DrSpencer Roberts
Lecturer in Applied Exercise and Sport Science
Faculty of Health/School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences/Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition
Orcid identifier0000-0002-9095-7070 (opens in a new tab)
- Lecturer in Applied Exercise and Sport ScienceFaculty of Health/School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences/Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition
- +61 3 924 68837 (Work)
- Melbourne Burwood Campus, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Dr Roberts' research examines novel approaches for mitigating the risks and consequences of head impacts (concussive and non-concussive) in collision sport. His research incorporates instrumented mouthguards for monitoring head impact exposures in adult and adolescent athletes (e.g., Rugby, Australian football), and explores the efficacy of novel approaches (e.g., neuroimaging, fluid biomarkers, sleep architecture) for diagnosing and managing potential brain injuries. Dr Roberts is also pursuing projects examining the influence of lifestyle factors, such as sleep, on sport-related concussion risk.
GRANTS
- GRANTConcussion Incidence with Gamegear Nodal Impact Attenuation Headgear: A Multistate, Multimodal Trial in Australian Football, R League and Rugby Union1 Mar 2026 - 30 Nov 2027People funded by this grant:
- McDonald S,
- Roberts S
- GRANTEgg-ProSleep PM: Egg protein pre-bed for improved sleep during perimenopause.1 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2025People funded by this grant:
- Hamilton L,
- Cordova LC,
- Daly R,
- Tan SY,
- Snipe R
- GRANTExploring effective dosage and timing of a -lactalbumin whey protein to improve sleep performance and recovery in athletes.10 Jul 2023 - 9 Jul 2026People funded by this grant:
- Condo D,
- Roberts S,
- Hamilton L