ProfessorRobin Daly
Chair In Exercise And Ageing
Faculty of Health/School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences/Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition
- Chair In Exercise And AgeingFaculty of Health/School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences/Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition
- +61 3 924 46040 (Work)
- Melbourne Burwood Campus, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Professor Daly's program of research focuses on the effects of exercise and nutrition and the interaction of these two factors for preventing and managing chronic diseases such as osteoporosis, sarcopenia, falls, type 2 diabetes, MASLD, certain types of cancers as well as cognitive related disorders. He has extensive experience in the development and evaluation of large and complex clinical intervention, translational and implementation research trials, particularly in older adults. His research expertise and interests also include: the use of state-of-the-art non-invasive methods (MRI and QCT) for assessing body composition, bone strength and abdominal aortic calcification; and health issues related to vitamin D deficiency, low grade systemic inflammation and dietary protein in the elderly. He also has a special interest in the role of digital technologies as a model of healthcare service delivery to manage chronic conditions in older adults.
Knowledge Areas
Exercise, nutrition, protein, vitamin D, calcium, fortified foods and dietary supplements, osteoporosis, falls, sarcopenia, type 2 diabetes, cancer, cognitive related disorders, randomised controlled trials, implementation science, healthy ageing, elderly.
GRANTS
- GRANTPlant-based Protein for Sustainability and Healthy Aging - Growing demand for horticultural produce through the protein transition20 Jun 2025 - 11 Feb 2028People funded by this grant:
- Tieland M,
- Liem G,
- Daly R,
- Keast R,
- Livingstone K
- GRANTTeleCARE: A personalised, clinician-supported, virtual care telehealth exercise, nutrition, education, behaviour change and peer support model for cancer-related fatigue1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2030People funded by this grant:
- Daly R,
- Bolam K,
- Howden E,
- Via JD,
- Hutchinson A
- 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
- CONTRACT RESEARCHAwareness, knowledge and perceptions of muscle health and the disease sarcopenia amongst Australian middle-aged and older adults and general practitioners (GPs) and practice nurses.15 Jan 2024 - 31 May 2024People funded by this grant:
- Daly R,
- Scott D
- GRANTINTEgRating post-FRACTure care into primary care (INTERFRACT): Development of a post-fracture care pathway for the primary care setting1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2024People funded by this grant:
- Talevski J,
- Daly R,
- Beauchamp A,
- Thomas S
- GRANTTeleFFIT - A personalized, telehealth exercise and lifestyle risk factor management program to reduce falls and fracture risk in older adults: A 12-month hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial1 Jun 2020 - 31 Aug 2025People funded by this grant:
- Daly R,
- Bennell K,
- Scott D,
- Ebeling P,
- Maier A
- GRANTCan Reducing Sitting Time Influence Sustained Glycaemic Control in Middle-Aged and Older Office Workers with Type 2 Diabetes?1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2022People funded by this grant:
- Dunstan D,
- Owen N,
- Eakin E,
- Biddle S,
- Healy G
- CONTRACT RESEARCHHabitually Sedentary Study1 Nov 2016 - 31 Oct 2018People funded by this grant:
- Robin Daly
- FELLOWSHIPA multi-faceted intervention to enhance cognition in older people at risk of cognitive decline1 Jan 2016 - 30 Sep 2022People funded by this grant:
- Macpherson H,
- Daly R
- CONTRACT RESEARCHMaterials for implementation of the Osteocise program13 Apr 2015 - 17 Apr 2015People funded by this grant:
- Robin Daly
- CONTRACT RESEARCHEffects of protein and exercise on muscle and cognitive health1 May 2013 - 25 Dec 2016People funded by this grant:
- Daly R,
- Nowson C,
- Kidgell D
- GRANTDoes a Whey-Protein and Vitamin D Enriched Drink Enhance the Health Benefits of the Lift for Life Resistance Training Program in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes?1 Jan 2013 - 31 Dec 2015People funded by this grant:
- Daly R,
- Dunstan D,
- Nowson C,
- Kerr D
- GRANTEffects of dual task functional power training on falls in the elderly? An 18-month community-based randomised controlled trial1 Jan 2013 - 31 Dec 2016People funded by this grant:
- Daly R,
- Nowson C,
- Taaffe D,
- Sanders K,
- Hill K
- GRANTThe effects of sedentary behaviour on Children's cardiometabolic risk independent of physical activity1 Apr 2011 - 30 Jun 2013People funded by this grant:
- Salmon J,
- Hume C,
- Daly R,
- Robinson S-J
- FELLOWSHIPLifestyle prescription for improving musculoskeletal health and function throughout the lifespan31 Jan 2011 - 31 Dec 2011People funded by this grant:
- Robin Daly
- GRANTCapturing the therapeutic value of dairy bioactives that target major health challenges facing our aging population1 Oct 2009 - 30 Jun 2012People funded by this grant:
- Daly R,
- Cameron-Smith D,
- Snow R
- GRANTDoes increased consumption of lean red meat with regular exercise reduce inflammation and enhance the effects on muscle health and functional performance in elderly women?23 Jun 2008 - 1 Jul 2011People funded by this grant:
- Nowson C,
- Daly R,
- Dunstan D
- FELLOWSHIPLifestyle prescription for improving musculoskeletal health and function throughout the lifespan1 Jan 2007 - 31 Dec 2011People funded by this grant:
- Robin Daly
- GRANTPhysical activity in adults with type 2 diabetes1 Jan 2007 - 31 Dec 2009People funded by this grant:
- Dunstan D,
- Ball K,
- Salmon J,
- Crawford D,
- Daly R
- GRANTCommonwealth Institute Longitudinal Health Study of the role of physical activity and the specialised movement educational program on the health and development of primary school children beginning in11 Apr 2006 - 1 Mar 2012People funded by this grant:
- Ducher G,
- Daly R,
- Bass S,
- Seibel M,
- Naughton G