Melissa Middeldorp

Melissa Middeldorp

Adelaide Medical School

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

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

Dr Middeldorp completed her PhD in May 2019, with a focus on risk factors for Atrial Fibrillation. She moved to the United States in July 2021 to undertake a postdoctoral fellowship at Cedar Sinai Medical Centre, Los Angeles and is currently at the University Medical Centre Groningen, Netherlands. In May 2022 she graduated with her Masters in Public Health at Harvard University.

Her research focus on the management of cardiovascular risk factors in patients with atrial fibrillation through individualised, structured clinics. Additionally, her research is focusing on the differences in outcomes between men and women with atrial fibrillation particularly outcomes, complications and treatment strategies.

Dr Middeldorp is a research scientist with a particular interest in:

1. Risk factors and the relationship with atrial fibrillation.

2. Gender differences in atrial fibrillation outcomes.

3. Ablation outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation.

AVAILABLE PROJECTS FOR HONOURS/PHD STUDENTS

Below is a list of several projects available within our group. This list is not exhaustive and any prospective students should contact Dr Middeldorp in the first instance:

1. Atrial Fibrillation and Risk Factor Clinics.

Investigating the role of dedicated risk factor clinics to manage patients individual risk factors to improve symptoms, reversal of the disease process and outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation.

2. Is There a Role that Gender Plays in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation.

There is much discrepancy in the role gender plays particularly regarding ablation outcomes. Currently we are running an ongoing registry of ablation patients to be able to distinguish if there is a difference and what particularly in the long term.

  • Appointments
    Date Position Institution name
    2023 - ongoing Postdoctoral Research Fellow University Medical Centre of Groningen
    2021 - 2023 Postdoctoral Research Fellow Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
    2019 - 2021 Postdoctoral Research Fellow University of Adelaide

  • Awards and Achievements
    Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount
    2023 Award Circulation Journal Outstanding Reviewer Award American Heart Association United States -
    2023 Award European Heart Journal Top Reviewer Award European Heart Journal France -
    2023 Award Highest Scoring Women in EP Abstract award Heart Rhythm Society United States -
    2022 Award European Heart Journal Top Reviewer Award European Heart Society Spain -
    2021 Fellowship Cedar-Sinai Postdoctoral Fellowship Cedar-Sinai Medical Centre, Smit Heart Institute United States -
    2021 Fellowship AAUW International Postdoctoral Fellowship American Association of University Women United States -
    2020 Award SA Science Excellence and Innovation PhD Excellence Award - Finalist Government of South Australian - Department for Skills and Innovation Australia -
    2019 Scholarship European Society of Cardiology Educational Grant European Society of Cardiology France -
    2019 Award Dean's Commendation for Doctoral Thesis Excellence University of Adelaide Australia -
    2018 Award Medical Staff Society Research Prize Royal Adelaide Hospital Australia -
    2018 Award AHM Research Travel Award University of Adelaide Australia -
    2017 Award Best Moderated Poster Award – AF Ablation outcomes and predictors ESC - European Society of Cardiology Congress Spain -
    2017 Award EO Myers Trust Fund Travel Scholarship National Heart Foundation Australia -
    2017 Scholarship National Health and Medical Research Council Postgraduate Scholarship NHMRC -National Health and Medical Research Council Australia -
    2015 Scholarship Robert J. Craig Scholarship University of Adelaide Australia -
    2013 Award Highest Scoring Abstract in Allied Health Heart Rhythm Society United States -

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

  • Education
    Date Institution name Country Title
    2022 Harvard University, Harvard T Chan School of Public Health United States MPH
    2019 University of Adelaide Australia PhD

  • Certifications
    Date Title Institution name Country
    2009 Certificate IV in Emergency Care SA Ambulance Service Australia
    2009 Certificate II in Emergency - Medical service first response SA Ambulance Service Australia
    2006 Certificate III in Business Administration Buisness SA Australia

  • Research Interests
    Cardiology Cardiovascular Medicine and Haematology Gender Specific Studies Population Trends and Policies Translational Health Outcomes

Institutional Grants System

Increasing Pacing Rate Amongst Patients with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: the PACE-UP Study

ID: 0006016714

  1. Title:

    Increasing Pacing Rate Amongst Patients with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: the PACE-UP Study

  2. Start date:

    01 Jan 2024

  3. End date:

    31 Dec 2025

  4. Funding scheme:

    5128713: Heart Foundation - Vanguard Grants

  5. Funder name:

    National Heart Foundation of Australia

Improving Acute Atrial Fibrillation Management for better patient outcomes

ID: 0006013245

  1. Title:

    Improving Acute Atrial Fibrillation Management for better patient outcomes

  2. Start date:

    01 Apr 2022

  3. End date:

    31 Mar 2025

  4. Funding scheme:

    FND000838: MRFF - Emerging Priorities & Consumer Driven Research Initiative

  5. Funder name: National Health and Medical Research Council

  • Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2024 Co-Supervisor PREDICTive value of aggressive risk factor modification on the occurrence of major cardiovascular events in patients with embolic STROKE (PREDICT-STROKE) Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Elnaz Shahmohamadi
    2024 Co-Supervisor Redesigning care with an Emergency Department protocol and rapid access clinic to reduce hospitalisations for Atrial Fibrillation (REDUCE-AF) Master of Philosophy (Clinical Science) Master Full Time Dr Alessandra Pina
    2023 Co-Supervisor Efficacy of personalised exercise for the reduction of cardiovascular risk and primary prevention of cardiovascular disease Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mrs Jenelle Kay Dziano
    2023 Co-Supervisor The effects of exercise-based rehabilitation on atrial fibrillation recurrence following catheter ablation Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Jackson Oliver Howie
    2023 Co-Supervisor Advances in diagnostic and therapeutic cardiology provided by big data and machine learning Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Shaun Christopher Evans
    2023 Co-Supervisor Predict Stroke - Will closer/proper risk factor management in patients with previous stroke prevents them from getting another stroke? Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Mohanaraj Jayakumar
    2023 Co-Supervisor Approaches to monitoring and management of cardiac arrhythmias Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Suraya Hani Binti Kamsani

  • Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2019 - 2023 Co-Supervisor Screening, risk stratification, and management of atrial fibrillation Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Jean Jacques Noubiap Nzeale
    2019 - 2024 Co-Supervisor Remote Monitoring of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices: Characterisation of Clinical Burden, Use in Arrhythmia Detection and Impact on Patient Outcomes Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Catherine O'shea

  • Other Supervision Activities
    Date Role Research Topic Location Program Supervision Type Student Load Student Name
    2020 - 2020 Principal Supervisor Population screening for atrial fibrillation and stroke risk using eHealth technology Universty of Adelaide MBBS Other - Sharadi Wijesinghe
    2020 - 2020 Principal Supervisor Population screening for atrial fibrillation and stroke risk using eHealth technology Universty of Adelaide MBBS Other - Phoebe Chao
    2020 - 2020 Principal Supervisor Population screening for atrial fibrillation and stroke risk using eHealth technology Universty of Adelaide MBBS Other - Samiksha Mali
    2020 - 2020 Principal Supervisor Population screening for atrial fibrillation and stroke risk using eHealth technology Universty of Adelaide MBBS Other - Xin Lee
    2019 - 2019 Principal Supervisor Impact of Lipids on AF Development University of Adelaide MBBS Other - Tri Nguyen
    2019 - 2019 Principal Supervisor Impact of Lipids on AF developement University of Adelaide MBBS Other - Gabriel Lapaglia
    2019 - 2019 Principal Supervisor Impact of Lipids on AF Development University of Adelaide MBBS Other - Tanishq Mathur
    2019 - 2019 Principal Supervisor Impact of Lipids on AF Development University of Adelaide MBBS Other - Thisun Gange
    2019 - 2019 Principal Supervisor Role of Yoga in Atrial Fibrillation University of Adelaide MBBS Other - Ayra Perakath
    2019 - 2019 Principal Supervisor Role of Yoga and Atrial Fibrillation University of Adelaide MBBS Other - Elena Te
    2019 - 2019 Principal Supervisor Role of Yoga and Atrial Fibrillation University of Adelaide MBBS Other - Meg Schulz
    2019 - 2019 Principal Supervisor Role of Yoga and Atrial Fibrillation University of Adelaide MBBS Other - Shyanne Premnath

  • Mentoring
    Date Topic Location Name
    2021 - 2021 Honours: Impact of intensive follow-up of cardiac implantable electronic devices via remote monitoring: a pilot study University of Adelaide Kyle Heath

  • Committee Memberships
    Date Role Committee Institution Country
    2024 - ongoing Member CSANZ Heart Rhythm Council Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand Australia
    2024 - ongoing Member Heart Rhythm Society Digital Education Committee Heart Rhythm Society United States
    2024 - ongoing Member Heart Rhythm Society Allied Professional Council Heart Rhythm Society United States
    2023 - ongoing Board Member Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Program Comittee Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Australia
    2023 - ongoing Member Heart Rhythm Society Quality Improvement Committee Heart Rhythm Society United States
    2020 - ongoing Member Heart Rhythm Society Leadership and Education in Allied Professional Program Heart Rhythm Society United States

  • Memberships
    Date Role Membership Country
    2019 - ongoing Member American Heart Association United States
    2018 - ongoing Member European Heart Rhythm Association France
    2017 - ongoing Member Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society Singapore
    2017 - ongoing Member European Society of Cardiology France
    2015 - ongoing Member Heart Rhythm Society United States

  • Industry Partnerships
    Date Engagement Type Partner Name
    2021 - ongoing Consultant Fibricheck
    2019 - ongoing Consultant Pacemate

  • Review, Assessment, Editorial and Advice
    Date Title Type Institution Country
    2023 - ongoing Abstract Grading: Annual Scientific of the Heart Rhythm Society 2023 Peer Review Heart Rhythm Society -
    2022 - ongoing Abstract Grading: Annual Scientific of the Heart Rhythm Society 2022 Peer Review Heart Rhythm Society -
    2021 - ongoing Abstract Grading: Annual Scientific of the Heart Rhythm Society 2021 Peer Review Heart Rhythm Society -
    2020 - ongoing Clinical Medicine Insights: Cardiology Journal Review Clinical Medicine Insights: Cardiology -
    2020 - ongoing PLOS ONE Journal Review PLOS ONE -
    2020 - ongoing European Heart Journal Journal Review European Heart Journal -
    2020 - ongoing The American Journal of Cardiology Journal Review The American Journal of Cardiology -
    2020 - ongoing International Journal of Cardiology-Heart and Vasculature Journal Review International Journal of Cardiology-Heart and Vasculature -
    2020 - ongoing Expert Review of Medical Devices Journal Review Expert Review of Medical Devices -
    2020 - ongoing BMC Medicine Journal Review BMC Medicine -
    2020 - ongoing Abstract Grading: Annual Scientific of the Heart Rhythm Society 2020 Peer Review Heart Rhythm Society -
    2019 - ongoing Clinical Cardiology Journal Review Clinical Cardiology -
    2019 - ongoing Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Journal Review Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology United States
    2019 - ongoing Journal of the American College of Cardiology Peer Review American College of Cardiology United States
    2019 - ongoing The American Heart Journal Peer Review American Heart United States
    2019 - ongoing Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology Peer Review PACE United States
    2018 - ongoing Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology Peer Review ECAS United States
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