Mr Laurent Turner
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
School of Medicine
College of Health
Laurent Turner is a PhD candidate at Adelaide University in the Obesity and Metabolism group led by Professor Leonie Heilbronn. His primary research interests are at the intersection of nutrition, immunology and metabolism. His work investigates how structured dietary interventions, such as calorie restriction and time-restricted eating, can reshape the circadian regulation of glucose metabolism and immune function to improve health in adults at risk of type 2 diabetes.
| Date | Type | Title | Institution Name | Country | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Research Award | John Barker Research Scholarship in Medicine | University of Adelaide | Australia | 12000$ |
| 2025 | Research Award | Thomas William Hughes Research Supplementary Scholarship | University of Adelaide | Australia | 5500$ |
| 2025 | Distinction | SAHMRI Annual Research Showcase Poster Presentation Finalist | SAHMRI | Australia | - |
| 2024 | Award | Adelaide Medical School HDR Travel Award | University of Adelaide | Australia | 1500$ |
| 2023 | Award | ANZOS Best Early Career Researcher Poster Award | Australian and New Zealand Obesity Society | Australia | 500$ |
| 2022 | Scholarship | University of Adelaide Research Scholarship | University of Adelaide | Australia | 36500$/year |
| 2022 | Award | ACFAS Best Oral Presentation Award | ACFAS | Canada | 500$ |
| 2022 | Award | Concordia’s Graduate Student Association Academic Excellence Award | Concordia University | Canada | 350$ |
| 2022 | Award | CMDO Best Oral Presentation Award | Cardiometabolic Health, Diabetes and Obesity Research Network | Canada | 500$ |
| 2022 | Award | PERFORM Graduate Student Award in Health Research | Concordia University | Canada | 6000$ |
| 2018 | Award | Concordia’s Dean of Arts and Science Award of Excellence | Concordia University | Canada | 2500$ |
| Language | Competency |
|---|---|
| English | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| French | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 - 2026 | University of Adelaide | Australia | PhD. in Medicine |
| 2018 - 2022 | Concordia University | Canada | MSc. in Health and Exercise Science |
| 2014 - 2018 | Concordia University | Canada | BSc. in Biology |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Chang, Y. J., Turner, L., Teong, X. T., Zhao, L., Variji, A., Wittert, G. A., . . . Hutchison, A. T. (2025). Comparing the effectiveness of calorie restriction with and without time-restricted eating on the circadian regulation of metabolism – rationale and protocol of a three-arm randomised controlled trial in adults at risk of type 2 diabetes. Nutrition Research, 138, 33-44. Scopus1 WoS1 Europe PMC1 |
| 2025 | Turner, L., Wanasinghe, A., Brunori, P., & Santosa, S. (2025). Is Adipose Tissue Inflammation the Culprit of Obesity-Associated Comorbidities?. Obesity Reviews, 26(11), 30 pages. Scopus19 WoS17 Europe PMC10 |
| 2025 | Turner, L., Zhao, L., Liu, K., Teong, X. T., Wittert, G., Hutchison, A. T., & Heilbronn, L. K. (2025). Impact of Achieved Weight Loss by Intermittent Fasting Plus Early Time-Restricted Eating and Calorie Restriction on Systemic and Adipose Tissue Markers of Inflammation in Adults at Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: An Exploratory Sub-Study. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 38(5), 5 pages. |
| 2023 | Turner, L., Charrouf, R., Martínez-Vizcaíno, V., Hutchison, A., Heilbronn, L. K., & Fernández-Rodríguez, R. (2023). The effects of time-restricted eating vs habitual diet on inflammatory cytokines and adipokines in the general adult population: A systematic review with meta-analysis.. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 119(1), 206-220. Scopus35 WoS33 Europe PMC31 |
| 2022 | Turner, L., Gauthier, M. F., Lafortune, A., Tchernof, A., & Santosa, S. (2022). Adipocyte size, adipose tissue fibrosis, macrophage infiltration and disease risk are different in younger and older individuals with childhood versus adulthood onset obesity. International Journal of Obesity, 46(10), 1859-1866. Scopus10 WoS9 Europe PMC9 |
| 2021 | Turner, L., & Santosa, S. (2021). Putting ATM to BED: How Adipose Tissue Macrophages Are Affected by Bariatric Surgery, Exercise, and Dietary Fatty Acids. ADVANCES IN NUTRITION, 12(5), 1893-1910. WoS20 Europe PMC17 |
2025: Guest Lecturer for PUB HLTH 3007: Nutrition: Ideology, Individuals & Industry
| Date | Role | Committee | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 - ongoing | Representative | Nutrition Society of Australia – Adelaide Regional Group | Nutrition Society of Australia | Australia |
| Date | Role | Membership | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 - ongoing | Member | Nutrition Society of Australia | Australia |
| 2023 - ongoing | Member | ANZOS | Australia |
| 2020 - ongoing | Member | Canadian Nutrition Society | Canada |
| 2019 - ongoing | Member | Obesity Canada | Canada |
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