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Biography
With a Bachelor of Science (with First Class Honours) from the University of Western Australia and a PhD from the University of Geneva, Switzerland, Professor Amanda Salis (nee Sainsbury) leads a research team at the University of Western Australia's School of Human Sciences that aims to help people to attain and maintain an optimum body weight and composition.
Her translational research into hypothalamic control of appetite, eating behavior, energy expenditure, body weight and body composition spans transgenic mice, adults with overweight or obesity (with or without eating disorders), as well as adult athletes.
Her randomized controlled trials comparing long-term effects of fast versus slow weight loss – using intermittent versus continuous energy restriction – are funded by a Senior Research Fellowship and Project Grants from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of Australia.
She is the author of two books about adult weight management that are available internationally in three languages and are used by consumers, community health centres / gyms, and by healthcare professionals (e.g. general practitioners, physiotherapists, dieticians, diabetes educators and psychologists).
Previous positions
University of Sydney: Sydney, NSW, AU
2012-03 to 2019-12 | NHMRC Senior Research Fellow (The Boden Institute of Obesity, Nutrition, Exercise & Eating Disorders, Sydney Medical School)
Garvan Institute of Medical Research: Darlinghurst, NSW, AU
2001-02 to 2012-02 | Senior Research Officer, then Research Fellow, then Senior Research Fellow (Neuroscience Program)
Garvan Institute of Medical Research: Darlinghurst, NSW, AU
1998-02 to 2001-01 | Postdoctoral Research Fellow, then Senior Research Officer (Diabetes and Metabolism Program)
Universite de Geneve: Geneva, GE, CH
1997-02 to 1998-01 | Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Division de Genetique Medicale)
University of Western Australia: Crawley, WA, AU
1991-02 to 1991-10 | Research Assistant (Department of Biochemistry)
Languages
English (maternal language)
French (fluent)
Turkish (conversational)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Université de Genève
1992 → 1996
BSc (Hons), The University of Western Australia
1987 → 1990
Industry keywords
- Ageing
- Clinical Trials
- Digital Health
- Health
- Sport and Recreation
Research expertise keywords
- Obesity
- Weight loss
- Body composition
- Osteoporosis
- Sarcopenia
- Binge eating
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Association of long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs with knee osteoarthritis: a prospective multi-cohort study over 4-to-5 years
Salis, Z. & Sainsbury, A., 19 Mar 2024, In: Scientific Reports. 14, 12 p., 6593.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Web of Science) -
Association of smoking with knee osteoarthritis structural defects and symptoms: an individual participant data meta-analysis
Salis, Z. & Sainsbury, A., 22 Nov 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Scientific Reports. 14, 1, 13 p., 29021.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Association of Weight Loss and Weight Gain With Structural Defects and Pain in Hand Osteoarthritis: Data From the Osteoarthritis Initiative
Salis, Z., Driban, J., McAlindon, T., Eaton, C. & Sainsbury, A., May 2024, In: Arthritis Care & Research. 76, 5, p. 652-663 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
Eating Disorders in weight-related Therapy (EDIT) Collaboration: Rationale and study design
Lister, N. B., Baur, L. A., Paxton, S. J., Garnett, S. P., Ahern, A. L., Wilfley, D., Maguire, S., Sainsbury, A., Steinbeck, K., Braet, C., Hill, A., Nicholls, D., Jones, R. A., Dammery, G., Grunseit, A., Cooper, K., Kyle, T. K., Heeren, F. N., Hunter, K. E. & McMaster, C. M. & 3 others, , 1 Jun 2024, In: Nutrition Research Reviews. 37, 1, p. 32-42 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access6 Citations (Scopus) -
Evaluation of a measure of end-stage knee osteoarthritis compared to total knee replacement: An observational study using multicohort data
Salis, Z., Driban, J. B., McAlindon, T. E. & Sainsbury, A., Feb 2024, In: Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism. 64, 9 p., 152336.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus)
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Improving weight loss by intermittent use of very low energy diet: the TANGO Diet Trial (Temporary phases of Accelerated weight loss for Noticeably Greater Outcomes)
Salis, A. (Investigator 01), Byrne, N. (Investigator 02), Markovic, T. (Investigator 03) & Seimon, R. (Investigator 04)
NHMRC National Health and Medical Research Council
1/01/20 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Optimising benefits and minimising potential harms of obesity treatments
Salis, A. (Investigator 01)
NHMRC National Health and Medical Research Council
1/01/20 → 31/12/22
Project: Research