Javad Anjom Shoae

Javad Anjom Shoae

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.

  • Appointments
    Date Position Institution name
    2025 - ongoing Grant-Funded Researcher University of Adelaide
    2019 - 2025 Dietitian Kavar clinic
    2017 - 2018 Nutritionist Primary Health Care Network

  • Awards and Achievements
    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 Competencies
    Language Competency
    English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review
    Persian Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review

  • Education
    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

  • Research Interests
    Clinical Trials Medical and Health Sciences Nutrition and Dietetics Public Health Public Nutrition Intervention Nutrition and Metabolic Health

  • Memberships
    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

  • Offices Held
    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

  • Presentation
    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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