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Personal profile
Biography
Dr Ellery is an NHMRC Peter Doherty Early Career Research Fellow, with a primary interest in uteroplacental and fetal energy homeostasis during pregnancy. She completed her PhD at The Ritchie Centre, Monash University Australia, in February of 2015. The focus of her PhD studies was an investigation of the adverse outcomes of intrapartum asphyxia on renal function, together with an evaluation of prenatal [maternal] administration of creatine to protect the fetal/neonatal kidney. During these studies, Dr Ellery identified maternal adaptations to creatine homeostasis during pregnancy, suggesting this is an essential pathway for buffering the fluctuating energy demands of the developing placenta and fetus.
Stacey’s fellowship is extending the work completed during her PhD, but with a focus on maternal nutrition, placentology, factors leading to fetal growth deficiencies and energy homeostasis during pregnancy. She is currently investigating whether adjustments to maternal diet and creatine availability can improve outcomes in pregnancies complicated by preeclampsia, fetal growth retardation, preterm birth, and intrapartum asphyxia.
To achieve this, Dr Ellery has developed a research program that includes retrospective and prospective clinical studies as well as the use of numerous animal models (spiny mouse, sheep, rhesus macaque). This program comprises international teams of clinicians (neonatologists, pediatric radiologists and developmental therapists) and laboratory-based (biomedical scientists, neuroscientists and analytical chemists) across Australia, New Zealand and the United States.
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
Obstetrics, PhD
Award Date: 24 Feb 2015
Biomedical Science, BBioMedSc (Hons), Deakin University
Award Date: 31 Oct 2010
Research area keywords
- hypoxia
- Neonatal brain injury
- nutrition
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy disorders
- Fetal Physiology
Network
Projects
- 9 Finished
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The Endometrial Environment: A New Target to Understand and Prevent Preterm Stillbirth. The Nadia Project.
Davies, M., Gargett, C., Ellery, S., Vollenhoven, B., Filby, C., Cousins, F. & Palmer, K.
1/06/21 → 31/10/22
Project: Research
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Creatine and Pregnancy Outcomes
GS & YJ Wilson Andrea Joy Logan Trust Fund
1/08/18 → 31/08/19
Project: Research
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Maternal creatine supplementation to protect babies from birth asphyxia
Ellery, S., Kelleher, M. A., Walker, D., Sherman, L., Snow, R. J. & Fahey, M.
1/07/18 → 30/06/21
Project: Other
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Preclinical evaluation of a novel allosteric IL-1R inhibitor (rytvela) for the prevention of perinatal inflammation-induced fetal injury
Keelan, J. A., Olson, D. M., Robertson, S. A., Kemp, M. W., Dickinson, H. & Ellery, S.
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) (Australia)
1/01/18 → 31/12/21
Project: Research
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Influence of Maternal Region of Birth on Placental Pathology of Babies Born Small
Fernando, M., Choudhary, N., Kumar, B., Juchkov, N., Shearer, K., Ellery, S. J., Davies-Tuck, M. & Malhotra, A., Mar 2022, In: Children . 9, 3, 9 p., 388.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access -
Novel Lipidomic Signature Associated With Metabolic Risk in Women With and Without Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Mousa, A., Huynh, K., Ellery, S. J., Strauss, B. J., Joham, A. E., de Courten, B., Meikle, P. J. & Teede, H. J., May 2022, In: The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 107, 5, p. e1987-e1999 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus) -
The Effects of in Utero Fetal Hypoxia and Creatine Treatment on Mitochondrial Function in the Late Gestation Fetal Sheep Brain
Muccini, A. M., Tran, N. T., Hale, N., McKenzie, M., Snow, R. J., Walker, D. W. & Ellery, S. J., 29 Jan 2022, In: Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity. 2022, 19 p., 3255296.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus) -
The role of nutrients in human neurodevelopment and their potential to prevent neurodevelopmental adversity
Heland, S., Fields, N., Ellery, S. J., Fahey, M. & Palmer, K. R., 22 Nov 2022, In: Frontiers in Nutrition. 9, 12 p., 992120.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Other › peer-review
Open Access -
Assessing creatine supplementation for neuroprotection against perinatal hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy: A systematic review of perinatal and adult pre-clinical studies
Tran, N. T., Kelly, S. B., Snow, R. J., Walker, D. W., Ellery, S. J. & Galinsky, R., Nov 2021, In: Cells. 10, 11, 8 p., 2902.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access5 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Australian Postgraduate Award
Ellery, Stacey (Recipient), 2010
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best 3rd year PhD Presentation
Ellery, Stacey (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
- 2 Non-HDR Supervisions
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Honours supervision: Effect of a dietary resistant starch supplement on menstrual associated pain, gastrointestinal and emotional symptoms: a randomised controlled trial
Nicole Kellow (Supervisor) & Stacey Ellery (Supervisor)
1 Mar 2021 → 1 Dec 2021Activity: Other Teaching Engagements and non-HDR Supervisions › Non-HDR Supervisions
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Honours supervision: Modulating menstrual-associated pain, gastrointestinal and emotional symptoms via dietary intervention
Nicole Kellow (Supervisor) & Stacey Ellery (Supervisor)
1 Mar 2020 → 20 Nov 2020Activity: Other Teaching Engagements and non-HDR Supervisions › Non-HDR Supervisions
Press/Media
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Food for Thought - Gym Junkie Hope for Premature Bubs
30/05/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Creatine: what is it and should we supplement our diets with it?
2/09/16
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment