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Biography
Dr Kym Guelfi completed her PhD with distinction at The University of Western Australia in 2006, investigating metabolic and hormonal responses to exercise in individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus. She is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Human Sciences. In this role she is involved in a research projects investigating the role of exercise in disease prevention and management (particular obesity and diabetes), as well as the relationship between exercise, appetite and food intake. Dr Guelfi is also an enthusiastic teacher and is currently involved in a number of service activities within the School, University and wider community.
Funding overview
Dr Guelfi has received over $1.5 million in collaborative research funding from organisations such as the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, The Heart Foundation of Australia, Diabetes Australia, Healthways (WA) and The Women and Infants Research Foundation (WA) to investigate the role of exercise in health and disease.
Teaching overview
Dr Kym Guelfi is currently involved in teaching Undergraduate students within the School of Human Sciences (SSEH1101 The Musculoskeletal System and Movement)
Research
The relationship between exercise and appetite/energy intake: implications for weight management
The role of exercise in disease prevention and management (particularly obesity and type 1 and 2 diabetes).
Pregnancy and Exercise (and the prevention of gestational diabetes mellitus)
The role of exercise in disease prevention and management (particularly obesity and type 1 and 2 diabetes).
Pregnancy and Exercise (and the prevention of gestational diabetes mellitus)
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):
Research expertise keywords
- Exercise metabolism
- Exercise and appetite regulation
- Exercise in pregnancy (and gestational diabetes)
- Exercise in type 1 diabetes
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Reproducibility of plasma glucose responses to moderate-intensity exercise in individuals with type 1 diabetes
Soon, W. H. K., Fournier, P. A., Abraham, M. B., Smith, G. J., Paramalingam, N., Shetty, V. B., Guelfi, K. J., Jones, T. W. & Davis, E. A., Mar 2023, In: Diabetic Medicine. 40, 3, 8 p., e15000.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus) -
Attenuation of Post-Exercise Energy Intake Following 12 Weeks of Sprint Interval Training in Men and Women with Overweight
Beer, N. J., Jackson, B., Dimmock, J. A. & Guelfi, K. J., 1 Apr 2022, In: Nutrients. 14, 7, 1362.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus) -
A peer support intervention for first-time mothers: Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of the mummy buddy program
Law, K. H., Dimmock, J. A., Guelfi, K. J., Nguyen, T., Bennett, E., Gibson, L., Tan, X. H. & Jackson, B., Nov 2021, In: Women and Birth. 34, 6, p. 593-605 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
7 Citations (Scopus) -
A preliminary investigation of the effects of short-duration, vigorous exercise following sleep restriction, fragmentation and extension on appetite and mood in inactive, middle-aged men
Larsen, P., Marino, F. E., Guelfi, K., Duffield, R. & Skein, M., Aug 2021, In: Journal of Sleep Research. 30, 4, e13215.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effects of diurnal exercise timing on appetite, energy intake and body composition: A parallel randomized trial
Teo, S. Y. M., Kanaley, J. A., Guelfi, K. J., Dimmock, J. A., Jackson, B. & Fairchild, T. J., 1 Dec 2021, In: Appetite. 167, 105600.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
13 Citations (Scopus)
Datasets
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'Using the Trier Social Stress Test twice: a protocol for reducing Habituation’ Dataset
Masih, T. (Creator), Dimmock, J. (Creator) & Guelfi, K. (Creator), The University of Western Australia, 26 Sept 2018
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Projects
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Optimising the Exercise Experience to Facilitate Healthy Food Choices - The role of Exercise Format and Exercise Instructors’ Communication style
van Vuuren, N. (Investigator 01), Guelfi, K. (Investigator 02), Dimmock, J. (Investigator 03) & Jackson, B. (Investigator 04)
1/07/18 → 30/06/19
Project: Research
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Exploratory Research Grant - Improving mental health in mothers: Feasibility of the 'Mummy Buddy' program
Dimmock, J. (Investigator 01), Jackson, B. (Investigator 02), Guelfi, K. (Investigator 03), Nguyen, T. (Investigator 04) & Gibson, L. (Investigator 05)
1/01/18 → 31/12/19
Project: Research
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Vanguard Grant - The effect of guided relaxation on appetite and energy intake: implications for stress-induced eating, weight management and cardiovascular disease.
Guelfi, K. (Investigator 01), Dimmock, J. (Investigator 02) & Masih, T. (Investigator 03)
National Heart Foundation of Australia
1/01/16 → 30/06/17
Project: Research
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The Effectiveness of a Home-based Supervised Exercise Program to Prevent Gestational Diabetes
Guelfi, K. (Investigator 01)
The University of Western Australia
1/01/14 → 31/12/14
Project: Research
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Glycaemia Rising Effects of Sprinting in Type 1 Diabetes - Toward the Validation of New Clinical Guidelines for Hypoglycaemia Prevention
Jones, T. (Investigator 01), Fournier, P. (Investigator 02) & Guelfi, K. (Investigator 03)
NHMRC National Health and Medical Research Council
1/01/13 → 31/12/15
Project: Research
Press/Media
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Limiting Choice in Exercise May Lead to Unhealthy Food Intake
Beer, N. & Guelfi, K.
30/01/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media