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Biography
Dr Nenad Naumovski completed his Bachelor of Human Nutrition at the University of Newcastle (UoN), Ourimbah, NSW, Australia and an Honours degree (Class 1) in Human Nutrition with interest in biomarkers associated with the development of atherosclerosis (plasma thiols, B vitamins), dietary intake and cognitive functioning of elderly population residing in a retirement village. Dr Naumovski’s continued his studies by gaining a PhD in Food Science where he investigated the cholesterol lowering properties of major green tea catechin, epigallocatehin gallate (EGCG) in animal models of hypercholesterolemia as well as determining the pharmacokinetic and cholesterol lowering properties of EGCG in humans. During this time, Dr Naumovski applied his expertise in the development of functional food products and adaptation of chromatographic methods used for the analysis systemic absorption of EGCG and determination of cardiovascular disease biomarkers (sterols, blood lipids, carotenoids and tocopherols).
Dr Naumovski commenced his employment at University of Canberra (UC) in 2014 where he has established a research arm investigating healthy aging trajectories, plant bioactives, psychocardiology and development of nutraceuticals. He is the member of the Future of Food in the Canberra Region group and Faculty of Health Area of Strength Ageing Research Group. Dr Naumovski is a team leader of the Functional Foods and Nutrition Research (FFNR) Laboratory and one of the Chief Investigators of the Nutrition and Healthy Ageing Trajectories in Retirement Living (NutriHAT-RL) study. He holds positions of Visiting Professor (Harokopio University, Athens, Greece), Conjoint Senior Lecturer (University of Newcastle, Australia) and Honorary Fellow (Abertay University, UK). He also leads a self-assessment team working on the improvement in gender equality in the STEMM sector as a part of the national program Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE).
Dr Naumovski has presented at several national and international conferences and was invited guest speaker for Australian Academy of Science (Food for Thought; Alternative Food Sources), International Bipolar Foundation (Dietary Interventions and Nutraceuticals for the Management of Mental Health) and Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST).
Research interests
Dr Naumovski’s current research interest involves healthy ageing trajectories and nexus between the areas of plant bioactives, nutraceuticals and their consumption effects on psychocardiological markers in humans. This involves the development of methods of extraction, preservation and purification of a number of bioactives found in foods and food products as well as development of functional food products. At the moment Dr Naumovski mentors several post-doctoral researchers and supervises PhD candidates, Masters and Honours students.
Student Projects Available
Please contact Dr Naumovski directly for more infromation relating to the projects available in areas of;
Health effects associated with consumption of Opuntia ficus indica products.
Use of L-Theanine in the management of psycho-cardiological outcomes.
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, The Effects of (-)-Epigallocatechin-3-O-gallage (EGCG), a Green Tea Catechin, on Blood Cholesterol, University of Newcastle
Award Date: 29 Mar 2012
Bachelor, Is cognitive functioning related to plasma thiol disposition in an elderly population sample? , University of Newcastle
Award Date: 26 Jul 2005
Bachelor, Bachelor of Human Nutrition, University of Newcastle
Award Date: 1 Jun 2003
External positions
Visiting Professor, Harokopio University
2019 → …
Honourary Fellow, Abertay University
2017 → …
Conjoint Senior Lecturer, University of Newcastle
2016 → …
ACT Membership Coordinator, Australian Society of Medical Research (ASMR)
1 Jan 2015 → 1 Jan 2019
National Webinar Manager, Nutrition Society of Australia
1 Jan 2014 → 31 Dec 2017
Research Officer, University of Newcastle
1 Jan 2011 → 1 Dec 2013
Research Assistant, University of Newcastle
1 Jan 2006 → 1 Jan 2012
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THESleep Project: The effect of green tea amino acid L-Theanine formulation on reduction of stress and improvements in sleep (THESLeep Project)
Naumovski, N., Mckune, A. & Bulman, A.
7/03/23 → 16/03/24
Project: Research
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ASPREE-XT: ASPirin in Reducing Events in Elderly - eXTension Study
Naumovski, N., Goldsmith, C. & Pyne, D.
12/09/22 → 30/12/23
Project: Other
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Evaluation of a Multicomponent Post-diagnostic Support Program for People With Dementia and Care Partners
D'Cunha, N., Gibson, D., Isbel, S., Bail, K., Naumovski, N., Kellett, J. & Fearon, A.
1/05/22 → 1/04/24
Project: Research
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A review of information asymmetry in assistive technology in health care
Isbel, S., D'Cunha, N., Gibson, D., Goss, J. & Naumovski, N.
10/08/21 → 20/12/21
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., Naumovski, N., D'Cunha, N., Speer, K., Rudzki, S., Lim, A. & Koenig, J.
1/01/20 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
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Metabolically Healthy Overweight and Obesity, Transition to Metabolically Unhealthy Status and Cognitive Function: Results from the Framingham Offspring Study
Kouvari, M., M. D’Cunha, N., Tsiampalis, T., Zec, M., Sergi, D., Travica, N., Marx, W., McKune, A. J., Panagiotakos, D. B. & Naumovski, N., 5 Mar 2023, In: Nutrients. 15, 5, p. 1-10 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Lipids and Volume in Satiation and Satiety (LIVES) Hypothesis: A Proposed Alternative Model for the Pathogenesis of Obesity
Warrilow, A., Pumpa, K., Somerset, S. & Naumovski, N., 14 Feb 2023, In: Diabetology. 4, 1, p. 64-75 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Narrative Review of Recent Advances in Rapid Assessment of Anthocyanins in Agricultural and Food Products
Manzoor, M. F., Hussain, A., Naumovski, N., Ranjha, M. M. A. N., Ahmad, N., Karrar, E., Xu, B. & Ibrahim, S. A., 19 Jul 2022, In: Frontiers in Nutrition. 9, p. 1-14 14 p., 901342.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Assistive technology, information asymmetry and the role of brokerage services: a scoping review
D'Cunha, N. M., Isbel, S., Goss, J., Pezzullo, L., Naumovski, N. & Gibson, D., 27 Dec 2022, In: BMJ Open. 12, 12, p. 1-12 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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A year of hunger: how the Russia-Ukraine War is worseningclimate-linked food shortages
McFarlane, R., Naumovski, N. & Somerset, S., 27 Apr 2022, The Conversation, 2022, April, p. 1-4 4 p.Research output: Contribution to Newspaper/Magazine/Bulletin › Article
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Keynote: Western Style Dietary Pattern, Mental Health and Brain Functioning
Nenad Naumovski (Speaker)
4 Mar 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Keynote: Functional Foods and Beverages and Their Role in Human Nutrition
Nenad Naumovski (Speaker)
22 Feb 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Keynote: Junk food and mood: The effect on mental health and brain functioning.
Nenad Naumovski (Speaker)
19 Nov 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Keynote: Food Science and human nutrition as the foundation for traditional medicines in the management of cognitive health
Nenad Naumovski (Speaker)
8 Nov 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Keynote: Dietary patterns and nutraceuticals – intersect between food science and human nutrition for the management of cognitive health
Nenad Naumovski (Speaker)
26 Oct 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation