| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2021 |
Campelj, D. G., Timpani, C. A., Cree, T., Petersen, A. C., Hayes, A., Goodman, C. A., & Rybalka, E. (210501). Metronomic 5-fluorouracil delivery primes skeletal muscle for myopathy but does not cause cachexia. Pharmaceuticals, 14(5), doi: 10.3390/ph14050478 |
| 2020 | Campelj, D. G., Timpani, C. A., Petersen, A. C., Hayes, A., Goodman, C. A., & Rybalka, E. (201201). The paradoxical effect of parp inhibitor bgp-15 on irinotecan-induced cachexia and skeletal muscle dysfunction. Cancers, 12(12), (1-28). |
| 2020 |
Altarawneh, M. M., Petersen, A. C., Farr, T., Garnham, A., Broatch, J. R., Halson, S., Bishop, D. J., & McKenna, M. J. (200801). Resistance training upregulates skeletal muscle Na+, K+-ATPase content, with elevations in both |
| 2020 | Kim, K., Reid, B. A., Casey, C. A., Bender, B. E., Ro, B., Song, Q., Trewin, A. J., Petersen, A. C., Kuang, S., & Gavin, T. P. (200101). Effects of repeated local heat therapy on skeletal muscle structure and function in humans. Journal of Applied Physiology, 128(3), (483-492). |
| 2020 | Altarawneh, M. M., Hanson, E. D., Betik, A. C., Petersen, A. C., Hayes, A., & McKenna, M. J. (200101). Effects of testosterone suppression, hindlimb immobilization, and recovery on [3H]ouabain binding site content and Na+, K+-ATPase isoforms in rat soleus muscle. Journal of Applied Physiology, 128(3), (501-513). |
| 2019 |
Beetham, K. S., Howden, E. J., Fassett, R. G., Petersen, A., Trewin, A. J., Isbel, N. M., & Coombes, J. S. (190801). High-intensity interval training in chronic kidney disease: A randomized pilot study. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 29(8), (1197-1204). doi: 10.1111/sms.13436 |
| 2019 | D'Souza, R. F., Zeng, N., Markworth, J. F., Figueiredo, V. C., Hedges, C. P., Petersen, A. C., Della, Gatta., Cameron-Smith, D., & Mitchell, C. J. (190612). Whey protein supplementation post resistance exercise in elderly men induces changes in muscle mirna's compared to resistance exercise alone. Frontiers in Nutrition, 6 |
| 2019 | Fyfe, J. J., Broatch, J. R., Trewin, A. J., Hanson, E. D., Argus, C. K., Garnham, A. P., Halson, S. L., Polman, R. C., Bishop, D. J., & Petersen, A. C. (190101). Cold water immersion attenuates anabolic signaling and skeletal muscle fiber hypertrophy, but not strength gain, following whole-body resistance training. Journal of Applied Physiology, 127(5), (1403-1418). |
| 2019 | Mcquade, R. M., Thaalibi, M. A., Petersen, A. C., Abalo, R., Bornstein, J. C., Rybalka, E., & Nurgali, K. (190101). Co-treatment With BGP-15 exacerbates 5-fluorouracil-induced gastrointestinal dysfunction. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 13(MAY), |
| 2018 | Levinger, P., Downie, C., Nagano, H., Petersen, A., Hayes, A., Sanders, K. M., Cicuttini, F., & Begg, R. (181001). Stepping strategy used to recover balance during an induced fall is associated with impaired function and strength in people with knee osteoarthritis. International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases, 21(10), (1763-1771). |
Key details
Areas of expertise
- Exercise physiology
- Muscle physiology
- Molecular exercise physiology
- Exercise training
- Heat Stress and Heat Shock Proteins
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
About Aaron Petersen
Dr Aaron Petersen obtained his PhD in Exercise Physiology at Victoria University, Melbourne. He undertook post-doctoral training at Deakin University, Melbourne investigating the effects of exercise and diet on skeletal muscle signalling pathways. He has now returned to Victoria University where he is a Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology in the College of Sport and Exercise Science.
Aaron’s research focuses on muscular responses and adaptation to exercise training and environmental stressors. Additionally, Aaron is interested in the molecular mechanisms involved in regulation of muscle mass and identifying strategies to improve muscle mass and function. He is particularly interested in the benefits of chronic heat therapy for the enhancement of muscle function in both sporting and clinical settings.
His research interests include muscle adaptation to exercise training and the benefits of exercise in ageing and disease. Additionally, Aaron is interested in the molecular mechanisms and signalling pathways involved in adaptation to exercise and strategies to enhance the adaptive response. He has a particular interest in heat stress and heat shock proteins.
Aaron has published over 40 peer-reviewed journal articles. He has supervised two Masters by Research and five PhD candidates. He is a member of the Australian Physiological Society and the European College of Sport Science.
Aaron's first notable scientific achievement was awarded to him at age 11, when he received the Te Aroha Primary School prize for science.
Qualifications
- PhD (Exercise Physiology), Victoria University, 2008
Key publications
Aaron has over 56 publications, with a selection listed here.
A more comprehensive list of Aaron's publications is available in the VU Research Repository.
Journal article (showing 10 of 52)
Research funding for the past 5 years
Please note:
- Funding is ordered by the year the project commenced and may continue over several years.
- Funding amounts for contact research are not disclosed to maintain commercial confidentiality.
- The order of investigators is not indicative of the role they played in the research project.
2019
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UPI Postural Support Garment Testing
From: United Pacific Industries
For period: 2019-2020
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Not disclosed |
2018
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INT - 0498 & Sport Compression Regimes
From: APR Intern
For period: 2018-2018
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Not disclosed |
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UPI Postural Support Garment Testing
From: United Pacific Industries
For period: 2018-2018
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Not disclosed |
2017
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UPI Thermoskin testing
From: United Pacific Industries
For period: 2017-2018
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Not disclosed |
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Glerups footwear biomechanical and thermal testing
From: The New Zealand Merino Company Limited
For period: 2017-2017
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Not disclosed |
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Stage 1 Testing services for Ox Exoskeleton.
From: COBALT DESIGN PTY LTD
Other investigators: Prof Rezaul Begg
For period: 2017-2017
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Not disclosed |
Supervision of research students at VU
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
Currently supervised research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | PhD | Principal supervisor |
Currently supervised research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD (3) | Principal supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | PhD | Associate supervisor |
| 1 | PhD | Principal supervisor |
| 1 | Masters by Research | Associate supervisor |
| 1 | Masters by Research | Principal supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD (6) | Associate supervisor |
| PhD (1) | Principal supervisor |
| Masters by Research (1) | Associate supervisor |
| Masters by Research (1) | Principal supervisor |
Key academic roles
| Dates | Role | Department / Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 - Present |
Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology
|
Victoria University |
| Jan 2008 - Dec 2009 |
Post-doctoral research fellow
|
Deakin University |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Jan 2010 -
Present
|
Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology
Victoria University |
| Jan 2008 -
Dec 2009
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Post-doctoral research fellow
Deakin University |
Awards
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2019 |
Australian Sports Medicine Federation Fellows Award, 2005: Best Paper (Performance Enhancement and Basic Science) - Australian Sports Medicine Federation |
Professional memberships
- Professional member, Australian Physiological Society
- Professional member, European College of Sports Science
Media appearances
13th August 2019
ABC Radio Afternoons with Richelle Hunt Invited expert on exercise in different environments
