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ADS Walk and Talk Poster Session 4

Friday, August 25, 2023
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Exhibition Halls FGH

Speaker

Dr Callum Baker
Postdoctoral Fellow
The University of Sydney

Cardiorespiratory fitness and liver fat in adults with prediabetes and newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes

Abstract

Biography

Dr Callum Baker is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP), post-doctoral fellow at the University of Sydney and lecturer in Exercise Physiology at the University of New South Wales. . Callum’s main research interest is the effects of exercise in metabolic disease and it’s complications – particularly liver related.
Dr Shaira Baptista
Research Fellow
The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research In Diabetes

Depression and Diabetes Distress among Indigenous Peoples living with diabetes: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Biography

Dr Shaira Baptista is a Research Fellow at the Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes currently involved with research investigating social and emotional wellbeing among Indigenous people with diabetes.
Dr Shaira Baptista
Research Fellow
The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research In Diabetes

Investigating Social and Emotional Wellbeing among Indigenous People with Diabetes: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Biography

Dr Shaira Baptista is a Research Fellow at the Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes currently involved with research investigating social and emotional wellbeing among Indigenous people with diabetes.
Miss Nada Bechara
Senior Podiatrist & PhD Candidate
Blacktown Hospital & The University of Sydney

Tobacco smoking and the link to toe pressures and severity of diabetic foot ulcers

Abstract

Biography

Nada Bechara is a senior podiatrist at the High Risk Foot Service at Blacktown Hospital. Nada is currently undertaking her PhD with Prof Jenny Gunton as her primary supervisor. Nada is passionate about the high risk foot, and hopes to have an impact in reducing preventable lower limb amputations
Dr Mitsi Blazos
Basic Physician Trainee
The Alfred Hospital

Diabetes distress is associated with suboptimal glycaemic control and self-management practices in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus

Abstract

Biography

Dr. Mitsi Blazos and Dr. Emily Robertson are second year Basic Physician Trainees at The Alfred Hospital who wish to pursue a career in Endocrinology. Mitsi and Emily are passionate about diabetes and improving health outcomes and the quality of life of people living with diabetes.
Santosh Chaubey
Endocrinologist
Cairns Diabetes Centre - Cairns Hospital

Outcome of the patients with chronic severe mental illness and metabolic syndrome attending an Endocrinologist-led multidisciplinary metabolic clinic (MMC) in community setting

Abstract

Biography

Dr Chaubey is senior staff specialist ( Endocrinology) who has enriched experience from Far North Queensland ( FNQ) as Endocrinology trainee and later as a consultant Endocrinologist. He also worked in India as endocrinologist after getting FRACP ( Endocrinology and General Medicine) qualification which helped him in acquiring different perspective for health care delivery in resource constrained and busy clinical set up. His had served in the role of Adjunct lecturer ( Clinical) , Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences, School of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Townsville and Cairns Campus, Qld, and as Conjoint lecturer (Clinical), Faculty of Medicine and Public Health University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW. He is actively involved in development of model of care for people with obesity and metabolic syndrome in underprivileged population of FNQ and also fracture liaison service for minimal trauma fracture in CHHHS.
Dr Serena Chong
Advanced Trainee
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Gut microbiota in Diabetic Foot Disease

Abstract

Biography

Dr Serena Chong is currently a first year Endocrinology Advanced Trainee at RPAH Sydney. She is undertaking her Masters by Research at the Ingham Institute under the supervision of Dr Namson Lau and Professor Slade Jensen in the field of Gut Microbiota in Diabetic Foot Disease.
Dr Liam Clifford
Endocrinology Advanced Trainee
Gosford Hospital

Audit of DKA and HHS: how far have we come?

Abstract

Biography

Liam Clifford is an Endocrinology Advanced Trainee who is invested in quality improvement. He has a strong interest in diabetes and metabolism. Kathryn Davies is an RMO and has an interest in Endocrine and working to improve the outcomes in hyperglycaemic emergencies.
Dr Luke Conway
Endocrinologist
Cairns Diabetes Centre

“Daintree Ulcer”: Case report of rare cause of foot ulcer in patient with diabetes mellitus

Abstract

Biography

Dr Luke Conway is endocrinologist in Cairns (Far North Queensland). He works in the MDT Foot clinic and also established the young adult diabetes clinic at Cairns Diabetes Centre. He participates in regular outreach to Cape and is actively involved in working towards closing the gap in indigenous health.
Ms Emma Cox
Research Officer
Menzies Centre for Health Policy and Economics, The University of Sydney

Oral Health status and risk of Incident Diabetes: A Prospective cohort study of 213,389 individuals aged 45 and over

Abstract

Biography

Emma Cox is dietitian and research officer based at the Menzies Centre for Health Policy and Economics, University of Sydney. Her research interests include the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes, with a particular focus on methods to reduce long-term diabetes complications.
Ms Emma Cox
Research Officer
Menzies Centre for Health Policy and Economics, The University of Sydney

Association of oral health with risk of incident micro and macrovascular diabetes complications

Abstract

Biography

Emma Cox is dietitian and research officer based at the Menzies Centre for Health Policy and Economics, University of Sydney. Her research interests include the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes, with a particular focus on methods to reduce long-term diabetes complications.
Ms Felicia Foo
Clinical Pharmacist
Melbourne Health

Opportunities to improve prescribing of Cardio-Protective Medicines for Diabetes post Cardiothoracic Surgery

Abstract

Biography

Felicia Foo a clinical pharmacist specialising in perioperative medication management in cardiothoracic surgery
Dr Yuhan Goh
Doctor
Fiona Stanley Hospital

ESCAPE DFD: Expediting Specialist Care and Assessment for Patients with Early Diabetes-related Foot Disease

Abstract

Biography

Yuhan Goh is a medical registrar from Fiona Stanley Hospital, WA
Mr Md Kamruzzaman
PhD Student
University of Adelaide

Food insecurity and its relationship with diabetes distress and depression in type 2 diabetes in Bangladesh.

Abstract

Biography

Kamruzzaman's primary aim is to understand the gastrointestinal and nutritional factors interrelated with diabetes related health and well-being among individuals with type 2 diabetes. His focus is to explore and develop the novel strategies for both the prevention and management of diabetes.
Mr Md Kamruzzaman
PhD Student
University of Adelaide

Upper and lower gastrointestinal symptoms with long and short acting GLP-1 receptor agonists in type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Abstract

Biography

Mr Kamruzzaman has a MSc in Human Nutrition, His primary aim is to understand the gastrointestinal and nutritional factors interrelated with diabetes related health and well-being among individuals with type 2 diabetes. His focus is to explore and develop the novel strategies for both the prevention and management of diabetes.
Mr Md Kamruzzaman
PhD Student
University of Adelaide

Overlap between diabetes distress and depression in type 2 diabetes in Bangladesh.

Abstract

Biography

Kamruzzaman's primary aim is to understand the gastrointestinal and nutritional factors interrelated with diabetes related health and well-being among individuals with type 2 diabetes. His focus is to explore and develop the novel strategies for both the prevention and management of diabetes.
Mr Md Kamruzzaman
PhD Student
University of Adelaide

Gastrointestinal symptoms in type 2 diabetes and their relationships to diabetes distress and depression in Bangladesh.

Abstract

Biography

Kamruzzaman's primary aim is to understand the gastrointestinal and nutritional factors interrelated with diabetes related health and well-being among individuals with type 2 diabetes. His focus is to explore and develop the novel strategies for both the prevention and management of diabetes.
Mr Dongchan Kim
MD5 Student
Western Sydney University

Prevalence of MAFLD and screening for liver fibrosis in T2DM.

Abstract

Biography

Mr Dongchan Kim is a final-year medical student with an interest in clinical and translational research. Mr Kim has a passion for biomarkers of liver diseases, preventive medicine, and population health. Mr Kim has published in a peer-reviewed journal, and also has ongoing projects on genomic biomarkers of liver malignancies.
Miss Hiu Wai Janice Lam
Medical Student
South West Clinical School / University of New South Wales

Twelve-Month Cohort Analysis of SGLT2 Inhibitor-Induced Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis in People with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Admitted for Inpatient Care

Abstract

Biography

Hiu Wai Janice Lam is a fourth-year medical student from the University of New South Wales who is interested in endocrinology, especially diabetes. She is currently completing her Honours project on SGLT2i-induced eDKA with the help of her two supervisors -- Dr. Namson Lau and A/Prof. Vincent Wong.
Dr Minh Le
Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology / The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Diabetic ketoacidosis presentation in an elderly woman with a newly-detected pancreatic cancer: a case report

Abstract

Biography

Dr Minh Le is a Medical Registrar at the Royal Melbourne Hospital with a keen interest in Endocrinology
Miss Tingting Li
PhD Student
University of Adelaide

Dark tea consumption is associated with increased urinary glucose excretion and reduced insulin resistance and risk of dysglycaemia in Chinese community-dwelling adults

Abstract

Biography

Miss Tingting Li is a Ph.D. student at Southeast University and is supported by China Scholarship Council to undertake a 24-month visiting study at Adelaide University. Her research focuses on sweet taste signaling and renal glucose reabsorption.
Ms Jane Ludington
Senior Pharmacist
St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney

Cognitive screening in people with type 2 diabetes attending an outpatient diabetes clinic

Abstract

Biography

Jane is a pharmacist CDE at St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, collaborating to provide patient focused, pragmatic medication support. She believes that pharmacists have a valuable role in a diabetes management team and appreciates the opportunity to be constantly learning thanks to the generosity of people with diabetes and multidisciplinary colleagues.
Dr Mitchell Munnings
Endocrinology Advanced Trainee
Launceston General Hospital

Leucine-sensitive hypoglycaemia: Challenges through transition to adulthood and experience with pharmacotherapy.

Abstract

Biography

Dr Mitchell Munnings is a current advanced trainee in adult endocrinology at Launceston General Hospital. Dr Munnings has completed his basic physician training and first year of advanced training at Eastern Health in Melbourne.
Dr Huajing Ni
Endocrinology Advanced Trainee
Macquarie University Hospital

Micropulse macular laser for diabetic macular oedema expanding our armamentarium – the evidence base.

Abstract

Biography

Dr Huajing Ni is an Endocrinology Advanced Trainee at Macquarie University Hospital. She has previously trained at St George and Concord Hospitals. She is working towards optimising diabetes care and bone health in patients with chronic kidney disease and also has interests in prevention of diabetes related complications.
Dr Huajing Ni
Endocrinology Advanced Trainee
Macquarie University Hospital

Fructosamine as an alternative marker of glycaemic control in patients with chronic kidney disease

Abstract

Biography

Dr Huajing Ni is an Endocrinology Advanced Trainee at Macquarie University Hospital. She has previously trained at St George and Concord Hospitals. She is working towards optimising diabetes care and bone health in patients with chronic kidney disease and aspire to complete a Fellowship in Cardiometabolic Medicine.
Dr Shalini Nilajgi
Consultant Physician
Specialist Medical Centre

A Cross-sectional Study Assessing Glycaemic Control And Cardiovascular Risk Factors In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Abstract

Biography

Dr Shalini Nilajgi is a diabetes, endocrine and obstetric physician working in Norwood, SA.
Elizabeth Palu
PhD Student
Western Sydney University

Risk of diabetes amongst Pasifika in Greater Western Sydney: Pasifika Preventing Diabetes Program

Abstract

Biography

Elizabeth (Pesi) Palu is a Tongan early career researcher &fourth-year PhD student. Her research is around tools to improve prevention and reduce the impact of diabetes among Pasifika communities. Pesi has worked in the (Tonga) Ministry of Health with experience designing and managing behaviour change health programs in Tonga.
Doc Natasha Rasaratnam
Intern
Alfred Health

Determinants of within-individual variability of the urine albumin/creatinine ratio in people with type 2 diabetes: findings from the PREDICT study

Abstract

Biography

Dr Natasha Rasaratnam is an Intern at Alfred Health in Melbourne. She graduated from Monash University with a Doctor of Medicine and Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours). She undertook her year of research at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute in Melbourne under the supervision of Dr Julian Sacre and Professor Jonathan Shaw, and in conjunction with the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University. Natasha has an interest in pursuing a career in Endocrinology and will be starting her basic physicians training at Alfred Health in 2024.
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Dr Lisa Raven
Endocrinologist, Phd Candidate
St Vincent's Hospital

Sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor induced ketoacidosis is rare in patients without diabetes

Abstract

Biography

Dr Lisa Raven is an Endocrinologist, working at St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney. She has an interest in diabetes and endocrine pathologies associated with solid organ transplant, and is a PhD Candidate at UNSW and the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, focussed on diabetes after cardiac transplantation.
Mrs Saeede Saadati
Monash University

Carnosine did not differentially affect vascular and metabolic outcomes in patients with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes: a 14-week randomized controlled trial

Abstract

Biography

Saeede Saadati is a first-year Phd student under supervision of Prof. Barbora de Courten at Monash University. She is working on the nutritional interventions in management of T2DM and other non-communicable diseases.
Dr Gurbakhshish Singh
Senior Doctor
Community Health Center

Advances in Understanding and Managing Diabetic Foot and Skin Disorders: A Multifaceted Approach

Abstract

Biography

Gurbakhshish Singh, MD, is a community health officer at Health Wellness Center, Abdal, Amritsar. With experience in emergency and ICU departments, he has also served as a consultant doctor at Ivy Hospital clinic. Gurbakhshish is the Managing Director of Saggu Clinic, Fatehgarh Churian, Amritsar.
Dr Gabrielle Stokes
Registrar
Westmead Hospital

A retrospective analysis of diabetic ketoacidosis at Westmead Hospital: predictors of DKA resolution, insulin requirements and intravenous fluid management.

Abstract

Biography

Dr Gabrielle Stokes is a third year endocrinology advanced trainee at Westmead Hospital. She has an interest in the acute management of endocrine emergencies and improving health outcomes in patients with diabetes.
Dr Felicity Stringer
Endocrinology Registrar
St Vincent's Hospital

Lipid Management in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes, and Effects of Gender-Affirming Therapy​

Abstract

Biography

Felicity is a first-year endocrinology registrar working at St Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne. She has a keen interest in managing patients with diabetes, and working to prevent long term complications.
Miss Jessi Ta
Medical Student
University of New South Wales

Preliminary results examining social, mental health and quality of life factors in diabetes foot disease.

Abstract

Biography

Jessi is a fourth year medical student undertaking her honours research year at UNSW. She has a keen interest in the field of cardiovascular disease, particularly in examining the effects of lifestyle factors and their interactions with clinical trajectories. Her research greatly focuses on historically disadvantaged regions/populations.
Doc Jia Yong Tan
Endocrine Advanced Trainee
Northern Adelaide Local Health Network

A cohort study of capillary blood ketone concentrations in heart failure based on SGLT2i use and heart failure type

Abstract

Biography

Dr Jia Tan is an Endocrine Advanced Trainee in Adelaide. Last year he worked as the Heart Failure Fellow at Flinders Medical Centre.
Dr Fiona Tsang
Advanced Trainee
Diabetes & Endocrine Services / Liverpool Hospital / South Western Sydney Local Health District

Characteristics of medication use and self-reported burden of therapy in those with diabetes mellitus complicated by diabetes foot disease

Abstract

Biography

Fiona Tsang is a current final year Endocrinology Advanced Trainee from Liverpool Hospital.
Assoc Prof Peter Van Wijngaarden
Deputy Director
Centre for Eye Research Australia

An overview of KeepSight – the national diabetic retinopathy screening reminder program

Abstract

Biography

Peter van Wijngaarden is a Deputy Director of the Centre for Eye Research Australia and an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Melbourne. He is a co-founder and Clinical Director of KeepSight, a national program to reduce avoidable vision loss from diabetes.
Dr Xingdi Wang
Registrar
NSW Health

Screening for diabetic retinopathy in paediatric and adult populations in outer-metropolitan Sydney: Prevalence and correlation between diabetic retinopathy, visual acuity and quality of life.

Abstract

Biography

Xingdi Wang is currently a medical registrar at Liverpool Hospital after graduating the University of New South Wales with distinction in 2020. She has a keen interest in diabetic retinopathy research and is an associate investigator on the SWEDDLA study.
Dr Holly Wang
Endocrinology Registrar
Eastern Health

Central pontine myelinolysis as a rare complication of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, in the absence of other electrolyte disturbances.

Abstract

Biography

Dr Holly Wang is an Advanced Trainee in Endocrinology at Eastern Health in Melbourne. She has enjoyed training at Monash Health and Eastern Health. Holly has a broad interest in all aspects of diabetes, endocrinology and research, and is excited for the opportunity to share this interesting case.
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