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Biography
Katie completed a Bachelor of Science in Immunology and Microbiology at the Australian National University and an Honours degree (Class 1) in Sport Studies at the University of Canberra (UC) where she investigated the psychological and physiological effects of vigorous exercise on first responders with post-traumatic stress disorder. Following on, Katie completed her PhD in Exercise Science at UC, focusing on the effects of physical activity and cardiometabolic risk factors on children's autonomic nervous system regulation. Currently, Katie is employed as a Post Doctoral Research Fellow in the UC Health Research Institute where she is a member of the Mental Health Policy Unit.
Research interests
Autonomic Regulation and Heart Rate Variability, Mental Health, Physical Activity, Behaviour, Public Health, Exercise Immunology
Education/Academic qualification
PhD
Award Date: 12 Jan 2022
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Projects
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A Local Navigation Tool for Mental Health Care (MChart): Demonstration study in ACT
SALVADOR-CARULLA, L. (CI), DAVEY, R. (CoI), BAGHERI, N. (CoI), LUKERSMITH, S. (CoI), Speer, K. (CoI), WOODS, C. (CoI), CHEN, T. (CoI) & Martinez-Marroquin, E. (CI)
1/12/22 → 1/08/26
Project: Research
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Stress-Response and metabolic systems in children living in military and first responder families: Potential targets for individualising exercise treatment of anxiety?
MCKUNE, A. (CI), NAUMOVSKI, N. (CoI), D'CUNHA, N. (CoI), Speer, K. (CoI), Rudzki, S. (CoI), Lim, A. (CoI) & Koenig, J. (CoI)
20/01/20 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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ASPIRE-Med project: a study protocol on an Australian psychotropic medicines training programme for disability support workers
Barratt, M., Speer, K., Deb, S., Bellon, M., Cahalan, T., Simpson, A., Koncz, R., Limbu, B. & Bushell, M., 4 Mar 2026, In: BMJ Open. 16, 3, p. 1-8 8 p., e114351.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Australian Psychotropic Medicines Training Program for Disability Support Workers: A Study Protocol in Easy Read
Bellon, M., Cahalan, T., Deb, S., Speer, K., Bushell, M., Limbu, B., Simpson, A., Koncz, R. & Barratt, M., 29 May 2026, In: Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders. p. 1-27 27 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Healthy Immigrant Effect in women accessing a co-designed physical activity program in the ACT: a cross-sectional study
Xie, S., BUSHELL, M., DOUGLAS, A., Hooper, M.-E., SHIELD, A., Speer, K., Patel, Z., Seiuli, I. & DAVIS, D., 17 Jun 2026, p. 1-1. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference (non-published works) › Paper › peer-review
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Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals for the Management of Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Postmenopausal Women
Meegaswatte, H., Speer, K., McKune, A. J. & Naumovski, N., Dec 2024, In: Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine. 25, 12, p. 1-15 15 p., 460.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Heart rate variability to track autonomic nervous system health in young children: Effects of physical activity and cardiometabolic risk factors
Speer, K. E., Naumovski, N. & McKune, A. J., Apr 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Physiology and Behavior. 281, p. 1-6 6 p., 114576.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Press/Media
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WHY ROOIBOS IS THE UNOFFICIAL FUEL OF SA’s OCEAN ENDURANCE ATHLETES
17/11/25
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Rooibos: The Hidden Energy Elixir for South Africa’s Endurance Athletes on the Ocean
13/11/25
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Rooibos: The Hidden Energy Secret for South Africa’s Ocean Endurance Athletes
13/11/25
1 item of Media coverage
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Rooibos: The Hidden Energy Secret for South Africa’s Ocean Endurance Athletes
13/11/25
1 item of Media coverage
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Rooibos: The Hidden Energy Secret for South Africa’s Ocean Endurance Athletes
13/11/25
1 item of Media coverage
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