Researcher

Dr Ria Arnold

Keywords

Fields of Research (FoR)

Neurosciences, Neurology and Neuromuscular Diseases, Nephrology and Urology, Endocrinology

Biography

Dr Ria Arnold is an NHRMC Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Lecturer in the Department of Exercise Physiology, School of Health Sciences, UNSW. She is also an Accredited Exercise Physiologist.

Dr Arnold's research is focused on improving outcomes for people with peripheral neuropathy caused by diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Her studies span pathophysiological investigations, clinical trials, and health systems research. Her research...view more

Dr Ria Arnold is an NHRMC Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Lecturer in the Department of Exercise Physiology, School of Health Sciences, UNSW. She is also an Accredited Exercise Physiologist.

Dr Arnold's research is focused on improving outcomes for people with peripheral neuropathy caused by diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Her studies span pathophysiological investigations, clinical trials, and health systems research. Her research program is also examining the role of Exercise Physiology as part of multidisciplinary care teams of dialysis and CKD patients. Her studies are working to identify pragmatic indicators for referral to exercise professionals and work toward equitable access to allied health in this context


My Grants

2018-21: Arnold, UNSW School of Medical Science Early Career Support Grant, UNSW $30,000

2016-18: Arnold, Rebecca Cooper Foundation Medical Research Grant $24,900

2015- 21: Arnold, NHMRC Early Career Fellowship $356,439

2014-14: Arnold,  Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds Short Term Travel Fellowship $7,138

2012: Arnold, Pfizer Travel Sponsorship $5,000

2011 : Arnold, JDRF/Macquarie Foundation Early-Stage Scientist Research Travel Grant $4,000


My Qualifications

2013 PhD Clinical Neurophysiology, UNSW

2008 BSc Health and Exercise Science (Hons) UNSW 


My Awards

2020 Recipient of the UNSW School of Medical Science, Paper of the month October 

2017 Recipient of the UNSW School of Medical Science, New Researcher of the Year Award

2015  Shortlisted for the Australian Diabetes Society Clinical Young Investigator Award at the Australian Diabetes Society Meeting, SA.

2014  Recipient of the UNSW Mark Rowe Prize - For outstanding doctoral thesis in Neurophysiology UNSW.

2013  Recipient of the UNSW Dean’s List Award - For Outstanding Research by PhD Candidate, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW.

2012  Recipient of the European Renal Association Young Investigator Award at the 49th Annual ERA Congress, Paris, France.

2011  Recipient of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Neurologists Best Free Communication Award the 14th Biennial Clinical Neurophysiology Workshop QLD.

2011   Recipient of the Tow Prize for Best Oral Communication at the Coast Medical Association/Combined Prince of Wales Campus Hospital. NSW.

2010   Recipient of the UWS Student Presentation Prize at the Australian Society for Medical Research Meeting, NSW.

2008   Recipient of the UNSW School of Medical Sciences Prize – For highest 4yr aggregate mark Health & Exercise Science, UNSW.


My Research Supervision


Areas of supervision

My area of specialty is neurological complications and physical limitations associated with metabolic diseases. This work helps identify the impact of neuromuscular on daily life and individuals' ability to engage with physical activity. This work also focuses on the improvement of health outcomes for individuals living with chronic and complex conditions and improving access to allied health services.

 

 


Currently supervising

Peripheral Neuropathy in CKD: impact, screening and natural history 

Examining the implications of self-reported physical limitation CKD; 

Evaluating Outcomes of the Prince of Wales Healthy Aging Program (Community Exercise Program)


My Teaching

I convene the 3rd year Exercise Physiology Course HESC3592; Neuromuscular Rehabilitation

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