Nerida Klupp

• Qualifications
• Biography
• Research
• Selected Publications
• Grants/Current Projects
• Teaching 
• Awards/Honours
• Professional Activities

Qualifications

Biography

Nerida Klupp has been a Lecturer in the School of Biomedical and Health Sciences since 2005 and has taught at the University of Western Sydney since 1999. She currently teaches research methods and evidence based practice for Bachelor of Health Science programs. Nerida Klupp was awarded 1st Class Honours and the University Medal (Bachelor of Applied Science UWS) for vascular diagnostic research in 2002 and is now in the final year of her Doctor of Philosophy degree with the Centre for Complementary Medicine Research at the University of Western Sydney.

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Research

Nerida Klupp is currently principal investigator for research being conducted through the Cardiovascular Research Group, a collaborative team of researchers from the Centre for Complementary Medicine Research and the Cardiac Health Institute. This research includes a systematic review and clinical trial of the effectiveness of medicinal mushrooms for treatment of cardiovascular risk factors. Ms Klupp’s previous research includes prognostic and diagnostic evaluations of lower limb vascular assessment methods.

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Selected Publications

Klupp, N.L., Chang, D., Hawke, F., Kiat, H., & Grant, S.J., & Bensoussan, A. (2008). Ganoderma lucidum for the treatment of cardiovascular risk factors (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Issue 3. Art. No.:CD007259. DOI:10:1002/14651858.CD007259.

Klupp, N.L. (2008). Review of the book A Guide to Research for Podiatrists. Physical Therapy in Sport, 9, 162-163.

Grant, S.J., Bensoussan, A., Chang, D., Kiat, H., Klupp, N., & Liu, J. (2007). Chinese herbal medicines for people with impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting blood glucose (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Issue 3. Art. No.:CD006690. DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD006690.

Klupp, N.L., & Keenan, A.M. (2007). An evaluation of the reliability and validity of capillary refill time test. The Foot, 17, 15-20.

Klupp, N.L. (2002). Review of the book Caring for Your Feet. Australasian Journal of Podiatric Medicine, 36 (1), 26. 

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Grants/Current Projects

Randomised clinical trial to evaluate effectiveness of Ganoderma lucidum for treatment of type II diabetes in persons with metabolic syndrome (Industry Grant $110, 000).

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Teaching

Nerida Klupp teaches and develops curriculum in research methods, biostatistics and evidence-based practice for the Bachelor of Health Science programs in the School of Biomedical and Health Sciences. Ms Klupp has particular interest in improving student learning outcomes in research and evidence studies with inquiry-led, evidence-based and professionally relevant curriculum frameworks and teaching techniques.
Ms Klupp has also lectured in podiatric medicine with responsibility for teaching high risk podiatric medicine, diabetes and vascular disorders.

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Awards/Honours

University Medal, University of Western Sydney 2002

Australian Postgraduate Award 2005-2008 

Professional Activities

Member Cardiovascular Research Group, Centre for Complementary Medicine Research (UWS) and Cardiac Health Institute, Sydney.

Cochrane Collaboration Reviewer (Heart Group, Metabolism and Endocrine Disorders Group).

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