Dr Javad Anjom Shoae
Grant-Funded Research Associate
Adelaide Medical School
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Javad is a clinical nutritionist and early-career researcher specialising in nutritional science and public health, with a focus on obesity and type 2 diabetes. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences (2012–2016) and a Master’s in Public Health Nutrition (2016–2019) from Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran’s leading centre for nutrition education and research. During his Master’s studies, Javad was involved in large-scale epidemiological investigations on the role of diet in chronic conditions, including the largest such study in the Middle East examining role of dietary factors in obesity and type 2 diabetes. Driven by a strong curiosity and the need to address mechanistic gaps in nutritional epidemiology, Javad pursued a PhD (2021–2025) at the University of Adelaide in the Centre of Translating Nutritional Science to Good Health. His PhD research focused on clinical trials exploring how nutrients and non-nutritive compounds influence gastrointestinal motility, hormone secretion, energy intake, and blood glucose regulation. Currently, Javad is a postdoctoral research fellow, and his research integrates three key themes: (i) Mechanistic gut–nutrient interactions: He investigates how specific nutrients and non-nutritive compounds regulate gastrointestinal hormonal and motor functions, contributing to improved control of energy intake and blood glucose in humans. (ii) GLP-1–based therapies: He is evaluating the effects of the GLP-1 receptor agonist, semaglutide, on gastric emptying and glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes, as well as its role in mitigating postprandial hypotension in older adults. (iii) Plant-derived nutrient digestibility: Within the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space, he leads the development of an in vitro digestion model to assess the digestibility and bioaccessibility of plant-based ingredients. This work supports the creation of optimised food systems and nutrition strategies for both Earth and space-based environments (2023–2029).Javad’s research aims to translate nutritional science into targeted, evidence-based strategies for the prevention and management of obesity and type 2 diabetes.
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | Grant-Funded Researcher | University of Adelaide |
| 2019 - 2025 | Dietitian | Kavar clinic |
| 2017 - 2018 | Nutritionist | Primary Health Care Network |
| Date | Type | Title | Institution Name | Country | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Honour | Dean’s Commendation for Doctoral Thesis Excellence | University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| 2024 | Award | Adelaide Medical School HDR Travel Award | University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| 2023 | Award | Adelaide Medical School HDR Travel Award | University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| 2023 | Scholarship | ‘Instats Internship’ Supplementary Scholarship, Australia | Instats organization | Australia | - |
| 2023 | Award | Northern Community Health and Research Foundation Award | University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| 2023 | Award | Elsevier Appetite New Investigator Travel Award | The Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior | United States | - |
| 2020 | Scholarship | University of Adelaide Research Scholarship | University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| 2018 | Award | Distinguished student in research activities | Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences | Iran, Islamic Republic of | - |
| Language | Competency |
|---|---|
| English | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| Persian | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 - 2025 | University of Adelaide | Australia | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
| 2016 - 2019 | Tehran University of Medical Sciences | Iran | Master Degree in Public Health Nutrition |
| 2012 - 2016 | Isfahan University of Medical Sciences | Iran | Bachelor Degree in Nutritional Sciences |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Bahrami, G., Hajian, A., Anjom-Shoae, J., Hajhashemy, Z., Askari, G., & Marathe, C. S. (2025). The association of dietary fat intake before and during pregnancy with the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus and impaired glucose intolerance: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis on observational investigations.. Nutrition journal, 24(1), 117. Scopus1 WoS1 Europe PMC1 |
| 2025 | Razavi, S., Anjom-Shoae, J., Zeydi, M., Eshaghian, N., Feinle-Bisset, C., Askari, G., & Sadeghi, O. (2025). Fat Intake from Different Dietary Sources and Incidence of Pancreatic Cancer in Adults: An Updated Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies. Nutrition and Cancer: an international journal, 77(9), 983-995. |
| 2025 | Anjom-Shoae, J., Wu, T., & Horowitz, M. (2025). Proteins and the crossroads of diet and type 2 diabetes. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 122(5), 1143-1144. |
| 2025 | Anjom-Shoae, J., Veedfald, S., Conigrave, A. D., Horowitz, M., & Feinle-Bisset, C. (2025). Calcium-sensing receptor regulation of gastrointestinal hormone secretion.. Endocrine reviews, bnaf040. |
| 2025 | Anjom-Shoae, J., Fitzgerald, P. C. E., Rose, B. D., Bitarafan, V., Rehfeld, J. F., Horowitz, M., & Feinle-Bisset, C. (2025). Effects of combined intraduodenal administration of lauric acid and l-tryptophan on postprandial plasma glucose, glucoregulatory hormones and gastric emptying in type 2 diabetes: a double-blind, randomised, crossover study. DIABETOLOGIA, 11 pages. |
| 2025 | Anjom-Shoae, J., Fitzgerald, P. C. E., Horowitz, M., Holst, J. J., Rehfeld, J. F., Veedfald, S., & Feinle-Bisset, C. (2025). Dose-related effects of calcium to enhance the effects of L-tryptophan on gut hormones and energy intake in obesity. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 110(9), e2929-e2938. Scopus1 WoS2 Europe PMC2 |
| 2025 | Namazi, N., Anjom-Shoae, J., Darbandi, M., Rezaeian, S., & Pasdar, Y. (2025). Dietary intake of total, animal, and vegetable protein and cardiometabolic risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes: using iso-energetic substitution models. Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders, 24(1), 11 pages. Scopus1 WoS1 Europe PMC1 |
| 2025 | Anjom-Shoae, J., Hajishafiee, M., Fitzgerald, P. C., Coleman, R., Martin, A. M., Poppitt, S. D., . . . Feinle-Bisset, C. (2025). Acute decrease in the plasma tryptophan-to-large-neutral-amino-acids ratio attenuates the effects of L-tryptophan on gut hormones and energy intake in healthy males: a randomized, cross-over, exploratory trial. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 121(4), 816-825. Scopus1 |
| 2025 | Mahjourian, M., Anjom-Shoae, J., Mohammadi, M. A., Feinle-Bisset, C., & Sadeghi, O. (2025). Associations of dietary fat types (MUFA, PUFA, SFA) and sources (animal, plant) with colorectal cancer risk: A comprehensive systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Cancer Epidemiology, 95, 13 pages. Scopus5 WoS5 Europe PMC2 |
| 2025 | Anjom-Shoae, J., Horowitz, M., & Feinle-Bisset, C. (2025). Quinine: rediscovery of an old glucose-lowering drug. Reply to Henquin J-C [letter].. Diabetologia, 68(6), 1357-1358. |
| 2025 | Atashi, N., Eshaghian, N., Anjom-Shoae, J., Askari, G., Asadi, M., & Sadeghi, O. (2025). Dietary intake and tissue biomarkers of omega-6 fatty acids and risk of colorectal cancer in adults: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Nutrition and Diabetes, 15(1), 14 pages. Scopus2 WoS2 Europe PMC2 |
| 2024 | Balali, A., Sadeghi, O., Anjom-Shoae, J., Rouhani, M. H., Khorvash, F., & Askari, G. (2024). The effect of selenium supplementation on oxidative stress, clinical symptoms and mental health status in patients with migraine: a study protocol for a double-blinded randomized clinical trial. Trials, 25(1), 209-1-209-10. Scopus2 WoS1 Europe PMC1 |
| 2024 | Anjom-Shoae, J., Fitzgerald, P. C., Horowitz, M., Mohammadpour, Z., Hall, G. V., Holst, J. J., . . . Feinle-Bisset, C. (2024). Intraduodenal calcium enhances the effects of L-tryptophan to stimulate gut hormone secretion and suppress energy intake in healthy males: a randomized, cross-over, clinical trial. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 120(3), 528-539. Scopus6 WoS5 Europe PMC5 |
| 2024 | Fotouhi Ardakani, A., Anjom-Shoae, J., Sadeghi, O., Marathe, C. S., Feinle-Bisset, C., & Horowitz, M. (2024). Association between total, animal, and plant protein intake and type 2 diabetes risk in adults: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Clinical Nutrition, 43(8), 1941-1955. Scopus6 WoS6 Europe PMC4 |
| 2024 | Anjom-Shoae, J., Feinle-Bisset, C., & Horowitz, M. (2024). Impacts of dietary animal and plant protein on weight and glycemic control in health, obesity and type 2 diabetes: friend or foe?. Frontiers in Endocrinology, 15, 16 pages. Scopus9 WoS10 Europe PMC5 |
| 2024 | Balali, A., Askari, G., Anjom-Shoae, J., & Sadeghi, O. (2024). Reply to Kawada: The meta-analysis of nut intake and prostate cancer risk. Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, 35(5), 103765. |
| 2024 | Bitarafan, V., Anjom-Shoae, J., Rezaie, P., Fitzgerald, P. C. E., Lange, K., Horowitz, M., & Feinle-Bisset, C. (2024). Dose-related effects of intraduodenal quinine on plasma glucose, glucoregulatory hormones and gastric emptying of a nutrient drink, and energy intake, in men with type 2 diabetes: a double-blind, randomised, crossover study. Diabetologia, 68(4), 727-738. Scopus4 WoS3 Europe PMC4 |
| 2023 | Anjom-Shoae, J., Namazi, N., Ayati, M. H., Darbandi, M., Najafi, F., & Pasdar, Y. (2023). Dietary insulin index and load in relation to cardiometabolic risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A cross-sectional study on the RaNCD cohort study. Nutrition, 105, 7 pages. Scopus8 WoS8 Europe PMC8 |
| 2023 | Namazi, N., Anjom-Shoae, J., Najafi, F., Ayati, M. H., Darbandi, M., & Pasdar, Y. (2023). Pro-inflammatory diet, cardio-metabolic risk factors and risk of type 2 diabetes: A cross-sectional analysis using data from RaNCD cohort study. BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, 23(1), 5. Scopus10 WoS10 Europe PMC10 |
| 2023 | Asbaghi, O., Nazarian, B., Yousefi, M., Anjom-Shoae, J., Rasekhi, H., & Sadeghi, O. (2023). Effect of vitamin E intake on glycemic control and insulin resistance in diabetic patients: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.. Nutrition journal, 22(1), 22 pages. Scopus45 WoS42 Europe PMC36 |
| 2023 | Balali, A., Askari, G., Anjom-Shoae, J., & Sadeghi, O. (2023). Association between nut consumption and prostate cancer risk in adults: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of observational studies. Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, 33(7), 1293-1307. Scopus5 WoS4 Europe PMC4 |
| 2023 | Rouhani, P., Lotfi, K., Anjom-Shoae, J., Hajhashemi, Z., Mokhtari, E., Heidari, Z., & Saneei, P. (2023). Association between patterns of nutrient intake and circulating vitamin D with sleep status among Iranian adults.. Sci Rep, 13(1), 1-14. Scopus5 WoS5 Europe PMC5 |
| 2021 | Yarizadeh, H., Eftekhar, R., Anjom-Shoae, J., Speakman, J. R., & Djafarian, K. (2021). The Effect of Aerobic and Resistance Training and Combined Exercise Modalities on Subcutaneous Abdominal Fat: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. Advances in Nutrition, 12(1), 179-196. Scopus42 WoS42 Europe PMC36 |
| 2020 | Anjom-Shoae, J., Sadeghi, O., Keshteli, A. H., Afshar, H., Esmaillzadeh, A., & Adibi, P. (2020). Legume and nut consumption in relation to depression, anxiety and psychological distress in Iranian adults. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION, 59(8), 3635-3645. Scopus17 WoS14 Europe PMC14 |
| 2020 | Anjom-Shoae, J., Milajerdi, A., Larijani, B., & Esmaillzadeh, A. (2020). Effects of grape seed extract on dyslipidaemia: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.. The British journal of nutrition, 124(2), 1-14. Scopus18 WoS18 Europe PMC11 |
| 2019 | Anjom-Shoae, J., Hassanzadeh Keshteli, A., Afshar, H., Esmaillzadeh, A., & Adibi, P. (2019). Association between dietary insulin index and load and psychological disorders.. The British journal of nutrition, 123(2), 161-171. Scopus14 WoS13 Europe PMC9 |
| 2019 | Anjom-Shoae, J., Shayanfar, M., Mohammad-Shirazi, M., Sadeghi, O., Sharifi, G., Siassi, F., & Esmaillzadeh, A. (2019). Dietary insulin index and insulin load in relation to glioma: findings from a case–control study. Nutritional Neuroscience, 24(5), 354-362. Scopus18 WoS24 Europe PMC17 |
| 2019 | Anjom-Shoae, J., Keshteli, A. H., Sadeghi, O., Pouraram, H., Afshar, H., Esmaillzadeh, A., & Adibi, P. (2019). Association between dietary insulin index and load with obesity in adults. European Journal of Nutrition, 59(4), 1563-1575. Scopus44 WoS41 Europe PMC36 |
| 2019 | Nachvak, S. M., Moradi, S., Anjom-shoae, J., Rahmani, J., Nasiri, M., Maleki, V., & Sadeghi, O. (2019). Soy, Soy Isoflavones, and Protein Intake in Relation to Mortality from All Causes, Cancers, and Cardiovascular Diseases: A Systematic Review and Dose–Response Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 119(9), 1483-1500.e17. Scopus113 WoS93 Europe PMC77 |
| 2019 | Anjom-Shoae, J., Sadeghi, O., Larijani, B., & Esmaillzadeh, A. (2019). Dietary intake and serum levels of trans fatty acids and risk of breast cancer: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies. CLINICAL NUTRITION, 39(3), 755-764. Scopus43 WoS36 Europe PMC31 |
| 2019 | Parohan, M., Anjom-Shoae, J., Nasiri, M., Khodadost, M., Khatibi, S. R., & Sadeghi, O. (2019). Dietary total antioxidant capacity and mortality from all causes, cardiovascular disease and cancer: a systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. European Journal of Nutrition, 58(6), 2175-2189. Scopus66 WoS61 Europe PMC52 |
| 2018 | Anjom-Shoae, J., Sadeghi, O., Hassanzadeh Keshteli, A., Afshar, H., Esmaillzadeh, A., & Adibi, P. (2018). The association between dietary intake of magnesium and psychiatric disorders among Iranian adults: A cross-sectional study. British Journal of Nutrition, 120(6), 693-702. Scopus41 WoS38 Europe PMC31 |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Anjom-Shoae, J., Horowitz, M., & Feinle-Bisset, C. (2025). Cholecystokinin and gastrointestinal motor function. In Cholecystokinin from Gallbladder to Cognition and Beyond (pp. 327-358). Elsevier. DOI Scopus1 |
| Date | Role | Membership | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 - ongoing | Member | Australian Diabetes Society (ADS) | Australia |
| 2023 - ongoing | Member | Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB) | United States |
| 2021 - ongoing | Member | American Society for Nutrition (ASN) | United States |
| Date | Office Name | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 - 2020 | Research Assistant | Diabetes Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| 2016 - 2019 | Research Assistant | Tehran University of Medical Sciences | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| Date | Topic | Presented at | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 - ongoing | “Intraduodenal administration of calcium enhances the suppression of energy intake and stimulation of plasma cholecystokinin by L-tryptophan in healthy males” | 30th Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior, Portland, USA | Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB) | United States |
| 2024 - ongoing | “Intraduodenal administration of calcium enhances the suppression of energy intake and stimulation of gastrointestinal hormones by L-tryptophan in health and obesity” | 14th Swiss Winter Conference on Ingestive Behaviour, St. Moritz, Switzerland | Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior | Switzerland |
| 2023 - ongoing | “Intraduodenal calcium enhances the suppression of energy intake and stimulation of gastrointestinal hormones, including cholecystokinin (CCK), peptide tyrosine tyrosine (PYY) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), by L-tryptophan in healthy males” | Annual Meeting of the Australasian Neurogastroenterology and Motility Association, Sydney, Australia | the Australasian Neurogastroenterology and Motility Association | Australia |
| 2023 - ongoing | “The impact of the plasma L-tryptophan to large neutral amino acids (Trp/LNAA) ratio on the ability of intraduodenal L-tryptophan to stimulate cholecystokinin (CCK) secretion, serum serotonin (5-HT), and to suppress energy intake in healthy males” | Annual Meeting of the Australasian Neurogastroenterology and Motility Association, Sydney, Australia | Australasian Neurogastroenterology and Motility Association | Australia |
| 2023 - ongoing | “Gastrointestinal symptoms and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) in overweight/obesity without type 2 diabetes (T2D): a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs)” | Annual Meeting of the Australasian Neurogastroenterology and Motility Association, Sydney, Australia | Australasian Neurogastroenterology and Motility Association | Australia |
| 2023 - ongoing | “Animal, but not plant, protein intake is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes in adults: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis” | 50th Annual Meeting of the Australian Diabetes Society, Adelaide, Australia | the Australian Diabetes Society | - |
| 2023 - ongoing | “Gastrointestinal symptoms and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in overweight/obesity without type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis” | 50th Annual Meeting of the Australian Diabetes Society, Adelaide, Australia | the Australian Diabetes Society, Adelaide, Australia | Australia |
| 2018 - ongoing | Dietary intake and serum levels of trans fatty acids and risk of breast cancer: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies | 13th International Congress on Breast Cancer | Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and Health Services | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| 2017 - ongoing | L-arginine supplementation and risk factors of cardiovascular diseases in healthy men: a double-blind randomized clinical trial | 1st Iranian Sports Nutrition Congress | Isfahan University of Medical Sciences | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| 2017 - ongoing | The association between dietary intake of magnesium and psychiatric disorders among Iranian adults: a cross-sectional study | 1st International NLRCS congress “Nutrition: from Laboratory Research to Clinical Studies” | Mashhad University of Medical Sciences | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| 2017 - ongoing | Legume and nuts consumption in relation to depression and anxiety in Iranian adults: a cross-sectional study | 1st International NLRCS congress “Nutrition: from Laboratory Research to Clinical Studies” | Mashhad University of Medical Sciences | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
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