Dr David Jenkins
PGCE(Wales), BA(Hons)(Wales), MSc(Loughborough), PhD(Qld), PGDip Hum Nutr (Deakin)
- Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology
- Co-ordinator, Postgraduate Research Studies
Contact details
Rm 531
Phone: (+61) 7 3365 6768
Fax: (+61) 7 3365 6877
E-mail: davidj@hms.uq.edu.au
Background
David Jenkins is a senior lecturer in the School of Human Movement Studies; he joined the School in 1990 and has graduated ten PhD students and one MSc student. He has over 60 papers in peer-reviewed journals.
Research Interests
Dr Jenkins has spent a number of years examining various aspects relating to the physiology of high intensity exercise and exercise nutrition. In recent years, however, he has developed a research interest in public health, with a particular focus on Indigenous health. Dr Jenkins is a principal investigator on an NHMRC-funded project that aims to promote physical activity and improve the health of young Torres Strait Islanders, in addition to an ARC-funded grant that is examining activity levels of primary school children.
Publications and Research Projects
For a full list of Dr Jenkins' publications (prior to 2007) and current and past research projects, please refer to the UQreSEARCHers website.
Shing, C.M., Peake, J.M., Suzuki, K., Okutsu, M., Pereira, R., Stevenson, L., Jenkins, D., & Coombes, J.S. (2007). Effects of bovine colostrum supplementation on immune variables of highly-trained cyclists. Journal of Applied Physiology, [epub ahead of print].
Slater, G.J., Rice, A.J., Sharpe, K., Jenkins, D., & Hahn, A.G. (2007). Influence of nutrient intake after weigh-in on lightweight rowing performance. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 39 (1), 185-191.
Research Students
Further details on current theses topics can be found on the UQreSEARCHers website.
Doctor of Philosophy (Principal)
- Adrian Gray
- Daniel Green
Doctor of Philosophy (Associate)
- Matthew Hordern
- Robab Sahaf
Master of Philosophy (Principal)
- Gillian Tsien Yap
- Kellie Pritchard-Peschek (Joint Principal)
- Stuart Mitchell (Joint Principal)