Professor Christine Feinle-Bisset

• Biography/ Background

  Degrees
  1985 - 1991    Degree in Nutritional Sciences (equivalent to BSc (Hon))
                        University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
  
  1991 - 1992    MMedSci (Human Nutrition), Centre for Human Nutrition, University of Sheffield, UK
  
  1992 - 1996    PhD, Institute of Zoophysiology, University of Hohenheim, Germany, and
                        Centre for Human Nutrition, The University of Sheffield, UK

  Previous appointments
  1989 - 1991    Research Assistant, Institute of Zoophysiology, Division of Gastrointestinal  
                        Physiology, University of Hohenheim, Germany
  
  1995 - 1999    Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Internal Medicine,
                        Division of Gastroenterology, University Hospital Zürich, Switzerland
  
  2000               FTT Fricker Research Fellow, Department of Medicine, University of Adelaide
  
  2001 - 2003    Florey Research Fellow, Department of Medicine, Royal Adelaide Hospital
  
  2001 - 2003    Affiliate Senior Lecturer (Level C), Department of Medicine, Royal Adelaide Hospital
  
  2004 - 2007    Senior Lecturer (Level C), University of Adelaide

  2004 - 2009    NHMRC Research Fellow (Clinical Career Development Award)

  2008 - 2010    Associate Professor, University of Adelaide
  
  Current appointments
  2001 -            Clinical Research Scientist, Endocrine & Metabolic Unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital

  2010 -            NHMRC Senior Research Fellow
  
  2011 -            Professor, University of Adelaide

   

• Awards & Achievements

  2010    NHMRC Senior Research Fellowship

  2009    American Gastroenterological Association Masters Award in Gastroenterology for
             Outstanding Achievements in Clinical Digestive Sciences

             The award, which is one of the most prestigious awards in the field of gastroenterology,
             recognises Prof Feinle-Bisset's work on the gastrointestinal regulation of appetite in humans.
             Prof Feinle-Bisset is recognised internationally for her innovative research characterising interactions
             of dietary nutrients with gastrointestinal motor and hormonal functions to regulate appetite and
             energy intake in healthy humans, changes that occur in obesity, as well as mechanisms
             underlying the generation of digestive symptoms in functional dyspepsia.

  2004    NHMRC Career Development Award

  2002    Hanson Institute New Investigator Award, Royal Adelaide Hospital

  2001    Florey Research Fellowship, Royal Adelaide Hospital
  

  2000    FTT Fricker Research Fellowship, University of Adelaide
  

  1998    Young Investigator Award, International Society of Gastrointestinal Motility

  1998    Young Investigator Award, European Society of Gastrointestinal Motility

   

• Research Funding

  Current and recent research funding

   

  2021                    Diabetes Australia Research Program ($60,000)
  “Effects of the bitter tastant, quinine, on postprandial glycaemia and energy intake in type 2 diabetes - implications for novel strategies for management“
  (Feinle-Bisset C, Bitarafan V, Horowitz M, Rades T)

   

  2021                    University of Adelaide Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Research Infrastructure Grant ($58,950)
  “High-resolution manometry system“
  (Feinle-Bisset C, Bitarafan V, Horowitz M, Rades T)

   

  2019 - 2022         NHMRC Project Grant No 1158296  ($987,048)
  “A novel nutrient supplement with potent appetite-suppressant and glucose-lowering effects - translating clinical research into an innovative treatment for obesity and type 2 diabetes“
  (Feinle-Bisset C, Heilbronn L, Poppitt S, Müllertz A)

   

  2018 - 2021         NHMRC Project Grant No 1143092  ($987,048)
  “Intermittent fasting versus daily energy restriction for improved human health“
  (Heilbronn L, Feinle-Bisset C)

   

  2018 - 2021         NHMRC Project Grant No 1147333  ($725,276)
  “Bitter taste as a mediator of food intake and postprandial glycaemia in health and type 2 diabetes“
  (Wu T, Rayner C, Jones K, Young R, Feinle-Bisset C)

   

  2018                    University of Adelaide Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Research Infrastructure Grant ($11,931)
  “Ussing chamber system - investigations of the physiological function of GI epithelial and endothelial tissue “
  (Page A, Feinle-Bisset C, Young R, Hughes P)

   

  2017                    University of Adelaide School of Medicine Core Facilities Grant ($67,485)
  “Appetite, metabolic control and gut function facilities“
  (Feinle-Bisset C)

   

  2017                    University of Adelaide Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Research Infrastructure Grant ($26,410)
  “LOGIQ eR7 Ultrasound system to measure 2D and Doppler ultrasound in nutrition research“
  (Jones KL, Rayner CK, Feinle-Bisset C, Wu T, Soenen S)

   

  2016 - 2021         NHMRC Senior Research Fellowship No 1103020 ($741,000)
  (Feinle-Bisset C)  

   

  2015 - 2018         NHMRC Project Grant No 1078471 ($779,900)

                              “Effects of dietary amino and fatty acids on energy intake and glycaemia - implications for

                              novel approaches to the management of obesity and type 2 diabetes“

                              (Feinle-Bisset C, Horowitz M, Clifton PM, Rayner CK)

   

  2013 - 2018         NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence Grant No 1041687 ($2,500,000)
  “Centre of Research Excellence in Translating Nutritional Science to Good Health“
  (Horowitz M, Wittert GA, Clifton PM, Rayner CK, Chapman I, Feinle-Bisset C, Jones KL, Noakes M, Chapman M, Nguyen N)

• Publications

  Publications since 2005

  See attached file for publication list

   

• Professional Associations

    

• Files

  • Publications since 2005 - Pubs_since_2005.pdf [65.7K] (application/pdf)

Entry last updated: Tuesday, 29 Mar 2022

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