Dr Helen Macpherson

STAFF PROFILE

Position

Senior Research Fellow

Faculty

Faculty of Health

Department

School of Exer & Nutr Sciences

Campus

Melbourne Burwood Campus

Qualifications

Doctor of Science, Swinburne Univ. of Technology, 2012
Bachelor of Science (Honours), Swinburne Univ. of Technology, 2007
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Swinburne Univ. of Technology, 2005

Contact

Biography

Dr Helen Macpherson conducts research on healthy brain ageing, with a focus on dementia prevention. She is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research (IPAN), Deakin University. Dr Macpherson is a recipient of a 2016 NHMRC-ARC Dementia Research Training Fellowship to examine the effects of dietary supplementation combined with physical activity on brain health and cognitive function in older people at risk of dementia. She has received over $2 million in category 1 research funding.

She has conducted numerous randomised controlled trials to investigate the cognitive effects of nutritional interventions. Her research investigates mechanisms of action including cardiovascular changes and direct effects on brain function using a range of neuroimaging modalities. She is currently supervising several PhD students using various neuroimaging techniques to study age-related changes in cognition.

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Knowledge areas

Cognitive ageing

Cognitive neuroscience

Lifestyle interventions to combat cognitive decline

Neuroimaging

Multivitamins and cognition 

Conferences

Invited conference presentations

Macpherson, H. Multi-domain dietary and exercise interventions to enhance cognition in older people. Lifestyle Medicine Conference. Sydney Australia, September 15- 17, 2017.

Macpherson, H., and Daly, R. 2016. A multi-faceted intervention to enhance cognition in older people at risk of cognitive decline. Rapid oral presentation and poster presented at the Australian Dementia Forum, Brisbane, Australia, May 1-3, 2016.

Macpherson, H. Multivitamins, multi benefits? Complementary Health Care Council of Australia National conference, Sydney Australia, September 3 - 5, 2013.


Conference presentations (only shown since 2014)

Macpherson, H., White, D., Hughes, M. Age-related changes to cognitive control as assessed by fMRI. Oral presentation at the 7th Australasian Cognitive Neuroscience Society, Adelaide Australia, November 23-26, 2017. 

Macpherson, H. Multi-factorial dietary, exercise and cognitive interventions for cognitive frailty.  Symposium presentation at the Australian and New Zealand Society for Sarcopenia Research annual meeting, Adelaide Australia, November 24-25, 2017.

Macpherson, H., and Daly, RM. 2017. Progress Update for a Multi-faceted Exercise and Nutrition Intervention to Enhance Cognition in Older People at Risk of Cognitive Decline. Poster presentation at the NNIDR Australian Dementia Forum, Melbourne Australia, October 15 -17, 2017.

Macpherson, H., Miller, EG., Dunstan, DW., Nowson, C., Kerr, D., Menzies, D & Daly, RM. 2017. Can protein and vitamin D enhance the cognitive benefits of resistance training in type 2 diabetics? Innovation in Aging 1 (suppl_1), 439-440. Poster presented at the IAGG conference, San Francisco, July 23 -27, 2017 and 17th Alzheimer’s Australia Biennial National Dementia Conference, Melbourne Australia, October 17-20, 2017.

Macpherson, H., and Anstey, K. 2017. The long and winding road to prevention: ensuring dementia prevention research makes an impact. Organiser and Chair of Round Table Discussion, NNIDR Australian Dementia Forum, Melbourne Australia, October 15 -17, 2017.

Macpherson, H. 2016. A multi-faceted intervention to enhance cognition in older people at risk of cognitive decline. Poster presentation at the Australian Dementia Forum, Brisbane, Australia, 1-3 May 2016.

Macpherson, H., White, D., Hughes, M., and Daly, R. 2016. Type 2 diabetes is associated with increased activation during n-back performance.  Poster presented at the 22nd Annual meeting of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping, Geneva, Switzerland, June 26-30, 2016.

Macpherson, H., and Pipingas, A. 2015. Multivitamins to enhance mental function, what is the evidence? Oral presentation at the 48th Australian Association of Gerontology conference, Alice Springs, Australia, November 4-6, 2015.

Macpherson, H., White, D and Hughes, M. 2015. The effects of age on proactive and reactive control during working memory. Oral presentation at the Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting 2015, Chicago, United States October 17-21, 2015.

Macpherson, H., and Scholey, A. 2014. Glucose as an acute cognitive enhancer: influence of task domain, task demand and age.  Oral presentation at the 10th Conference of the Australasian Society for Cognitive Science. Melbourne, Australia, December 8-10, 2014.

Professional activities

Professional Memberships

2017- Current: Australasian Cognitive Neuroscience Society

2016- Current: NHMRC National Institute for Dementia  Research (NNIDR)

2013- Current: Society for Neuroscience
 

Awards

2016- Deakin University Vice Chancellors Early Career Research award

2016 - CASS Foundation travel award to attend 2016 Organisation of Human Brain Mapping meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, June 26-30

2016 - NHMRC-ARC Dementia Research Development Fellowship. A multi-faceted intervention to enhance cognition in older people at risk of cognitive decline.

2015- 2 year Health Research Postdoctoral research Fellowship, Deakin University, Melbourne Australia.

2013- Travel Fellowship to attend 2013 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Boston, Massachusetts, United States 

2012 - Australian Nutrition Trust Foundation scholarship to attend the Nutrition in Medicine conference, Melbourne May 4th-6th.

2009- Travel bursary to attend the 2009 Emerging Researchers in Ageing Masterclass run by the ARC/NHMRC Research Network in Ageing Well, hosted by The University of Queensland.

2007- Swinburne University Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) Scholarship to undertake PhD.

Projects

2018 Deakin University Faculty HAtCH Grant. Investigating dietary patterns, hippocampal volume and cognition in middle age (2018, $22,190, CIB).


2017 Alzheimer’s Australia Dementia Research Foundation. Exploration of the Associations between Cognitive Performance, and Dual-Tasking, Gait, and Physical Performance in Community-Dwelling Older Adults and Individuals with Alzheimer’s (2017, $50,000, CIB).


2017 Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project. How eating patterns interact with activity, sleep and mood (2017-2020, $486,000, CIE).


2016 Deakin University School of Exercise and Nutrition Early Career seed funding. Type 2 diabetes: Determining the role of glucose regulation in brain dysfunction (2016, $9000, CIA).


2016 Deakin University Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition project seed funding. Investigating the neurobiological and cognitive changes associated with acute aerobic and resistance training in healthy young and older adults (2016, $29,000, CIC).

2016 Deakin University Central Research Grant Scheme. Evidence for shared neurobiology in Autism and Parkinson's disease (2016, $21,529, CIC).

Publications

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2023

Associations of Bioavailable Serum Testosterone With Cognitive Function in Older Men: Results From the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

P Giannos, K Prokopidis, D Church, B Kirk, P Morgan, M Lochlainn, H Macpherson, D Woods, T Ispoglou

(2023), Vol. 78, pp. 151-157, The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences, United States, C1

journal article

Associations between total dairy, high-fat dairy and low-fat dairy intake, and depressive symptoms: findings from a population-based cross-sectional study

M Hockey, M Mohebbi, T Tolmunen, S Hantunen, T Tuomainen, H Macpherson, F Jacka, J Virtanen, T Rocks, A Ruusunen

(2023), Vol. 62, pp. 227-237, European Journal of Nutrition, Berlin, Germany, C1

journal article

Handgrip strength is associated with learning and verbal fluency in older men without dementia: insights from the NHANES

K Prokopidis, P Giannos, T Ispoglou, B Kirk, O Witard, Y Dionyssiotis, D Scott, H Macpherson, G Duque, M Isanejad

(2023), Vol. 45, pp. 1049-1058, GeroScience, Switzerland, C1

journal article

Mediterranean diet adherence is associated with lower dementia risk, independent of genetic predisposition: findings from the UK Biobank prospective cohort study

O Shannon, J Ranson, S Gregory, H Macpherson, C Milte, M Lentjes, A Mulligan, C McEvoy, A Griffiths, J Matu, T Hill, A Adamson, M Siervo, A Minihane, G Muniz-Tererra, C Ritchie, J Mathers, D Llewellyn, E Stevenson

(2023), Vol. 21, pp. 1-13, BMC Medicine, London, Eng., C1

journal article

The association of dietary and nutrient patterns on neurocognitive decline: A systematic review of MRI and PET studies

L Arnoldy, S Gauci, L Young, W Marx, H Macpherson, A Pipingas, O Civier, D White

(2023), Vol. 87, pp. 1-30, Ageing Research Reviews, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Unlocking Modifiable Risk Factors for Alzheimer's Disease: Does the Oral Microbiome Hold Some of the Keys?

Amy Loughman, Christina Adler, Helen Macpherson

(2023), Vol. 92, pp. 1111-1129, Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, Leiden, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Impaired muscle function, including its decline, is related to greater long-term late-life dementia risk in older women

S Radavelli-Bagatini, H Macpherson, D Scott, R Daly, J Hodgson, S Laws, K Zhu, R Prince, J Lewis, M Sim

(2023), pp. 1-12, Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, London, Eng., C1

journal article
2022

To the Gut Microbiome and Beyond: The Brain-First or Body-First Hypothesis in Parkinson's Disease

N Nuzum, A Loughman, E Szymlek-Gay, W Teo, A Hendy, H Macpherson

(2022), Vol. 13, pp. 1-6, Frontiers in Microbiology, Lausanne, Switzerland, C1

journal article

The influence of adiposity on the interactions between strength, physical function and cognition among older adults in the Australian Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle (AusDiab) study

N Mundell, P Sethi, K Anstey, H Macpherson, D Dunstan, S Fraser, R Daly

(2022), Vol. 22, BMC Geriatrics, England, C1

journal article

Nonfermented Dairy Intake, but Not Fermented Dairy Intake, Associated with a Higher Risk of Depression in Middle-Age and Older Finnish Men

M Hockey, E Hoare, M Mohebbi, T Tolmunen, S Hantunen, T Tuomainen, H Macpherson, H Staudacher, F Jacka, J Virtanen, T Rocks, A Ruusunen

(2022), Vol. 152, pp. 1916-1926, Journal of Nutrition, United States, C1

journal article

Effects of a multicomponent resistance-based exercise program with protein, vitamin D and calcium supplementation on cognition in men with prostate cancer treated with ADT: Secondary analysis of a 12-month randomised controlled trial

N Mundell, P Owen, J Dalla Via, H MacPherson, R Daly, P Livingston, T Rantalainen, S Foulkes, J Millar, D Murphy, S Fraser

(2022), Vol. 12, BMJ Open, England, C1

journal article

Effects of a 6-Month Multifaceted Diet and Exercise Intervention on Cognition in Older Adults at Risk of Cognitive Decline: The PONDER Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Randomized Trial

H MacPherson, S Brownell, E Harris, R Duckham, S O'Connell, B Meyer, S Mirzaee, R Daly

(2022), Vol. 89, pp. 247-263, Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, Netherlands, C1

journal article
2021

Mediterranean diet and its components: potential to optimize cognition across the lifespan

Sarah Gauci, Lauren Young, Helen Macpherson, David White, Sarah Benson, Andrew Pipingas, Andrew Scholey

(2021), pp. 293-306, Nutraceuticals in Brain Health and Beyond, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, B1

book chapter

Sex-dependent association between selenium status and cognitive performance in older adults

B R. Cardoso, D Hare, H Macpherson

(2021), Vol. 60, pp. 1153-1159, European Journal of Nutrition, Germany, C1

journal article

Altered prefrontal cortex responses in older adults with subjective memory complaints and dementia during dual-task gait: An fNIRS study

W Teo, T Rantalainen, N Nuzum, L Valente, H Macpherson

(2021), Vol. 53, pp. 1324-1333, European Journal of Neuroscience, France, C1

journal article

Omega-3 Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids: Are They Beneficial for Physical and Cognitive Functioning in Older Adults?

R Erhardt, B Cardoso, B Meyer, S Brownell, S O’Connell, S Mirzaee, R Duckham, H Macpherson

(2021), Vol. 25, pp. 454-461, Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging, France, C1

journal article

The Central Mechanisms of Resistance Training and Its Effects on Cognitive Function

Z Chow, A Moreland, H Macpherson, W Teo

(2021), Vol. 51, pp. 2483-2506, Sports Medicine, New Zealand, C1

journal article

Associations of Diet Quality with Midlife Brain Volume: Findings from the UK Biobank Cohort Study

H Macpherson, S McNaughton, K Lamb, C Milte

(2021), Vol. 84, pp. 79-90, Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Inhibition, excitation and bilateral transfer following a unilateral complex finger-tapping task in young and older adults

N Nuzum, W Teo, H Macpherson, A Loughman, E Szymlek-Gay, A Hendy

(2021), Vol. 54, pp. 6608-6617, European Journal of Neuroscience, Chichester, Eng., C1

journal article

Does androgen deprivation impact associations between cognition and strength, fitness and function in community-dwelling men with prostate cancer? A cross-sectional study

N Mundell, P Owen, J Dalla Via, H Macpherson, R Daly, S Fraser

(2021), Vol. 11, BMJ Open, C1

journal article
2020

Gut microbiota differences between healthy older adults and individuals with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review

N Nuzum, A Loughman, E Szymlek-Gay, A Hendy, W Teo, H Macpherson

(2020), Vol. 112, pp. 227-241, Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Modelling Modifiable Predictors of Age-Related Cognitive Decline: Exercise, Aortic Stiffness, and the Importance of Physical Fitness

Greg Kennedy, Denny Meyer, Roy Hardman, Helen Macpherson, Andrew Scholey, Andrew Pipingas

(2020), Vol. 4, pp. 79-89, JOURNAL OF ALZHEIMERS DISEASE REPORTS, Netherlands, C1

journal article

Laboratory-based gait variability and habitual gait entropy do not differentiate community-dwelling older adults from those with subjective memory complaints

T Rantalainen, W Teo, N Ridgers, N Nuzum, L Valente, H Macpherson

(2020), Vol. 80, pp. 20-25, Gait and posture, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Findings of a Pilot Study Investigating the Effects of Mediterranean Diet and Aerobic Exercise on Cognition in Cognitively Healthy Older People Living Independently within Aged-Care Facilities: The Lifestyle Intervention in Independent Living Aged Care (LIILAC) Study

R Hardman, D Meyer, G Kennedy, H MacPherson, A Scholey, A Pipingas

(2020), Vol. 4, Current Developments in Nutrition, United States, C1

journal article
2019

Examining the relationship between nutrition and cerebral structural integrity in older adults without dementia

J Reddan, H Macpherson, D White, A Scholey, A Pipingas

(2019), Vol. 32, pp. 79-98, Nutrition research reviews, Cambridge, Eng., C1

journal article

The Australian Research Council Longevity Intervention (ARCLI) study protocol (ANZCTR12611000487910) addendum: Neuroimaging and gut microbiota protocol 11 Medical and Health Sciences 1103 Clinical Sciences 11 Medical and Health Sciences 1109 Neurosciences

T Simpson, S Deleuil, N Echeverria, M Komanduri, H MacPherson, C Suo, S Gondalia, M Fard, A Pipingas, A Scholey, C Stough

(2019), Vol. 18, Nutrition Journal, England, C1

journal article

High intensity aerobic exercise does not prime the brain for anodal transcranial direct current stimulation

A Hendy, H Macpherson, N Nuzum, P Della Gatta, S Alexander, K Hoy, P Enticott, W Teo

(2019), Vol. 12, pp. 1086-1088, Brain Stimulation, United States, C1

journal article

Multifaceted intervention to enhance cognition in older people at risk of cognitive decline: Study protocol for the Protein Omega-3 and Vitamin D Exercise Research (PONDER) study

H Macpherson, S Brownell, R Duckham, B Meyer, S Mirzaee, R Daly

(2019), Vol. 9, BMJ Open, England, C1

journal article

COQ10 and cognition a review and study protocol for a 90-day randomized controlled trial investigating the cognitive effects of ubiquinol in the healthy elderly

C Stough, M Nankivell, D Camfield, N Perry, A Pipingas, H Macpherson, K Wesnes, R Ou, D Hare, J De Haan, G Head, P Lansjoen, A Langsjoen, B Tan, M Pase, R King, R Rowsell, O Zwalf, Y Rathner, M Cooke, F Rosenfeldt

(2019), Vol. 11, Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, Switzerland, C1

journal article
2018

The association between adherence to a Mediterranean style diet and cognition in older people: the impact of medication

R Hardman, D Meyer, G Kennedy, H Macpherson, A Scholey, A Pipingas

(2018), Vol. 37, pp. 2156-2165, Clinical nutrition, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Glycerophospholipid supplementation as a potential intervention for supporting cerebral structure in older adults

J Reddan, D White, H Macpherson, A Scholey, A Pipingas

(2018), Vol. 10, Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, Switzerland, C1

journal article

Magnetic resonance imaging for assessment of cerebrovascular reactivity and its relationship to cognition: A systematic review

S Catchlove, A Pipingas, M Hughes, H Macpherson

(2018), Vol. 19, BMC Neuroscience, England, C1

journal article

An investigation of cerebral oxygen utilization, blood flow and cognition in healthy aging

S Catchlove, H Macpherson, M Hughes, Y Chen, T Parrish, A Pipingas

(2018), Vol. 13, PLoS ONE, United States, C1

journal article

Physical fitness and aortic stiffness explain the reduced cognitive performance associated with increasing age in older people

Greg Kennedy, Denny Meyer, Roy Hardman, Helen Macpherson, Andrew Scholey, Andrew Pipingas

(2018), Vol. 63, pp. 1307-1316, Journal of alzheimer’s disease, Amsterdam, Netherlands, C1

journal article

Regional Cerebrovascular Reactivity and Cognitive Performance in Healthy Aging

S Catchlove, T Parrish, Y Chen, H Macpherson, M Hughes, A Pipingas

(2018), Vol. 12, Journal of Experimental Neuroscience, United States, C1

journal article

Sensory manipulation results in increased dorsolateral prefrontal cortex activation during static postural balance in sedentary older adults: An fNIRS study

W Teo, A Goodwill, A Hendy, M Muthalib, H Macpherson

(2018), Vol. 8, Brain and Behavior, United States, C1

journal article
2017

How Does Exercise Reduce the Rate of Age-Associated Cognitive Decline? A Review of Potential Mechanisms

G Kennedy, R Hardman, H MacPherson, A Scholey, A Pipingas

(2017), Vol. 55, pp. 1-18, Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, Netherlands, C1

journal article

Cognitive decline in prostate cancer patients undergoing ADT: A potential role for exercise training

N Mundell, R Daly, H Macpherson, S Fraser

(2017), Vol. 24, pp. R145-R155, Endocrine-Related Cancer, England, C1

journal article

A life-long approach to physical activity for brain health

H Macpherson, W Teo, L Schneider, A Smith

(2017), Vol. 9, Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, Switzerland, C1

journal article

Brain functional alterations in Type 2 Diabetes - A systematic review of fMRI studies

H Macpherson, M Formica, E Harris, R Daly

(2017), Vol. 47, pp. 34-46, Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology, United States, C1

journal article
2016

No effect of multivitamin supplementation on central blood pressure in healthy older people: a randomized controlled trial

E Harris, R Rowsell, A Pipingas, H Macpherson

(2016), Vol. 246, pp. 236-242, Atherosclerosis, Shannon, Ireland, C1

journal article

Adherence to a Mediterranean-Style Diet and Effects on Cognition in Adults: A Qualitative Evaluation and Systematic Review of Longitudinal and Prospective Trials

R Hardman, G Kennedy, H Macpherson, A Scholey, A Pipingas

(2016), Vol. 3, Frontiers in Nutrition, Switzerland, C1

journal article

The Effects of Four-Week Multivitamin Supplementation on Mood in Healthy Older Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

H Macpherson, R Rowsell, K Cox, J Reddan, D Meyer, A Scholey, A Pipingas

(2016), Vol. 2016, Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, United States, C1

journal article
2015

The influence of the Mediterranean diet on cognitive health

H Macpherson, J Lee, L Villalon, M Pase, A Pipingas, A Scholey

(2015), pp. 81-89, Mediterranean diet: an evidence-based approach, Cambridge, Mass., B1-1

book chapter

Glucose administration and cognitive function: differential effects of age and effort during a dual task paradigm in younger and older adults.

H Macpherson, B Roberstson, S Sünram-Lea, C Stough, D Kennedy, A Scholey

(2015), Vol. 232, pp. 1135-1142, Psychopharmacology, Berlin, Germany, C1-1

journal article

Switching to a 10-day Mediterranean-style diet improves mood and cardiovascular function in a controlled crossover study

J Lee, M Pase, A Pipingas, J Raubenheimer, M Thurgood, L Villalon, H Macpherson, A Gibbs, A Scholey

(2015), Vol. 31, pp. 647-652, Nutrition, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1

journal article

Acute mood but not cognitive improvements following administration of a single multivitamin and mineral supplement in healthy women aged 50 and above : a randomised controlled trial

H Macpherson, R Rowsell, K Cox, A Scholey, A Pipingas

(2015), Vol. 37, pp. 1-10, Age, Dordrecht, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

A randomised controlled trial investigating the effects of Mediterranean diet and aerobic exercise on cognition in cognitively healthy older people living independently within aged care facilities: the Lifestyle Intervention in Independent Living Aged Care (LIILAC) study protocol [ACTRN12614001133628].

R Hardman, G Kennedy, H Macpherson, A Scholey, A Pipingas

(2015), Vol. 14, pp. 1-10, Nutrition journal, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Improved blood biomarkers but no cognitive effects from 16 weeks of multivitamin supplementation in healthy older adults

E Harris, H Macpherson, A Pipingas

(2015), Vol. 7, pp. 3796-3812, Nutrients, Basel, Switzerland, C1-1

journal article

The acute and sub-chronic effects of cocoa flavanols on mood, cognitive and cardiovascular health in young healthy adults: a randomized, controlled trial.

L Massee, K Ried, M Pase, N Travica, J Yoganathan, A Scholey, H Macpherson, G Kennedy, A Sali, A Pipingas

(2015), Vol. 6, pp. 93-93, Frontiers in Pharmacology, Switzerland, C1-1

journal article

Hippocampal involvement in glucose facilitation of recognition memory: event-related potential components in a dual-task paradigm

Andrew Scholey, David Camfield, Helen Macpherson, Lauren Owen, Philip Nguyen, Con Stough, Leigh Riby

(2015), Vol. 3, pp. 9-20, Nutrition and aging, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article
2014

Effects of multivitamin, mineral and herbal supplement on cognition in younger adults and the contribution of B group vitamins

A Pipingas, D Camfield, C Stough, A Scholey, K Cox, D White, J Sarris, A Sali, H Macpherson

(2014), Vol. 29, pp. 73-82, Human psychopharmacology: clinical and experimental, Chichester, England, C1-1

journal article

Age-related changes to the neural correlates of working memory which emerge after midlife

H Macpherson, D White, K Ellis, C Stough, D Camfield, R Silberstein, A Pipingas

(2014), Vol. 6, Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, Lausanne, Switzerland, C1-1

journal article

Establishing reference values for central blood pressure and its amplification in a general healthy population and according to cardiovascular risk factors

A Herbert, J Cruickshank, S Laurent, P Boutouyrie, H Macpherson

(2014), Vol. 35, pp. 3122-3133, European heart journal, Oxford, Eng., C1-1

journal article
2013

Neurocognition and micronutrients in the elderly

H Macpherson

(2013), pp. 43-70, Advances in Natural Medicines, Nutraceuticals and Neurocognition, B1-1

book chapter

Blood pressure and cognitive function: the role of central aortic and brachial pressures

M Pase, C Stough, N Grima, E Harris, H Macpherson, A Scholey, A Pipingas

(2013), Vol. 24, pp. 2173-2181, Psychological science, London, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Multivitamin-multimineral supplementation and mortality: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

H Macpherson, A Pipingas, M Pase

(2013), Vol. 97, pp. 437-444, American journal of clinical nutrition, Washington, D.C., C1-1

journal article

Glucose enhancement of recognition memory: differential effects on effortful processing but not aspects of 'remember-know' responses

A Scholey, H Macpherson, S Sünram-Lea, J Elliott, C Stough, D Kennedy

(2013), Vol. 64, pp. 544-549, Neuropharmacology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1

journal article
2012

Neurocognitive effects of multivitamin supplementation on the steady state visually evoked potential (SSVEP) measure of brain activity in elderly women

H Macpherson, R Silberstein, A Pipingas

(2012), Vol. 107, pp. 346-354, Physiology and behavior, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1

journal article

Effects of a multivitamin, mineral and herbal supplement on cognition and blood biomarkers in older men: a randomised, placebo-controlled trial

E Harris, H Macpherson, L Vitetta, J Kirk, A Sali, A Pipingas

(2012), Vol. 27, pp. 370-377, Human psychopharmacology, London, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Improved processing speed: online computer-based cognitive training in older adults

T Simpson, D Camfield, A Pipingas, H Macpherson, C Stough

(2012), Vol. 38, pp. 445-458, Educational gerontology, London, Eng., C1-1

journal article

The effects of multivitamins on cognitive performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis

N Grima, M Pase, H Macpherson, A Pipingas

(2012), Vol. 29, pp. 561-569, Journal of alzheimer's disease, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1

journal article

Memory improvements in elderly women following 16 weeks treatment with a combined multivitamin, mineral and herbal supplement: a randomized controlled trial

H Macpherson, K Ellis, A Sali, A Pipingas

(2012), Vol. 220, pp. 351-365, Psychopharmacology, Berlin, Germany, C1-1

journal article
2009

A steady state visually evoked potential investigation of memory and ageing

H Macpherson, A Pipingas, R Silberstein

(2009), Vol. 69, pp. 571-579, Brain and cognition, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1-1

journal article

Funded Projects at Deakin

Australian Competitive Grants

A multi-faceted intervention to enhance cognition in older people at risk of cognitive decline

Dr Helen Macpherson, Prof Robin Daly

NHMRC-ARC Dementia Research Development Fellowships Scheme

  • 2020: $55,553
  • 2019: $108,425
  • 2018: $156,833
  • 2017: $204,112
  • 2016: $112,972

Eating patterns: How do they interact with activity, sleep and mood?

Prof Sarah McNaughton, Prof David Dunstan, Dr Charli Sargent, Prof Tony Worsley, Dr Helen Macpherson

ARC - Discovery Projects

  • 2019: $219,934
  • 2018: $149,302
  • 2017: $141,935

Exploration of the associations between cognitive performance, and dual-tasking, gait, and physical performance in community-dwelling older adults and individuals with Alzheimer's

Dr Helen Macpherson, Dr Timo Rantalainen, Dr Wei-Peng Teo

Alzheimer's Australia Dementia Research Foundation Project Grants

  • 2018: $5,000
  • 2017: $45,000

Feasibility and pilot randomised controlled trial of a co-designed home-based personalised rehabilitative strategy program delivered via Voice-Controlled Intelligent Personal Assistants in older adult

Dr Paul Jansons, A/Prof Michele Callisaya, Dr Helen Macpherson, A/Prof David Scott

Dementia Australia Research Foundation - Project Grant

  • 2023: $20,000
  • 2022: $45,000

Implementing innovative technology promoting self-awareness of brain health and self-determination in obtaining a timely dementia diagnosis

Prof Alison Hutchinson, Dr Helen Macpherson, Prof Tracey Bucknall, Prof Rajesh Vasa, A/Prof Bernice Redley, Dr Jessica Rivera Villicana, Prof Liliana Orellana, Prof Kon Mouzakis

MRFF (NHMRC) - Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Grant Opportunity

  • 2022: $1,044,161

Industry and Other Funding

PhD Scholarship - The association between dairy consumption and mood and cognition

Prof Felice Jacka, Miss Meghan Hockey, Dr Anu Ruusunen, Dr Helen Macpherson, Dr Tetyana Rocks

Australian Rotary Health PhD scholarship

  • 2021: $18,000
  • 2020: $18,000
  • 2019: $11,250

Supervisions

Principal Supervisor
2022

Nathan Nuzum

Thesis entitled: Gut microbiota and lifestyle factors across ageing and Parkinson¿s disease

Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition & Exercise) (High Cost), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

Associate Supervisor
2022

Meghan Hockey

Thesis entitled: The Association Between Dairy Intake and Depression

Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine), School of Medicine