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Biography
Dr Debbie Palmer (BSc, BND, PhD) is head of the Childhood Allergy and Immunology Research Team at the Telethon Kids Institute. She is one of a few dietitians worldwide undertaking research in the area of nutritional strategies for allergy prevention. After ten years of clinical paediatric dietetic experience and specialising in the area of food allergy, Debbie commenced her research career. Her current research activities include conducting randomised controlled trials focusing on nutritional interventions for the prevention of allergic disease.
Roles and responsibilities
Head of Childhood Allergy and Immunology Research.
Expertise in nutrition, allergic disease and clinical trials, in particular the design and conducting of intervention studies during pregnancy, lactation and infancy, including 11 randomised controlled trials specifically in the area of nutritional strategies for the prevention of allergic disease.
Future research
Extend our research scope to investigate the influence of nutrition in early life on other health outcomes.
Funding overview
Chief Investigator on 22 grants worth $10.7 million, including 6 NHMRC project or development grants and CIA on 9 other competitive grants. I have successfully managed and completed 3 NHMRC funded clinical trials (399398, 626805 and 1046036), and have 2 current NHMRC funded clinical trials (1099480 and 1147576).
Previous positions
Senior Dietitian at the Women's and Children's Hospital in South Australia.
Post-doctoral fellow at the Women’s and Children’s Health Research Institute in South Australia.
Post-doctoral fellow at the Women’s and Children’s Health Research Institute in South Australia.
Current projects
PrEggStudy Study: Maternal diet rich in eggs and peanuts to reduce food allergies: a randomised controlled trial. NHMRC funded clinical trial.
SYMBA Study: Dietary modulation of maternal gut flora with oligosaccharides in pregnancy as a novel allergy prevention strategy. NHMRC funded clinical trial.
Website: https://www.telethonkids.org.au/our-research/early-environment/inflammation-and-immunity/child-allergy-and-immunology-research/
Teaching overview
Current supervision of 3 PhD students, with 3 previous PhD student completions.
Research
My primary research focus is investigating nutritional strategies for allergic disease prevention. Our research group conducts randomised controlled clinical trials, mechanistic studies, and translatable research activities, all with the goal of reducing the rising burden of early-life allergic diseases. Current trials are focusing on the immunomodulatory nutrient of prebiotics, and on maternal and infant food allergen consumption of eggs, peanuts and cashew nuts.
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
Science, BSc, The University of Adelaide
Nutrition, BND
PhD
External positions
Head of Childhood Allergy and Immunology Research, Telethon Kids Institute
1 Jan 2018 → …
Research expertise keywords
- Randomised controlled trials
- Nutrition
- Inflammation
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
- infant nutrition, lactation, human milk, body composition
- Allergy
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Changes to the Gut Microbiome in Young Children Showing Early Behavioral Signs of Autism
Jones, J., Reinke, S. N., Mousavi-Derazmahalleh, M., Palmer, D. J. & Christophersen, C. T., 28 Jul 2022, In: Frontiers in Microbiology. 13, 14 p., 905901.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Circulating Epithelial Cell Cytokines Are Associated With Early Onset Atopic Dermatitis
Gamez, C., Metcalfe, J., Prescott, S. & Palmer, D., 2022, In: Journal of Investigational Allergology and Clinical Immunology. 32, 1, p. 48-50 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Food Proteins in Human Breast Milk and Probability of IgE-Mediated Allergic Reaction in Children During Breastfeeding: A Systematic Review
Gamirova, A., Berbenyuk, A., Levina, D., Peshko, D., Simpson, M. R., Azad, M. B., Järvinen, K. M., Brough, H. A., Genuneit, J., Greenhawt, M., Verhasselt, V., Peroni, D. G., Perkin, M. R., Warner, J. O., Palmer, D. J., Boyle, R. J. & Munblit, D., May 2022, In: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. 10, 5, p. 1312-1324.e8Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Human Milk Microbiome and Microbiome-Related Products: Potential Modulators of Infant Growth
Ma, J., Palmer, D. J., Geddes, D., Lai, C. T. & Stinson, L., Dec 2022, In: Nutrients. 14, 23, 5148.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Maternal peanut and egg consumption during breastfeeding randomized pilot trial
Palmer, D. J., Silva, D. T. & Prescott, S. L., Sept 2022, In: Pediatric Allergy and Immunology. 33, 9, e13845.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus)
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Research Excellence Awards (REA) - Debbie Palmer
Department of Health (Western Australia)
30/06/22 → 29/06/24
Project: Research
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Maternal diet rich in eggs and peanuts to reduce food allergies: a randomised controlled trial
Palmer, D., Makrides, M., Prescott, S., Campbell, D., Sullivan, T., Gold, M., Koplin, J. & Nanan, R.
National Health & Medical Research Council NHMRC
1/01/18 → 30/06/24
Project: Research
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Development of a Novel Immunotherapy for Childhood Eczema & Allergy
Marshall, B., Prescott, S., Richmond, P., Benghezal, M., Fulurija, A., Palmer, D. & Bulsara, M.
National Health & Medical Research Council NHMRC
1/01/14 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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The BOD POD GS-X - NHMRC Equipment Grant
Silva, D., Palmer, D., Huang, R., Geddes, D., Srinivasjois, R., Valentine, J., Stick, S., Choong, C., Gorman, S., Ohan, J., Gridneva, Z., Christian, H., Whitehouse, A., Bucks, R., Glauert, R., Martino, D. & Saunders, L.
National Health & Medical Research Council NHMRC
11/08/21 → 31/12/21
Project: Research
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Round 7 - Gateway to allergy prevention: Promoting an immunomodulatory breastmilk profile with maternal prebiotic supplementation
Verhasselt, V., Palmer, D., Prescott, S., Christopherson, C., Geddes, D., Macchiaverni, P., van den Elsen, L. & Murray, K.
Department of Health (Western Australia)
1/07/19 → 31/01/22
Project: Research