Maedeh Moradi

Maedeh Moradi

Higher Degree by Research Candidate

Adelaide Medical School

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

I am a researcher with a PhD focused on understanding the role of bitter taste in human health. My doctoral work has explored how bitter compounds contribute to the slowing of gastric emptying, regulation of appetite and energy intake, and lowering of blood glucose at both clinical and population levels (Bitterness of diet). I am particularly interested in the complex interactions between diet, the gut microbiome, and metabolic and reproductive health outcomes, including the effects of dysbiosis. My research extends to women’s and children’s health, aiming to identify dietary and microbial factors that influence long-term wellbeing.
I have strong expertise in working with statistical software such as R Studio, and Stata, and I am experienced in conducting meta-analyses and analyzing large-scale observational studies. My work combines nutritional science, clinical research, and population health approaches to uncover mechanisms underlying diet–health interactions and to inform strategies for disease prevention and health promotion.

  • Journals
    Year Citation
    2025 Moradi Baniasadi, M., Arzhang, P., Setayesh, A., Moradi, M., Nasli-Esfahani, E., & Azadbakht, L. (2025). The effect of turmeric/curcumin supplementation on anthropometric indices in subjects with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus: A GRADE-assessed systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Nutrition and Diabetes, 15(1), 14 pages.
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    2025 Moradi, M., Grieger, J. A., Teong, X. T., & Heilbronn, L. K. (2025). Intrapartum Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Child Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies. BJOG an International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 12 pages.
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    2024 Tabaeifard, R., Moradi, M., Arzhang, P., & Azadbakht, L. (2024). Association between protein intake and risk of gestational diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis of cohort studies. Clinical Nutrition, 43(3), 719-728.
    DOI Scopus5 WoS5 Europe PMC5
    2022 Moradi, M., Jalilpiran, Y., Askari, M., Surkan, P. J., & Azadbakht, L. (2022). Associations between mother–child dyad dietary patterns and child anthropometric measures among 6-year-old children. European Journal of Pediatrics, 181(1), 225-234.
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    2022 Moradi, M., Mozaffari, H., Askari, M., & Azadbakht, L. (2022). Association between overweight/obesity with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and body dissatisfaction in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 62(2), 555-570.
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    2021 Daneshzad, E., Askari, M., Moradi, M., Ghorabi, S., Rouzitalab, T., Heshmati, J., & Azadbakht, L. (2021). Red meat, overweight and obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 45, 66-74.
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    2020 Moradi, M., Daneshzad, E., Najafabadi, M. M., Bellissimo, N., Suitor, K., & Azadbakht, L. (2020). Association between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and renal function biomarkers and cardiovascular risk factors among diabetic patients with nephropathy. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 40, 156-163.
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    2020 Moradi, M., Daneshzad, E., & Azadbakht, L. (2020). The effects of isolated soy protein, isolated soy isoflavones and soy protein containing isoflavones on serum lipids in postmenopausal women: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 60(20), 3414-3428.
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    2020 Maljaei, M. B., Moradi, M., Nobari, N. T., Bahreini, A., & Namjoo, I. (2020). Vitamin B12 Deficiency and MS Incidence; Which One Sooner?. International Journal of Preventive Medicine, 11(1).
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    2020 Moradi, M., Hassanzadeh-Keshteli, A., Feizi, A., Azadbakht, L., Esmaillzadeh, A., & Adibi, P. (2020). Patterning of Food Preferences Among Iranian Adults: Results from SEPAHAN Study. International Journal of Preventive Medicine, 11(1).
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    2018 Moradi, M., Maracy, M. R., Esmaillzadeh, A., Surkan, P. J., & Azadbakht, L. (2018). Associations Between Dietary Energy Density in Mothers and Growth of Breastfeeding Infants During the First 4 Months of Life. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 37(8), 731-737.
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    - Daneshzad, E., Moradi, M., Maracy, M. R., Brett, N. R., Bellissimo, N., & Azadbakht, L. (2020). The association of maternal plant-based diets and the growth of breastfed infants. Health Promotion Perspectives, 10(2), 152-161.
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    - Daei, S., Ildarabadi, A., Goodarzi, S., & Mohamadi-Sartang, M. (2024). Effect of Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation on Vascular Endothelial Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. High Blood Pressure & Cardiovascular Prevention, 31(2), 113-126.
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    - Jahangir, F., Daneshzad, E., Moradi, M., Maraci, M. R., Surkan, P. J., & Azadbakht, L. (2022). No association between infant growth and adherence to the dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) diet in lactating women. Nutrition and Health.
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the university of Adelaide postgraduate research scholarship-April 2022

  • Mentoring
    Date Topic Location Name
    2023 - 2024 Medical School University of Adelaide Research Placement Program
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