Marc is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the School of Medical and Health Sciences.
Current Teaching
- NUTR3215 Exercise Nutrition
Background
Marc received his PhD (Deans List) from The University of Western Australia in March 2015. Marc’s doctoral research investigated the effect of exercise on inflammation and iron metabolism. Marc’s current research examines the role of nutrition, physical activity and its impact on disease progression, more specifically musculoskeletal function/structure; key factors for fall and fracture prevention. He is an accredited Exercise and Sport Scientist (Level 2) and Nutritionist. Previously, Marc worked in industry as a Sports Physiologist at the Western Australian Institute of Sport. Marc’s current research program is based out of the based at the Royal Perth Hospital Research Foundation and is supported by his expertise in the design, coordination and conduct of RCTs, and the analysis of data from large cohort studies. Marc is a committee member of the Australia and New Zealand Society for Sarcopenia Frailty Research Early to Mid-Career Researchers Committee as well as the ECU Early and Mid-Career Researcher Committee. In 2019, Marc was part of a national Taskforce which released a report for a national sarcopenia definition.
Awards and Recognition
- Edith Cowan University Early and Mid-Career Researcher Network (EMCRN) Symposium 2020, Best Presentation for Research in Health. Higher dietary nitrate intake is associated with better muscle function in men and women independent of physical activity levels.
- Australia and New Zealand Society for Sarcopenia and Frailty Research Bright Star Publication Award for the paper titled: 'Higher dietary nitrate intake is associated with better muscle function in older women', 2019.
- Australian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society Travel Award, 2019.
- Australian Postgraduate Award, 2010-2014.
- Bruce and Betty Green Science Prize, The University of Western Australia, 2010.
- Postgraduate Research Travel Award, The University of Western Australia, 2011 & 2013.
- Edith Cowan University Platinum Prize, Australian Society for Medical Research Symposium. For the oral presentation entitled: ‘Effect of exercise modality and intensity on post-exercise interleukin-6 and hepcidin levels’, 2012.
- The University of Western Australia Deans List Award for the Doctoral Thesis: ‘Effect of exercise on inflammation, hepcidin regulation and iron metabolism’, 2014.
- Valedictorian, The University of Western Australia, March 2015.
Research Areas and Interests
- Physical activity, nutrition and public health
- Vitamin and mineral deficiencies and its impact on physical function
- Iron regulation in active populations
- Ergogenic aids in sport