Karen Murphy

APrf Karen Murphy

Associate Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics

School of Allied Health and Human Performance

College of Health

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.

Available For Media Comment.

I am an Associate Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics and an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and a Sports Dietitian with experience in private practice.
I joined the University in 2002 after completing my PhD in nutritional biochemistry in Melbourne. After a 2 year break away, I returned as a NHMRC Industry Research Fellow.  I currently  teach third year courses Capstone and Advanced Capstone in Nutrition and Food Sciences (FOSC 3016, FOSC 3020) and Community Nutrition Promotion (FOSC 3019).
My research explores the health benefits of dietary patterns, particularly the Mediterranean diet on the risk of cardiovascular disease and dementia using randomised controlled trials. This research has been funded by the NHMRC, ARC, industry and CRC programs. I am trained in motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural therapy, for behaviour change. 
I supervise Honours, Masters and PhD students. 

  • The MedWalk Trial: Efficacy of a Mediterranean diet and walking lifestyle intervention on cognitive decline in older Australians residing in retirement and independent living facilities (Pipingas). NHMRC Boosting Dementia Grant (2019-2022) $1.7m.
  • ACTIVATE: Living your best day-Optimising activity and diet compositions for dementia prevention (Smith). NHMRC Boosting Dementia Grant $1.3m.
  • Mediterranean diet
  • Lipids, fatty acids, omega-3 fatty acids
  • Dairy foods
  • Antioxidants 
  • Dietary Flavonoids
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Dementia risk
  • Cognitive performance & psychological wellbeing

Year Citation
2025 Woodman, R., Mangoni, A. A., Cohen Woods, S., Mori, T. A., Beilin, L., Murphy, K., & Hodgson, J. (2025). Patterns of dietary fatty acids and fat spreads in relation to blood pressure, lipids and insulin resistance in young adults: a repeat cross-sectional study. Nutrients, 17(5, article no. 869), 1-18.
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2025 Roeke, L., Kennedy, G., Meyer, D., Kingsley, M., Itsiopoulos, C., Segal, L., . . . Pipingas, A. (2025). The association between medication use and lifestyle factors in independently living older people: impact of Mediterranean diet and physical activity. Journal of Aging Research and Lifestyle, 14, 100041.
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2025 William, A., Lachat, C., Ahles, S., Murphy, K. J., Minihane, A. M., Weaver, C., . . . Rigutto Farebrother, J. (2025). Delphi survey to gather feedback on a CONSORT extension proposal for nutrition intervention trials. European Journal of Nutrition, 64(2, article no. 76), 1-13.
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2025 Bracci, E. L., Davis, C. R., Meyer, D., Kingsley, M., Breckon, J., Minihane, A. M., . . . Segal, L. (2025). Cost of a Mediterranean diet and walking intervention to reduce risk of dementia and improve quality of life in independent living populations in Australia: the MedWalk randomised controlled trial. British Journal Of Nutrition, online, 1-10.
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2024 Simpson, F. M., Wade, A., Stanford, T., Mellow, M. L., Collins, C. E., Murphy, K. J., . . . Karayanidis, F. (2024). The Relationship Between Dietary Patterns, Cognition, and Cardiometabolic Health in Healthy, Older Adults. Nutrients, 16(22), 22 pages.
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2024 Weaver, C., Ahles, S., Murphy, K. J., Shyam, S., Cade, J., Plat, J., . . . Rigutto Farebrother, J. (2024). Perspective: peer evaluation of recommendations for CONSORT guidelines for randomized controlled trials in nutrition. Advances in Nutrition, 15(1, article no. 100154), 1-16.
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2023 Pipingas, A., Murphy, K. J., Davis, C. R., Itsiopoulos, C., Segal, L., Dyer, K. A., . . . Kennedy, G. (2023). A Mediterranean diet and walking intervention to reduce cognitive decline and Dementia risk in independently living older Australians: the MedWalk randomized controlled trial experimental protocol, including COVID-19 related modifications and baseline characteristics. Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD, 96(1), 409-427.
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2023 Choo, J. M., Murphy, K. J., Wade, A. T., Wang, Y., Bracci, E. L., Davis, C. R., . . . Rogers, G. B. (2023). Interactions between Mediterranean diet supplemented with dairy foods and the gut microbiota influence cardiovascular health in an Australian population. Nutrients, 15(16, article no. 3645), 1-16.
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2023 Clark, J. S., Dyer, K. A., Davis, C. R., Shivappa, N., Hébert, J. R., Woodman, R., . . . Murphy, K. J. (2023). Adherence to a Mediterranean Diet for 6 Months improves the dietary inflammatory index in a Western Population: results from the MedLey Study. Nutrients, 15(2), 1-14.
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2023 Bracci, E. L., Davis, C. R., & Murphy, K. J. (2023). Developing a Mediterranean healthy food basket and an updated Australian healthy food basket modelled on the Australian guide to healthy eating. Nutrients, 15(7), 1-24.
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2023 Sobiecki, J. G., Imamura, F., Davis, C. R., Sharp, S. J., Murphy, K. J., & Forouhi, N. G. (2023). A nutritional biomarker score of the Mediterranean diet and incident type 2 diabetes: Integrated analysis of data from the MedLey randomised controlled trial and the EPIC-InterAct case-cohort study. PLOS Medicine, 20(4, article no. 1004221), 1-23.
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2023 Rigutto Farebrother, J., Ahles, S., Cade, J., Murphy, K. J., Plat, J., Schwingshackl, L., . . . Weaver, C. (2023). Perspectives on the application of CONSORT guidelines to randomised controlled trials in nutrition. European Journal of Nutrition, 62(5), 2319-2332.
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2023 Phan, L. N., Murphy, K. J., Pearce, K. L., Tran, C. D., & Tremellen, K. P. (2023). The Potential Relationship between Gastric and Small Intestinal-Derived Endotoxin on Serum Testosterone in Men. Gastroenterology Insights, 14(3), 394-405.
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2022 Bracci, E. L., Keogh, J. B., Milte, R., & Murphy, K. J. (2022). A comparison of dietary quality and nutritional adequacy of popular energy restricted diets against the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating and the Mediterranean Diet. British Journal of Nutrition, 128(7), 1357-1370.
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2022 Esgunoglu, L., Jennings, A., Connole, E. S., Murphy, K. J., & Minihane, A. M. (2022). Short-term effects of a Mediterranean-style dietary pattern on cognition and mental well-being: a systematic review of clinical trials. British Journal of Nutrition, 128(7), 1247-1256.
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2022 Murphy, K. J., Dyer, K. A., Hyde, B., Davis, C. R., Bracci, E. L., Woodman, R. J., & Hodgson, J. M. (2022). Long-term adherence to a Mediterranean Diet 1-year after completion of the MedLey study. Nutrients, 14(15, article no. 3098), 1-18.
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2022 Smith, A. E., Wade, A. T., Olds, T., Dumuid, D., Breakspear, M. J., Laver, K., . . . Karayanidis, F. (2022). Characterising activity and diet compositions for dementia prevention: protocol for the ACTIVate prospective longitudinal cohort study. BMJ Open, 12(1), 1-12.
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2022 Clark, J., Simpson, B. S., & Murphy, K. J. (2022). The role of a Mediterranean diet and physical activity in decreasing age-related inflammation through modulation of the gut microbiota composition. British Journal of Nutrition, 128(7), 1299-1314.
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2022 Bracci, E. L., Milte, R., Keogh, J. B., & Murphy, K. J. (2022). Developing and implementing a new methodology to test the affordability of currently popular weight loss diet meal plans and healthy eating principles. BMC Public Health, 22(1, article no. 23), 1-10.
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2022 Bracci, E. L., Milte, R., Keogh, J. B., & Murphy, K. J. (2022). Developing and piloting a novel ranking system to assess popular dietary patterns and healthy eating principles. Nutrients, 14(16, article no. 3414), 1-12.
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2022 Minihane, A. M., & Murphy, K. (2022). The health benefits and practical considerations for the adoption of a Mediterranean Style dietary pattern. British Journal of Nutrition, 128(7), 1201-1205.
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2021 Whitbread, J. S., Murphy, K. J., Clifton, P. M., & Keogh, J. B. (2021). Iodine excretion and intake in women of reproductive age in South Australia eating plant-based and omnivore diets: a pilot study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(7), 1-11.
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2021 Wade, A. T., Elias, M. F., & Murphy, K. J. (2021). Adherence to a Mediterranean diet is associated with cognitive function in an older non-Mediterranean sample: findings from the Maine-Syracuse Longitudinal Study. Nutritional neuroscience, 24(7), 543-553.
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2020 Ahmed, F. S., Wade, A. T., Guenther, B. A., Murphy, K. J., & Elias, M. F. (2020). Adherence to a Mediterranean diet associated with lower blood pressure in a US sample: findings from the Maine-Syracuse Longitudinal Study. Journal of Clinical Hypertension, 22(12), 2276-2284.
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2020 Davis, C. R., Murphy, K. J., Curtis, R. G., & Maher, C. A. (2020). A process evaluation examining the performance, adherence, and acceptability of a physical activity and diet artificial intelligence virtual health assistant. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(23, 9137), 1-14.
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2020 Wade, A. T., Davis, C. R., Dyer, K. A., Hodgson, J. M., Woodman, R. J., Keage, H. A. D., & Murphy, K. J. (2020). A Mediterranean diet supplemented with dairy foods improves mood and processing speed in an Australian sample: results from the MedDairy randomized controlled trial. Nutritional neuroscience, 23(8), 646-658.
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2020 Maher, C. A., Davis, C. R., Curtis, R. G., Short, C. E., & Murphy, K. J. (2020). A physical activity and diet program delivered by artificially intelligent virtual health coach: proof-of-concept study. JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 8(7, article no. e17558), 1-11.
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2019 Wade, A. T., Davis, C. R., Dyer, K. A., Hodgson, J. M., Woodman, R. J., & Murphy, K. J. (2019). Effects of Mediterranean diet supplemented with lean pork on blood pressure and markers of cardiovascular risk: findings from the MedPork trial. British journal of nutrition, 122(8), 873-883.
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2019 Murphy, K. J., Walker, K. M., Dyer, K. A., & Bryan, J. (2019). Estimation of daily intake of flavonoids and major food sources in middle-aged Australian men and women. Nutrition research, 61, 64-81.
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2019 Gómez Donoso, C., Martínez González, M. A., Gea, A., Murphy, K. J., Parletta, N., & Bes Rastrollo, M. (2019). A food-based score and incidence of overweight/obesity: the Dietary Obesity-Prevention Score (DOS). Clinical nutrition, 38(6), 2607-2615.
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2019 Wade, A. T., Davis, C. R., Dyer, K. A., Hodgson, J. M., Woodman, R. J., Keage, H. A. D., & Murphy, K. J. (2019). A mediterranean diet with fresh, lean pork improves processing speed and mood: cognitive findings from the medpork randomised controlled trial. Nutrients, 11(7), 1521-1-1521-16.
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2018 Watson, N. A., Dyer, K. A., Buckley, J. D., Brinkworth, G. D., Coates, A. M., Parfitt, G., . . . Murphy, K. J. (2018). Comparison of two low-fat diets, differing in protein and carbohydrate, on psychological wellbeing in adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes: a randomised clinical trial. Nutrition journal, 17(1, article no. 62), 1-12.
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2018 Watson, N. A., Dyer, K. A., Buckley, J. D., Brinkworth, G. D., Coates, A. M., Parfitt, G., . . . Murphy, K. J. (2018). Reductions in food cravings are similar with low-fat weight loss diets differing in protein and carbohydrate in overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes: a randomized clinical trial. Nutrition Research, 57, 56-66.
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2018 Wade, A. T., Davis, C. R., Dyer, K. A., Hodgson, J. M., Woodman, R. J., & Murphy, K. J. (2018). A Mediterranean diet supplemented with dairy foods improves markers of cardiovascular risk: results from the MedDairy randomized controlled trial. American journal of clinical nutrition, 108(6), 1166-1182.
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2018 Murphy, K. J., & Parletta, N. (2018). Implementing a Mediterranean-style diet outside the Mediterranean region. Current atherosclerosis reports, 20(6, article no. 28), 1-10.
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2017 Wade, A. T., Davis, C. R., Dyer, K. A., Hodgson, J. M., Woodman, R. J., Keage, H. A. D., & Murphy, K. J. (2017). Including pork in the Mediterranean diet for an Australian population: Protocol for a randomised controlled trial assessing cardiovascular risk and cognitive function. Nutrition journal, 16(1, article no. 84), 1-19.
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2017 Wade, A. T., Davis, C. R., Dyer, K. A., Hodgson, J. M., Woodman, R. J., Keage, H. A. D., & Murphy, K. J. (2017). A Mediterranean diet to improve cardiovascular and cognitive health: protocol for a randomised controlled intervention study. Nutrients, 9(2, article no. 145), 1-29.
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2017 Knight, A., Bryan, J., & Murphy, K. (2017). The Mediterranean diet and age-related cognitive functioning: a systematic review of study findings and neuropsychological assessment methodology. Nutritional neuroscience, 20(8), 1-20.
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2017 Davis, C., Hodgson, J., Bryan, J., Garg, M., Woodman, R., & Murphy, K. (2017). Older Australians can achieve high adherence to the Mediterranean diet during a 6 month randomised intervention; results from the Medley study. Nutrients, 9(6, article no. 534), 1-20.
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2017 Davis, C. R., Bryan, J., Hodgson, J. M., Woodman, R. J., & Murphy, K. J. (2017). A Mediterranean diet reduces F₂-Isoprostanes and triglycerides among older Australian men and women after 6 months. Journal of Nutrition, 147(7), 1348-1355.
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2017 Watson, N., Dyer, K., Buckley, J., Brinkworth, G., Coates, A., Parfitt, G., . . . Murphy, K. (2017). Effects of Low-Fat Diets Differing in Protein and Carbohydrate Content on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors during Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance in Obese Adults with Type 2 Diabetes (vol 8, pg 289, 2016). NUTRIENTS, 9(12), 1 page.
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2017 Davis, C., Hodgson, J., Woodman, R., Bryan, J., Wilson, C., & Murphy, K. (2017). A Mediterranean diet lowers blood pressure and improves endothelial function: results from the MedLey randomized intervention trial. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 105(6), 1305-1313.
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2016 Knight, A., Bryan, J., Wilson, C., Hodgson, J. M., Davis, C. R., & Murphy, K. J. (2016). The mediterranean diet and cognitive function among healthy older adults in a 6-month randomised controlled trial: the MedLey study. Nutrients, 8(9), 579-1-579-17.
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2016 Watson, N., Dyer, K., Buckley, J., Brinkworth, G., Coates, A., Parfitt, G., . . . Murphy, K. (2016). Effects of low-fat diets differing in protein and carbohydrate content on cardiometabolic risk factors during weight loss and weight maintenance in obese adults with type 2 diabetes. Nutrients, 8(5), 15 pages.
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2016 Knight, A., Bryan, J., & Murphy, K. (2016). Is the Mediterranean diet a feasible approach to preserving cognitive function and reducing risk of dementia for older adults in Western countries? New insights and future directions. Ageing Research Reviews, 25, 85-101.
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2015 Davis, C., Bryan, J., Hodgson, J., & Murphy, K. (2015). Definition of the Mediterranean diet: a literature review. Nutrients, 7(11), 9139-9153.
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2015 Davis, C. R., Bryan, J., Hodgson, J. M., Wilson, C., Dhillon, V., & Murphy, K. J. (2015). A randomised controlled intervention trial evaluating the efficacy of an Australianised Mediterranean diet compared to the habitual Australian diet on cognitive function, psychological wellbeing and cardiovascular health in healthy older adults (MedLey study): protocol paper. BMC Nutrition, 1(35), 1-12.
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2015 Davis, C. R., Bryan, J., Hodgson, J., Wilson, C., & Murphy, K. J. (2015). Older Australians can adhere to a traditional Mediterranean style diet over two weeks: a pilot dietary intervention study. BMC nutrition, 1(article no. 28), 1-10.
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2015 Watson, N., Dyer, K., Buckley, J., Brinkworth, G., Coates, A., Parfitt, G., . . . Murphy, K. (2015). A randomised trial comparing low-fat diets differing in carbohydrate and protein ratio, combined with regular moderate intensity exercise, on glycaemic control, cardiometabolic risk factors, food cravings, cognitive function and psychological wellbeing in adults with type 2 diabetes: Study protocol. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 45(B), 217-225.
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2015 Knight, A., Bryan, J., Wilson, C., Hodgson, J., & Murphy, K. (2015). A randomised controlled intervention trial evaluating the efficacy of a Mediterranean dietary pattern on cognitive function and psychological wellbeing in healthy older adults: the MedLey study. BMC Geriatrics, 15(1), 55-1-55-14.
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2014 Howe, P., Buckley, J., Murphy, K., Pettman, T., Milte, C., & Coates, A. (2014). Relationship between erythrocyte omega-3 content and obesity is gender dependent. Nutrients, 6(5), 1850-1860.
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2014 Murphy, K., Parker, B., Dyer, K., Davis, C., Coates, A., Buckley, J., & Howe, P. (2014). A comparison of regular consumption of fresh lean pork, beef and chicken on body composition: a randomized cross-over trial. Nutrients, 6(2), 682-696.
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2014 Morris, J., Grimmer, K. A., Gilmore, L., Perera, C., Waddington, G., Kyle, G., . . . Murphy, K. (2014). Principles to guide sustainable implementation of extended-scope-of-practice physiotherapy workforce redesign initiatives in Australia: stakeholder perspectives, barriers, supports, and incentives. Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare, 7, 249-258.
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2013 Crichton, G., Bryan, J., & Murphy, K. (2013). Dietary antioxidants, cognitive function and dementia - a systematic review. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, 68(3), 279-292.
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2013 Crichton, G., Bryan, J., Hodgson, J., & Murphy, K. (2013). Mediterranean diet adherence and self-reported psychological functioning in an Australian sample. Appetite, 70, 53-59.
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2013 Murphy, K., & Howe, P. (2013). Proceedings of the 2013 meeting of the Australasian Section of the American Oil Chemists Society (AAOCS). Nutrients, 5(12), 5065-5096.
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2013 Murphy, K., Crichton, G., Dyer, K., Coates, A., Pettman, T., Milte, C., . . . Howe, P. (2013). Dairy foods and dairy protein consumption is inversely related to markers of adiposity in obese men and women. Nutrients, 5(11), 1665-1684.
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2012 Murphy, K., Thomson, R., Coates, A., Buckley, J., & Howe, P. (2012). Effects of eating fresh lean pork on cardiometabolic health parameters. Nutrients, 4(7), 711-723.
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2012 Crichton, G., Howe, P., Buckley, J., Coates, A., Murphy, K., & Bryan, J. (2012). Long-term dietary intervention trials: critical issues and challenges. Trials, 13(1), 111-1-111-10.
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2012 Crichton, G., Murphy, K., Howe, P., Buckley, J., & Bryan, J. (2012). Dairy consumption and working memory performance in overweight and obese adults. Appetite, 59(1), 34-40.
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2012 Crichton, G., Howe, P., Buckley, J., Coates, A., & Murphy, K. (2012). Dairy consumption and cardiometabolic health: outcomes of a 12-month crossover trial. Nutrition and Metabolism, 9(1), 19-1-19-11.
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2012 Crichton, G., Elias, M., Buckley, J., Murphy, K., Bryan, J., & Frisardi, V. (2012). Metabolic syndrome, cognitive performance, and dementia. Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, 30(S2), S77-S87.
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2011 Berry, N., Robinson, M., Bryan, J., Buckley, J., Murphy, K., & Howe, P. (2011). Acute effects of an Avena Sativa herb extract on responses to the stroop color-word test. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 17(7), 635-637.
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2011 Crichton, G., Bryan, J., Buckley, J., & Murphy, K. (2011). Dairy consumption and metabolic syndrome: a systematic review of findings and methodological issues. OBESITY REVIEWS, 12(501), e190-e201.
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2011 Gilmore, L. G., Morris, J. H., Murphy, K., Grimmer Somers, K., & Kumar, S. (2011). Skills escalator in allied health: a time for reflection and refocus. Journal of healthcare leadership, 3, 53-58.
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2010 Crichton, G. E., Bryan, J., Murphy, K. J., & Buckley, J. (2010). Review of dairy consumption and cognitive performance in adults: findings and methodological issues. Dementia and geriatric cognitive disorders, 30(4), 352-361.
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2010 Crichton, G. E., Murphy, K. J., & Bryan, J. (2010). Dairy intake and cognitive health in middle-aged South Australians. Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition, 19(2), 161-171.
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2009 Buckley, J. D., Burgess, S., Murphy, K. J., & Howe, P. R. C. (2009). DHA-rich fish oil lowers heart rate during submaximal exercise in elite Australian Rules footballers. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 12(4), 503-507.
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2008 Murphy, K., Saint, D., & Howe, P. (2008). Lack of Effect of Sugar Cane and Sunflower Seed Policosanols on Plasma Cholesterol in Rabbits. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 27(4), 476-484.
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2008 Mukaro, V., Costabile, M., Murphy, K., Hii, C., Howe, P., & Ferrante, A. (2008). Leukocyte numbers and function in subjects eating n-3 enriched foods: selective depression of natural killer cell levels. Arthritis Research & Therapy, 10(3), R57-R67.
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2007 Hill, A., Worthley, C., Murphy, K., Buckley, J., Ferrante, A., & Howe, P. (2007). n-3 Fatty acid supplementation and regular moderate exercise: differential effects of a combined intervention on neutrophil function. British Journal of Nutrition, 98(2), 300-309.
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2007 Hill, A., Buckley, J., Murphy, K., & Howe, P. (2007). Combining fish-oil supplements with regular aerobic exercise improves body composition and cardiovascular disease risk factors. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 85(5), 1267-1274.
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2007 Murphy, K., Meyer, B., Mori, T., Burke, V., Mansour, J., Patch, C., . . . Howe, P. (2007). Impact of foods enriched with n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids on erythrocyte n-3 levels and cardiovascular risk factors. British Journal of Nutrition, 97(4), 749-757.
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2006 Murphy, K., Galvin, K., Kiely, M., Morrissey, P., Mann, N., & Sinclair, A. (2006). Low dose supplementation with two different marine oils does not reduce pro-inflammatory eicosanoids and cytokines in vivo. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 15(3), 418-424.
2006 Buckley, J., Thorp, A., Murphy, K., & Howe, P. (2006). Dose-dependent inhibition of the post-prandial glycaemic response to a standard carbohydrate meal following incorporation of alpha-cyclodextrin. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism, 50(2), 108-114.
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2005 Patch, C., Tapsell, L., Mori, T., Meyer, B., Murphy, K., Mansour, J., . . . Howe, P. (2005). The use of novel foods enriched with long-chain n-3 fatty acids to increase dietary intake: A comparison of methodologies assessing nutrient intake. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 105(12), 1918-1926.
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2005 Ninio, D., Murphy, K., Howe, P., & Saint, D. (2005). Dietary fish oil protects against stretch-induced vulnerability to atrial fibrillation in a rabbit model. Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, 16(11), 1189-1194.
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2005 Tenikoff, D., Murphy, K., Le, M., Howe, P., & Howarth, G. (2005). Lyprinol (stabilised lipid extract of New Zealand green-lipped mussel): a potential preventative treatment modality for inflammatory bowel disease. Journal of Gastroenterology, 40(4), 361-365.
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2005 Wolyniak, C., Brenna, J., Murphy, K. J., & Sinclair, A. (2005). Gas chromatography-chemical ionization-mass spectrometric fatty acid analysis of a commercial supercritical carbon dioxide lipid extract from New Zealand green-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus). Lipids, 40(4), 355-360.
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2003 Murphy, K., Mann, N., & Sinclair, A. (2003). Fatty acid and sterol composition of frozen and freeze-dried New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel (Perna canaliculus) from three sites in New Zealand. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 12(1), 50-60.
2003 Murphy, K., Chronopoulos, A., Singh, I., Francis, M., Moriarty, H., Pike, M., . . . Sinclair, A. (2003). Dietary flavanols and procyanidin oligomers from cocoa (Theobroma cacao) inhibit platelet function. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 77(6), 1466-1473.
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2002 Murphy, K. J., Mooney, B., Mann, N., Nichols, P., & Sinclair, A. (2002). Lipid, FA, and sterol composition of New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel (Perna canaliculus) and Tasmanian Blue Mussel (Mytilus edulis). Lipids, 37(6), 587-595.
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Year Citation
2015 Watson, N., Dyer, K., Buckley, J., Brinkworth, G., Coates, A., Parfitt, G., . . . Murphy, K. (2015). Low-Fat Diets Differing in Protein and Carbohydrate Content on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes. In FASEB JOURNAL Vol. 29 (pp. 1 page). FEDERATION AMER SOC EXP BIOL.

  • To explore the effect of shark liver oil (SLO) on wellbeing, cardiovascular and cognitive health. , Ocean Oils Pty Ltd, 04/01/2025 - 04/01/2028

  • To explore the effect of shark liver oil (SLO) on wellbeing, cardiovascular and cognitive health. , CSIRO Australia, 04/01/2025 - 04/01/2028

  • Marine Omega-3 Salts: Validation of Enhanced Bioavailability, Marine Bioproducts CRC, 25/09/2025 - 24/09/2026

  • Adequate intake of dairy within a Mediterranean diet, Dairy Australia, 01/07/2015 - 01/02/2019

  • Effect of the Mediterranean diet with fresh lean Australian pork on blood pressure, cardiovascular risk factors and cognition, mood and psyhological wellbeing in high risk individual, Pork CRC Ltd, 04/06/2016 - 30/06/2018

  • Comparison of a low carb/high pork protein diet and high carb/low prok protein diet, Pork CRC Ltd, 01/03/2013 - 30/06/2018

Courses I teach

  • FOSC 3016 Capstone in Nutrition, Food Sciences (2025)
  • FOSC 3019 Community Nutrition Promotion (2025)
  • FOSC 3020 Advanced Capstone in Nutrition and Food Sciences (2025)
  • HLTH 1025 Health and Society (2025)
  • FOSC 3016 Capstone in Nutrition, Food Sciences (2024)
  • FOSC 3019 Community Nutrition Promotion (2024)
  • FOSC 3020 Advanced Capstone in Nutrition and Food Sciences (2024)
  • HLTH 1025 Health and Society (2024)

Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2025 Principal Supervisor - Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss River Vo
2024 Co-Supervisor - Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Sowmya Jayatheertha Vaikar
2020 Principal Supervisor - Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Jessie Shannon Clark

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