Fitzgerald moved to the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute to undertake studies in population health, specifically in secondary stroke prevention. To complement her change of research direction she also completed a Masters in Public Health. In 2010 she rejoined Monash University with a change of departments to become a member of the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine. In her role as Regional Manager Dr Fitzgerald coordinated the development and implementation of regional clinical trial sites across Victoria, Adelaide and Wollongong. These sites were created to support the large-scale community based study - ASPREE. The ASPREE clinical trial (ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly), the largest primary prevention trial to be undertaken in Australia. Dr Fitzgerald was responsible for managing, the six Victorian, one Adelaide, one Wollongong, one Canberra and three Tasmanian regional ASPREE sites.
Dr Fitzgerald is currently the ASPREE Senior Endpoint Manager. She manages the Endpoint Team (10-15 staff), coordinating staff training, supervising staff and ensuring compliance with SOPs. In addition, a major component of the role is in the area of data management which includes stakeholder engagement, data quality, data cleaning and data analysis. She also have major oversight with regard to collection of health records from hospitals/specialists and other health agencies. These documents relate to specific health events occurring in the ASPREE-XT cohort.
Dr Fitzgerald's specific areas of interest include: healthy lifestyles, disease prevention, careers in science. Dr Fitzgerald is a firm believer in healthy living for a long and active life. 'I have a strong family history of diabetes and I know how important it is for me to stay healthy and active to prevent the onset of this debilitating disease'. To date she has completed 9 marathons (including North and South Pole Marathons), 8 long distance cycling events (120-210km), walked the Kokoda Track and climbed Mt Kota Kinabalu.
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
Epidemiology, Masters Public Health, MONASH UNIVERSITY
Physiology, PhD, MONASH UNIVERSITY
Pharmacology, BSc(Hons), MONASH UNIVERSITY
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 7 Finished
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Racial differences in cancer-related mortality and cognitive and physical functioning in ASPREE-XT
Chan, A., Warner, E., Murray, A. M. & Fitzgerald, S.
23/09/20 → 30/04/21
Project: Research
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Building translational clinical research capacity in regional Victoria through ASPREE and the Healthy Ageing Biobank
McNeil, J., Burton, R., Fitzgerald, S., Reid, C. & Woods, R.
13/05/10 → 1/06/16
Project: Research
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Shared Team Approach between Nurses and Doctors for Improved Risk Factor Management (STAND FIRM)
Thrift, A., Bladin, C., Fitzgerald, S., Gerraty, R., Phan, T., Srikanth, V., Cadilhac, D. & Nelson, M. R.
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) (Australia)
1/01/10 → 31/12/14
Project: Research
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Mouse models of cardiovascular and renal disease. No.334068
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) (Australia)
1/01/05 → 31/12/09
Project: Research
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Role of endothelial vasodilator mechanisms in cardiovascular control during diabetes
Fitzgerald, S., Evans, R. & Parkington, H.
1/01/03 → 31/12/03
Project: Research
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Functional outcomes following knee replacement in community-dwelling older adults
Wang, Y., Owen, A., Franks, A., Ackerman, I., Fitzgerald, S. M., Liew, S., Woods, R. L., Wluka, A. E., McNeil, J. J. & Cicuttini, F. M., 2 May 2023, In: BMC Geriatrics. 23, 1, 9 p., 261.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access -
Low-Dose Aspirin and the Risk of Stroke and Intracerebral Bleeding in Healthy Older People: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial
Cloud, G. C., Williamson, J. D., Thao, L. T. P., Tran, C., Eaton, C. B., Wolfe, R., Nelson, M. R., Reid, C. M., Newman, A. B., Lockery, J., Fitzgerald, S. M., Murray, A. M., Shah, R. C., Woods, R. L., Donnan, G. A. & McNeil, J. J., 3 Jul 2023, In: JAMA Network Open. 6, 7, 12 p., e2325803.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The Association between Frailty and Dementia-Free and Physical Disability-Free Survival in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Ekram, A. R. M. S., Ryan, J., Espinoza, S. E., Newman, A. B., Murray, A. M., Orchard, S. G., Fitzgerald, S. M., McNeil, J. J., Ernst, M. E. & Woods, R. L., 2023, In: Gerontology. 69, 5, p. 549-560 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
The relationship between social isolation, social support, and loneliness with cardiovascular disease and shared risk factors: A narrative review
Teshale, A. B., Htun, H. L., Hu, J., Dalli, L. L., Lim, M. H., Neves, B. B., Baker, J. R., Phyo, A. Z. Z., Reid, C. M., Ryan, J., Owen, A. J., Fitzgerald, S. M. & Freak-Poli, R., Aug 2023, In: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics. 111, 12 p., 105008.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Functional Outcomes Following Hip Replacement in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Wang, Y., Owen, A., Franks, A., Ackerman, I., Fitzgerald, S. M., Liew, S., Woods, R. L., Wluka, A. E., McNeil, J. J. & Cicuttini, F. M., Sept 2022, In: Journal of Clinical Medicine. 11, 17, 11 p., 5117.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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AK McIntyre Prize for Scientific Merit
Fitzgerald, Sharyn (Recipient), 2003
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Astra Young Investigator Award
Fitzgerald, Sharyn (Recipient), 1997
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Astra Young Investigator Award
Fitzgerald, Sharyn (Recipient), 1995
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Caroline tum Suden/Frances A Hellebrandt Professional Opportunity Award
Fitzgerald, Sharyn (Recipient), 1999
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Caroline tum Suden/Frances A Hellebrandt Professional Opportunity Award
Fitzgerald, Sharyn (Recipient), 2000
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
- 1 Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Network for Functional Studies in Genetically Modified Mice
Sharyn Fitzgerald (Organiser)
2001Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
Press/Media
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Researcher praises efforts of home town Wonthaggi
11/12/12
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Mobile science laboratory aids Aspirin research
11/07/12
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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