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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.
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
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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
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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
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Creatine metabolism in female reproduction, pregnancy and newborn health
Muccini, A. M., Tran, N. T., de Guingand, D. L., Philip, M., Gatta, P. A. D., Galinsky, R., Sherman, L. S., Kelleher, M. A., Palmer, K. R., Berry, M. J., Walker, D. W., Snow, R. J. & Ellery, S. J., Jan 2021, In: Nutrients. 13, 2, 25 p., 490.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access14 Citations (Scopus) -
Development of multi-perspective, interactive short-videos for undergraduate teaching of fetal development: A pilot study
Falcão-Tebas, F., Ellery, S. & Wallace, M., 2021, p. 229. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Acceptability of dietary or nutritional supplementation in pregnancy (ADONS) – Exploring the consumer's perspective on introducing creatine monohydrate as a pregnancy supplement
de Guingand, D. L., Palmer, K. R., Bilardi, J. E. & Ellery, S. J., 1 Mar 2020, In: Midwifery. 82, 12 p., 102599.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
6 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