Researcher

My Expertise

Exercise for people living with and beyond cancer

Biography

I am the Discipline Lead of Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology within the School of Health Sciences at UNSW. I lead a wonderful team of academics and clinicians aiming to optimise learning and outcomes for exercise science, exercise physiology, and physiotherapy students.

My program of research aims to reduce cancer progression and improve disease- and treatment-related symptoms through exercise. My research team have each achieved...view more

I am the Discipline Lead of Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology within the School of Health Sciences at UNSW. I lead a wonderful team of academics and clinicians aiming to optimise learning and outcomes for exercise science, exercise physiology, and physiotherapy students.

My program of research aims to reduce cancer progression and improve disease- and treatment-related symptoms through exercise. My research team have each achieved success across employment, publications, funding, and awards. Our research has had considerable impact, including changes to policy and practice, which has significantly enhanced the exercise services provided to thousands of men and women living with and beyond cancer.


My Grants

I have >40 successful research grants as chief investigator (50% as principal investigator) totaling ~$7 million in research funding

*denotes my research higher degree students/graduates

  1. Trost S, Baque E, Carty C, Skinner T, Steadman P, Tweedy S. Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a consumer co-designed exercise program in survivors of paediatric sarcoma. 2024-2026. World Cancer Research Fund. ~AU$115,000 (£60,000).
  2. Skinner T, Beck B, Hart N, Kay S, McDonald M, Mollee P, *Nicol J. (2023-2026). Rebuilding bone with exercise in multiple myeloma. World Cancer Research Fund. ~AU$630,000 (£350,000).
  3. *Rose G, *Cornish R, McGregor B, Skinner T. (2022). UQ Healthy Living multicomponent survivorship program for older adults: A pilot study. Community Health Centre’s Improving Health in Later Life Pilot Grant. AU$4,000.
  4. Skinner T, Dekker M, Jenkins D, Coombes J, *Boytar A. (2021). Effect of high intensity interval training (HIIT) on human gut microbiome functional diversity, inflammation and body composition in colorectal cancer survivors. Centre of Research Excellence in Digestive Health Pilot Grant. AU$30,000.
  5. McCarthy A, Skinner T, Turner M, Anderson D, Khan A, Bailey T, Porter-Steele J, Young L. (2020-2024). EnhAnCing treatment oUtcoMes after gynaEcological caNcer (ACUMEN): Using exercise to promote health after cancer therapy. Medical Researchers Future Fund RCRDUN. AU$2,241,455
  6. Skinner T, Bailey T, Hyde M, McCarthy S. (2020-2021). Feasibility, acceptability and preliminary efficacy of an exercise program to ameliorate neurotoxicities in people with colorectal and breast cancer living in disadvantaged areas. HaBS Collaborative Seed Grant. AU$24,594
  7. Chung E, Rhee H, McCarthy A, *McAllister S, Skinner T, Coombes J. (2020-2021). Effects of exercise on erectile and cardiovascular function in men with prostate cancer. Metro South Health 2020 Project Grant. AU$98,211
  8. Hill M, Skinner T, Mollee P, Woodrow C, Nicol A, *Nicol J. (2019-2021). Benefits and Mechanisms of ExeRcise in Multiple Myeloma (BeaMER-MM). BDHP MRFF Rapid Applied Research Translation. AU$574,860
  9. McCarthy A, Skinner T, Balaam S, Bailey T, Chan C, Laing B. (2020). Harmonising the content, processes and outcome measures of a women’s cancer research program in Australia, Hong Kong and New Zealand. UQ Global Strategy and Partnerships Seed Funding. AU$5,738
  10. Bartlett P, Riek S, Skinner T, Blackmore D, *Schaumberg M, Ziaei M, Bath M. (2019-2021). Prevention of dementia in ageing by improving cognition through exercise. Stafford Fox Foundation. AU$1,400,000
  11. Skinner T, Hill M, Mollee P, Weber N, *Nicol J, Woodrow C, Smith M. (2019). The MyeEx Study: the effect of an individualised exercise intervention on functional, biological and quality of life outcomes in patients with multiple myeloma. Brisbane Diamantina’s Health Partners. AU$17,500
  12. Skinner T, Coombes J, *Vear N. (2019-2024). GAP4 exercise and metabolic health project. Movember Foundation. AU$271,922
  13. Chung E, Coombes J, Skinner T, Bailey T. (2019). Effects of exercise on erectile function and cardiovascular health in men with prostate cancer: a feasibility study. HABS /Medicine Collaborative Grant. AU$39,209
  14. Jenkins D, Mattarollo S, Skinner T. (2019). The influence of exercise intensity on the inflammatory, immune, and cytokine response in colorectal cancer survivors. HABS /Medicine Collaborative Grant. AU$39,991
  15. Skinner T, Mollee P, Smith M. (2019). Safety, feasibility, acceptability and efficacy of exercise in patients with multiple myeloma: a pilot study. HABS /Medicine Collaborative Grant. AU$39,218
  16. Skinner T. (2019). Transdisciplinary Research in Energetics and Cancer (TREC) Training Fellowship. Yale University and U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI). ~AU$5,000
  17. Skinner T, *Vear N. (2018-2020). An evidence-based intervention (“Fit for Treatment”) to prevent taxane-induced neurotoxicity in breast cancer patients: An effectiveness-implementation hybrid study. Metro South Health Services. AU$108,000
  18. *Atkinson G, *Schaumberg M, Skinner T. (2018). Preventing cognitive decline: could exercise-induced inflammatory responses be the key? Sports Medicine Australia Research Grant. AU$2,000
  19. Jenkins D, Aitken J, Chambers S, Dunn J, Skinner T. (2017-2023). Peer support in maintaining physical activity and health following an exercise training intervention for cancer survivors: A randomised controlled trial. NHMRC Partnership Grant & Cancer Council Queensland. AU$173,260
  20. Skinner T, Wright O, *Baguley B. (2016-2020). TrueNTH Solutions: an integrated multi-component intervention to improve the lives of men with prostate cancer in Australia. Movember Foundation. AU$129,826
  21. McCarthy A, Anderson D, Skinner T, McPhail S, Hill M, Coombes B, Jones L, Mitchell E, Arneil M. (2017-2020). An evidence-based intervention (“Fit for Treatment”) to prevent taxane-induced neurotoxicity in breast cancer patients: An effectiveness-implementation hybrid study. Queensland Government Department of Health. AU$120,000
  22. Skinner T. (2017). Exercise Oncology: more than just sets and reps. Clinical Oncology Society of Australia Travel Grant. AU$610
  23. Skinner T. (2016). UQ Exercise Oncology: engagement, innovation and learning. UQ Promoting Women Fellowship. AU$15,792
  24. Skinner T, Jenkins D, Dunn J, Chambers S, Aitken J, *Adlard K, *Bolam K, Gomersall S. (2016-2018). Peer support: the key to exercise maintenance in cancer survivors? A pilot study. 2016 ESSA Tom Penrose Community Grant. AU$15,970
  25. Gomersall S, Skinner T, Fjeldsoe B, Healy G, Eakin E. (2016). A pilot study of a text message intervention to improve whole-of-day activity in cancer survivors participating in clinical exercise rehabilitation. HABS /M+BS Collaborative Grant. AU$39,342
  26. Jenkins D, Hill M, Skinner T. (2016). The anti-carcinogenic mechanism of exercise intensity on colorectal cancer. HABS /M+BS Collaborative Grant. AU$39,907
  27. Skinner T, *Morris K, Osborne M, Shephard M, Jenkins D. (2015). The energetics of swimming: the role of the upper and lower limbs in performance. Queensland Academy of Sport. AU$8,898
  28. Burton N, Gullo M, Connor J, Skinner T. (2015). Does exercise enhance the efficacy of cognitive-behavioural therapy for cannabis dependence? Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences Seed Funding. AU$23,000
  29. Skinner T, Peeters G, Brauer S, Lagasca C, Glindemann D. (2014-2015). Fun 'n fitness: Evaluation of the Churches of Christ in Queensland falls prevention exercise program for its aged care residents. Churches of Christ Queensland. AU$35,010
  30. Skinner T, Tweedy S, Engstrom C, Lichtwark G, Lagasca C, Brown W, Wright O, Ward L, Peeters GMEE, Connick M, Taaffe D, Jenkins D, Osborne M, Leveritt M, Coombes J, Shephard M, Beckman E, Croci I, *Schaumberg M. (2014). Musculoskeletal assessment platform. UQ Major Equipment & Infrastructure and NHMRC Equipment Grants. AU$100,000
  31. Skinner T, Jenkins D. (2014). Recumbent ergometer. The Cancer Council Queensland Community Grants Program. AU$4,985
  32. Graham T, Skinner T. (2014). Travel award for Professor Terry Graham, Canada to visit The University of Queensland. UQ Travel Awards for International Collaborative Research. AU$2,730
  33. Coombes J, Brown W, Trost S, Macdonald G, Isbel N, Skinner T, Wright O, Leveritt M, Launikois DB, Gobe G, Peake J, Ward L, Fassett R. (2014). Cellular metabolic respirometry and enzymatic assessment suite. UQ Major Equipment & Infrastructure and NHMRC Equipment Grants. AU$128,946
  34. Jenkins D, Skinner T, *Bolam K, Chambers S, Owens J and Gatford J. (2013-2014). What exercise is the most effective in improving the health of colorectal cancers? Queensland Health (Remserv). AU$19,000
  35. Skinner T, Peeters G, Brauer S, Lagasca C, Glindemann D. (2013-2014). Untangling the balancing act. Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences strategic seed funding. AU$9,965
  36. Skinner T. (2013). Young Scholar Travel Grant. Gatorade Sports Science Institute. AU$2,484
  37. Kelly V, Skinner T. (2012-2013). Assessment of physical conditioning program. Airservices Australia. AU$16,500
  38. Skinner TL. (2012-2013). The effect of high-impact exercise on the bone health of community-dwelling middle-aged and older men: A randomized controlled trial. UQ Early Career Researcher Grant. AU$36,000
  39. Rynne S, Hay P, Skinner T, Kelly V, McCuaig L. (2012). Evaluation of Airservices Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) physical and functional testing. Airservices Australia. $54,710
  40. Skinner T. (2012). Cancer continuing education grant. Exercise and Sports Science Australia. AU$210
  41. Hay P, Engstrom C, Skinner T, *Schaumberg M. (2012). An evaluation of an integrated system for online clinical assessment of practical skills (eCAPS) for eLearning programs. School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences. AU$20,000
  42. Bauer J, Skinner T, Isenring L, Wright O, Coombes J, Capra S, Fassett R, Burton N, Carroll T, Ward L, Jenkins D, Brown W, Osborne M. (2012). Clinical and nutritional biomarker platform. UQ Major Equipment & Infrastructure and NHMRC Equipment Grants. Major Equipment & Infrastructure & 2011 NHMRC Equipment Grants. AU$209,741
  43. Skinner T. (2011-2012). The effect of caffeine on endurance cycling performance in women. UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Grant. AU$12,000
  44. Coombes J, Brown W, Carroll T, Cooke M, Cresswell A, Fassett R, Jenkins D, Osborne M, Peake J, Skinner T, Taaffe D. (2011). A metabolic stress testing suite for clinical exercise physiology, sports science and sports nutrition research. UQ Major Equipment & Infrastructure and NHMRC Equipment Grants. AU$160,000

My Qualifications

PhD (Exercise Science), UQ, Australia

Graduate Certificate (Higher Education), UQ, Australia

Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement - Exercise Science) (Honours), UQ, Australia


My Awards

Research Awards

Yale University and U.S. National Cancer Institute TREC Fellowship (2019)

UQ Faculty of Health & Behavioural Sciences Early Career Researcher Award (2017)

UQ School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences Early Career Researcher Award (2016)

UQ School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences Early Career Researcher Award (2015)

The Australian Sports Medicine Federation Fellows Award: Wendy Ey Award Finalist (2015)

Exercise and Sports Science Australia: Aspire Academy Early Career Researcher Award Finalist – Exercise Science and Health (2014)

Gatorade Sports Science Institute Young Scholar Award (2013)

The Australian Sports Medicine Federation Fellows Award: John Sutton Award for Best New Investigator – Exercise and Sports Science (2012)

Exercise and Sports Science Australia / Sports Dieticians Australia Award: Best Scientific Paper in Sports Nutrition (2012)

The Australian Sports Medicine Federation Fellows Award: John Sutton Award for Best New Investigator – Exercise and Sports Science (2011)

Human Movement Studies Post Graduate Conference UQ Sport Award: Best Presentation in Sports Science (2010)

Sports Medicine Australia QLD Branch Emerging Researchers Award (2010)

Teaching and Service Awards

School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences Above and Beyond Award, UQ (2016)

Promoting Women Fellowship (2016)

Faculty of Health & Behavioural Sciences Award for Teaching Excellence, UQ (2014)

School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award, UQ (2010)

School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award, UQ (2009)

School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award, UQ (2007)

Bachelor of Arts Most Effective Teacher Nomination, UQ (2007)


My Research Activities

I have >100 publications, including 2 co-edited books and multiple national position statements and factsheets.

*denotes my research higher degree students/graduates

 

Books

  1. Coombes JS, Skinner TL. (Editors). (2022). Exercise and Sport Science Australia’s Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment. Second Edition. Elsevier; Chatswood, Australia.
  2. Coombes JS, Skinner TL. (Editors). (2014). Exercise and Sport Science Australia’s Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment. Elsevier; Chatswood, Australia.

 

Book Chapters

  1. Skinner TL, Newton RU, Haff GG. (2022). Neuromuscular Strength, Power and Strength Endurance. In: Coombes, JS, Skinner TL. (Eds). Exercise and Sport Science Australia’s Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment. Second Edition. Elsevier; Chatswood, Australia.
  2. Skinner TL, Slater G, Pritchard-Peschek KR. (2022). Anthropometry. In: Coombes JS, Skinner TL. (Eds). Exercise and Sport Science Australia’s Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment. Second Edition. Elsevier; Chatswood, Australia.
  3. Skinner TL, Coombes J, Leicht A. (2022). Test Accuracy, Reliability and Validity. In: Coombes JS, Skinner TL. (Eds). Exercise and Sport Science Australia’s Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment. Second Edition. Elsevier; Chatswood, Australia.
  4. Skinner TL, Bolam KA*. (2022). Functional Measures. In: Coombes JS, Skinner TL. (Eds). Exercise and Sport Science Australia’s Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment. Second Edition. Elsevier; Chatswood, Australia.
  5. Skinner TL, Jenkins DG, Binnie M. (2022). High Intensity Exercise. In: Coombes JS, Skinner TL. (Eds). Exercise and Sport Science Australia’s Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment. Second Edition. Elsevier; Chatswood, Australia.
  6. Cross T, Morris N, Saberpathy S, van Rosendal SP, Skinner TL, Coombes J. (2022). Pulmonary Function. In: Coombes JS, Skinner TL. (Eds). Exercise and Sport Science Australia’s Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment. Second Edition. Elsevier; Chatswood, Australia.
  7. Bishop D, Skinner TL, Jamnick N. (2022). Lactate Threshold. In: Coombes JS, Skinner TL. (Eds). Exercise and Sport Science Australia’s Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment. Second Edition. Elsevier; Chatswood, Australia.
  8. Brancato T, Lark S, Skinner TL. (2022). Flexibility. In: Coombes JS, Skinner TL. (Eds). Exercise and Sport Science Australia’s Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment. Second Edition. Elsevier; Chatswood, Australia.
  9. McCarthy AL, Fenech M, Keating SE, Skinner TL. (2016). Prevention of chronic conditions and cancer. In: Koczwara B. (Ed). Cancer and chronic conditions: addressing the problem of multimorbidity in cancer patients and survivors. Springer; Sydney, Australia.
  10. Jenkins DG, Skinner TL, *Bolam KA. (2015). Physiological changes affecting nutritional needs of master’s athletes and older exercisers, in Nutrition and Performance in Masters Athletes, CRC Press/Taylor and Francis.
  11. Skinner TL, Caillaud C. (2014). Equipment Calibration and Verification. In: Coombes JS, Skinner TL. (Eds). Exercise and Sport Science Australia’s Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment. Elsevier; Chatswood, Australia.
  12. Skinner TL, Slater G, Pritchard-Peschek KR. (2014). Anthropometry. In: Coombes JS, Skinner TL. (Eds). Exercise and Sport Science Australia’s Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment. Elsevier; Chatswood, Australia.
  13. Bishop D, Skinner TL. (2014). Lactate Threshold. In: Coombes JS, Skinner TL. (Eds). Exercise and Sport Science Australia’s Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment. Elsevier; Chatswood, Australia.
  14. Skinner TL, Newton RU, Haff GG. (2014). Neuromuscular Strength, Power and Strength Endurance. In: Coombes JS, Skinner TL. (Eds). Exercise and Sport Science Australia’s Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment. Elsevier; Chatswood, Australia.
  15. Lark S, Brancato T, Skinner TL. (2014). Flexibility. In: Coombes JS, Skinner TL. (Eds). Exercise and Sport Science Australia’s Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment. Elsevier; Chatswood, Australia.
  16. Skinner TL, Gray A, Jenkins DG. (2014). High Intensity Exercise. In: Coombes JS, Skinner TL. (Eds). Exercise and Sport Science Australia’s Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment. Elsevier; Chatswood, Australia.
  17. Skinner TL, *Bolam KA. (2014). Functional Measures. In: Coombes JS, Skinner TL. (Eds). Exercise and Sport Science Australia’s Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment. Elsevier; Chatswood, Australia.
  18. Skinner TL, van Rosendal SP. (2014). Laboratory Safety, Cleaning and Disinfecting. In: Coombes JS, Skinner TL. (Eds). Exercise and Sport Science Australia’s Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment. Elsevier; Chatswood, Australia.
  19. Morris N, Cross T, Saberpathy S, van Rosendal SP, Skinner TL. (2014). Pulmonary Function. In: Coombes JS, Skinner TL. (Eds). Exercise and Sport Science Australia’s Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment. Elsevier; Chatswood, Australia.

 

Original Investigations

  1. Hart NH, *Wallen MP, *Farley MJ, Haywood D, *Boytar AN, Secombe K, Joseph R, Chan RJ, Kenkhuis MF, Buffart LM, Skinner TL, Wardill HR. Exercise and the gut microbiome: implications for supportive care in cancer. Support Care Cancer. 2023;31(12):724.
  2. Jenkins DG, *Devin JL, Weston K, Jenkins J, Skinner TL. Benefits beyond cardiometabolic health: the potential of frequent high intensity 'exercise snacks. 2023;601(21):4691-4697.
  3. *Nicol JL, *Cunningham B, Woodrow C, *Adlard K, Papinczak Z, Spence RR, *Boytar AN, Mollee P, Weber N, Nicol AJ, Hill MM, Skinner TL. Safety, Feasibility, and Acceptability of a Multi-Site Individualized Exercise Intervention for People with Multiple Myeloma. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2023;55(12):2214-2227.
  4. *Farley, MJ, Bartlett, DB, Schaumburg, MA, Skinner, TL, Jenkins, DG. Interleukin-15 and its role in exercise, immunotherapy, and cancer outcomes. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2023;55(3):558-568.
  5. *Boytar AN, Dekker-Nitert M, Morrison M, Skinner TL, Jenkins JG. Exercise-induced changes to the human gut microbiota and implications for colorectal cancer: A narrative review. Journal of Physiology. 2022;600(24):5189-5201.
  6. *Rose GL, *Farley MJ, *Flemming NB, Skinner TL, Keating SE, *Schaumberg MA. Between-day reliability of cytokines and adipokines for application in research and practice. Frontiers in Physiology. 2022;13:967169.
  7. *Baguley BJ, *Adlard K, Jenkins DG, Wright ORL, Skinner TL. Mediterranean-style dietary pattern with high intensity interval training in men with prostate cancer treated with androgen deprivation therapy: A pilot randomised control trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2022;19(9):5709.
  8. *Nicol JL, Woodrow C, *Cunningham B, Mollee P, Weber N, Smith MD, Nicol AJ, Gordon LG, Hill MM, Skinner TL. An Individualized Exercise Intervention for People with Multiple Myeloma – Study Protocol of a Randomized Waitlist-controlled Trial. Current Oncology. 2022 29(2):901-923.
  9. *Rose GL, *Farley MJ, Ward LC, Slater GJ, Skinner TL, Keating SE, *Schaumberg MA. Accuracy of body composition measurement techniques across the age-span. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. 2022 47(5):482-494.
  10. Yates P, Carter R, Cockerell R, Cowan D, Dixon C, Magnus A, Newton R, Hart N, Galvao D, *Baguley B, Denniston N, Skinner T, Couper J, Emery J, Frydenberg M, Liu W. Evaluating a multicomponent survivorship program for men with prostate cancer in Australia: A single cohort study. BMJ Open. 2022 12(2):e049802.
  11. *Nicol JL, Hill MM, Burton NW, Skinner TL. Promoting Exercise for Patients with Multiple Myeloma: Attitudes and Practices of Clinical Haematologists. Journal of Cancer Survivorship. 2022;16(3):688-695.
  12. Yates P, Carter R, Cockerell R, Cowan D, Dixon C, Magnus A, Newton R, Hart N, Galvao D, *Baguley B, Denniston N, Skinner T, Couper J, Emery J, Frydenberg M, Liu W. An integrated multicomponent care model for men affected by prostate cancer: A feasibility study of TrueNTH Australia. Pyscho-oncology. 2021 30(9):1544-1554.
  13. *Baguley BJ, Skinner TL, Jenkins DG, Wright ORL. Mediterranean-style dietary pattern improves cancer-related fatigue and quality of life in men with prostate cancer treated with androgen deprivation therapy: A pilot randomised control trial. Clin Nutr. 2021 Jan;40(1):245-254.
  14. *Rose GL, *Farley MJ, Slater GJ, Ward LC, Skinner TL, Keating SE, Schaumberg MA. How body composition techniques measure up for reliability across the age-span. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2021 114(1):281-294.
  15. Bailey TG, Mielke GI, Skinner TL, Anderson D, Porter-Steele J, Balaam S, Young L, McCarthy AL. Physical activity and menopausal symptoms in women who have received menopause-inducing cancer treatments: Results from the Women's Wellness after Cancer Program. Menopause. 2020 28(2):142-149
  16. *Hoffmann S, Skinner TL, van Rosendal SP, Emmerton LM, Jenkins DG. Comparison of training responses and performance adaptations in endurance-trained men and women performing high-intensity interval training. J Sports Sci. 2020 Dec 15:1-11.
  17. *Hoffmann SM, Skinner TL, van Rosendal SP, Osborne MA, Emmerton LM, Jenkins DG. The Efficacy of the Lactate Threshold: A Sex-Based Comparison. J Strength Cond Res. 2020 Nov;34(11):3190-3198.
  18. *Nicol JL, Woodrow C, Burton NW, Mollee P, Nicol AJ, Hill MM, Skinner TL. Physical Activity in People with Multiple Myeloma: Associated Factors and Exercise Program Preferences. J Clin Med. 2020 Oct 13;9(10):3277.
  19. Kiss N, Loeliger J, Findlay M, Isenring E, *Baguley BJ, Boltong A, Butler A, Deftereos I, Eisenhuth M, Fraser S, Fichera R, Griffin H, Hayes S, Jeffery E, Johnson C, Lomma C, van der Meij B, McIntyre C, Nicholls T, Pugliano L, Skinner TL, Stewart J, Bauer J. Clinical Oncology Society of Australia: Position Statement on Cancer-Related Malnutrition and Sarcopenia. Nutrition & Dietetics. 2020 77(4):416-425
  20. Korman NH, Fox H, Skinner TL, Dodd C, Suetani S, Chapman J, Parker S, Dark FL, Rosenbaum S, Collins C, Siskind D. Feasibility and Acceptability of a Student-Led Lifestyle (Diet and Exercise) Intervention within a Real-World Residential Rehabilitation Setting for People with Severe Mental Illness, GO HEART; (Group Occupation, Heath, Exercise And Rehabilitation Treatment). Frontiers in Psychiatry. 2020 11:319.
  21. Kilbreath SL, Ward LC, Davis GM, Degnim AC, Hackett DA, Skinner TL, Black D. Reduction of breast lymphoedema secondary to breast cancer: a randomised controlled exercise trial. Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2020 Nov;184(2):459-467.
  22. *Schaumberg MA, Stanley J, Jenkins DG, Hume EA, Janse de Jonge XAK, Emmerton LM, Skinner TL. Oral Contraceptive Use Influences On-Kinetic Adaptations to Sprint Interval Training in Recreationally-Active Women. Front Physiol. 2020 Jun 12;11:629.
  23. Mitchell LJG, *Morris KS, Bolam KA, Pritchard-Peschek KR, Skinner TL, Shephard ME. The non-linear relationship between sum of 7 skinfolds and fat and lean mass in elite swimmers. J Sports Sci. 2020 Oct;38(20):2307-2313.
  24. Skinner TL, Kelly VG, *Boytar AN, Peeters GG, Rynne SB. Aviation Rescue Firefighters physical fitness and predictors of task performance. J Sci Med Sport. 2020 Dec;23(12):1228-1233.
  25. *Wallen MP, Keating SE, Hall A, Hickman IJ, Pavey TG, Woodward AJ, Skinner TL, Macdonald GA, Coombes JS. Exercise Training Is Safe and Feasible in Patients Awaiting Liver Transplantation: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Liver Transpl. 2019 Oct;25(10):1576-1580.
  26. *Adlard KN, Jenkins DG, *Salisbury CE, Bolam KA, Gomersall SR, Aitken JF, Chambers SK, Dunn JC, Courneya KS, Skinner TL. Peer support for the maintenance of physical activity and health in cancer survivors: the PEER trial - a study protocol of a randomised controlled trial. BMC Cancer. 2019 Jul 3;19(1):656.
  27. Gomersall SR, Skinner TL, Winkler E, Healy GN, Eakin E, Fjeldsoe B. Feasibility, acceptability and efficacy of a text message-enhanced clinical exercise rehabilitation intervention for increasing 'whole-of-day' activity in people living with and beyond cancer. BMC Public Health. 2019 Jun 3;19(Suppl 2):542.
  28. *Devin JL, Hill MM, Mourtzakis M, Quadrilatero J, Jenkins DG, Skinner TL. Acute high intensity interval exercise reduces colon cancer cell growth. J Physiol. 2019 Apr;597(8):2177-2184.
  29. Aguilar-Farias N, Brown WJ, Skinner TL, Peeters GMEEG. Metabolic Equivalent Values of Common Daily Activities in Middle-Age and Older Adults in Free-Living Environments: A Pilot Study. J Phys Act Health. 2019 Mar 1;16(3):222-229.
  30. Skinner TL, Desbrow B, *Arapova J, *Schaumberg MA, *Osborne J, Grant GD, Anoopkumar-Dukie S, Leveritt MD. Women Experience the Same Ergogenic Response to Caffeine as Men. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2019 Jun;51(6):1195-1202.
  31. *Morris KS, Jenkins DG, Osborne MA, Rynne SB, Shephard ME, Skinner TL. The role of the upper and lower limbs in front-crawl swimming: the thoughts and practices of expert high-performance swimming coaches. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching. 2019 14(5): 629-638.
  32. *Wallen MP, Woodward AJ, Hall A, Skinner TL, Coombes JS, Macdonald GA. Poor cardiorespiratory fitness is a risk factor for sepsis in patients awaiting liver transplantation. Transplantation. 2019;103(3):529-35.
  33. Torquati L, Peeters G, Brown WJ, Skinner TL. A daily cup of tea or coffee may keep you moving: association between tea and coffee consumption and physical activity. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2018;15(9):pii: E1812.
  34. *Schaumberg MA, Emmerton LM, Jenkins DG, Burton NW, Janse de Jonge XAK, Skinner TL. Use of oral contraceptives to manipulate menstruation in young, physically active women. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 2018;13(1):82-7.
  35. *Holland JJ, Ray M, Irwin C, Skinner TL, Leveritt M, Desbrow B. Tear osmolarity is sensitive to exercise-induced fluid loss but is not associated with common hydration measures in a field setting. Journal of Sports Sciences. 2018;36(11):1220-7.
  36. *Devin JL, Jenkins DG, *Sax AT, *Hughes GI, Aitken JF, Chambers SK, Dunn JC, *Bolam KA, Skinner TL. Cardiorespiratory fitness and body composition responses to different intensities and frequencies of exercise training in colorectal cancer survivors. Clinical Colorectal Cancer. 2018;17(2):e269-e79.
  37. Bootsman NJM, Skinner TL, Lal R, Glindemann D, Lagasca C, Peeters G. The relationship between physical activity, and physical performance and psycho-cognitive functioning in older adults living in residential aged care facilities. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2018;21(2):173-8.
  38. *Wallen MP, Hall A, Dias KA, Ramos JS, Keating SE, Woodward AJ, Skinner TL, Macdonald GA, Arena R, Coombes JS. Impact of beta-blockers on cardiopulmonary exercise testing in patients with advanced liver disease. Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 2017;46(8):741-7.
  39. *Schaumberg MA, Jenkins DG, Janse de Jonge XA, Emmerton LM, Skinner TL. Oral contraceptive use dampens physiological adaptations to sprint interval training. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 2017;49(4):717-27.
  40. *Schaumberg MA, Jenkins DG, Janse de Jonge XAK, Emmerton LM, Skinner TL. Three-step method for menstrual and oral contraceptive cycle verification. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2017;20(11):965-9.
  41. *Morris KS, Osborne MA, Shephard ME, Jenkins DG, Skinner TL. Velocity, oxygen uptake, and metabolic cost of pull, kick, and whole-body swimming. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 2017;12(8):1046-51.
  42. Lassemillante AM, Skinner TL, Hooper JD, Prins JB, Wright ORL. Osteoporosis-related health behaviors in men with prostate cancer and survivors: exploring osteoporosis knowledge, health beliefs, and self-efficacy. American Journal of Men's Health. 2017;11(1):13-23.
  43. *Baguley BJ, Skinner TL, Leveritt MD, Wright OR. Nutrition therapy with high intensity interval training to improve prostate cancer-related fatigue in men on androgen deprivation therapy: a study protocol. BMC cancer. 2017;17(1):1.
  44. Skinner TL, Peeters GG, Croci I, Bell KR, Burton NW, Chambers SK, *Bolam KA. Impact of a brief exercise program on the physical and psychosocial health of prostate cancer survivors: a pilot study. Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2016;12(3):225-34.
  45. *Morris KS, Osborne MA, Shephard ME, Skinner TL, Jenkins DG. Velocity, aerobic power and metabolic cost of whole body and arms only front crawl swimming at various stroke rates. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 2016;116(5):1075-85.
  46. *Devin JL, *Sax AT, *Hughes GI, Jenkins DG, Aitken JF, Chambers SK, Dunn JC, Bolam KA, Skinner TL. The influence of high-intensity compared with moderate-intensity exercise training on cardiorespiratory fitness and body composition in colorectal cancer survivors: a randomised controlled trial. Journal of Cancer Survivorship: Research and Practice. 2016;10(3):467-79.
  47. *Bolam KA, Skinner TL, *Sax AT, *Adlard KN, Taaffe DR. A Comparison of Bone Mineral Density in Amateur Male Boxers and Active Non-boxers. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 2016;37(9):694-9.
  48. Quinlivan A, Irwin C, Grant GD, Anoopkumar-Dukie S, Skinner T, Leveritt M, Desbrow B. The effects of Red Bull energy drink compared with caffeine on cycling time-trial performance. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 2015;10(7):897-901.
  49. *Cornish RS, *Bolam KA, Skinner TL. Effect of caffeine on exercise capacity and function in prostate cancer survivors. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 2015;47(3):468-75.
  50. *Bolam KA, Skinner TL, Jenkins DG, Galvao DA, Taaffe DR. The osteogenic effect of impact-loading and resistance exercise on bone mineral density in middle-aged and older men: a pilot study. Gerontology. 2015;62(1):22-32.
  51. Skinner TL, Jenkins DG, Leveritt MD, *McGorm A, *Bolam KA, Coombes JS, Taaffe DR. Factors influencing serum caffeine concentrations following caffeine ingestion. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2014;17(5):516-20.
  52. Peake JM, *Tan SJ, Markworth JF, Broadbent JA, Skinner TL, Cameron-Smith D. Metabolic and hormonal responses to isoenergetic high-intensity interval exercise and continuous moderate-intensity exercise. American Journal of Physiology Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2014;307(7):e539-52.
  53. Murphy MT, Skinner TL, Cresswell AG, Crawford RW, Journeaux SF, Russell TG. The effect of knee flexion contracture following total knee arthroplasty on the energy cost of walking. The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2014;29(1):85-9.
  54. *Bolam KA, Beck BR, *Adlard KN, Skinner TL, Cormie P, Galvão DA, Spry N, Newton RU, Taaffe DR. The relationship between BPAQ-derived physical activity and bone density of middle-aged and older men. Osteoporosis International. 2014;25(11):2663-8.
  55. Skinner TL, Jenkins DG, Taaffe DR, Leveritt MD, Coombes JS. Coinciding exercise with peak serum caffeine does not improve cycling performance. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2013;16(1):54-9.
  56. Skinner TL, Jenkins DG, *Folling J, Leveritt MD, Coombes JS, Taaffe DR. Influence of carbohydrate on serum caffeine concentrations following caffeine ingestion. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2013;16(4):343-7.
  57. Skinner TL, Jenkins DG, Coombes JS, Taaffe DR, Leveritt MD. Dose response of caffeine on 2000-m rowing performance. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 2010;42(3):571-6.

 

Review Articles

  1. *Salisbury CE, Hyde MK, Cooper ET, *Stennett RC, Gomersall SR, Skinner TL. Physical activity behaviour change in people living with and beyond cancer following an exercise intervention: a systematic review. Journal of Cancer Survivorship. 2023;17(3):569-594.
  2. *Vear NK, Hyun A, Mielke GI, McCarthy AL, Skinner TL, Coombes JS, Bailey TG. Efficacy of exercise training for improving vascular dysfunction in people with cancer: a systematic review with meta-analyses. Journal of Cancer Survivorship. 2023 Apr 20 [online ahead of print].
  3. *Boytar A, Skinner TL, *Wallen RE, Jenkins DG, Dekker Nitert M. The effect of exercise prescription on the human gut microbiota and comparison between clinical and apparently healthy populations: A systematic review. Nutrients. 2023;15(6):1534.
  4. Lou MWC, Drummond AE, Swain CTV, Milne RL, English DR, Brown KA, van Roekel EH, Skinner TL, Moore MM, Gaunt TR, Martin RM, Lewis SJ, Lynch BM. Linking physical activity to breast cancer via inflammation, Part 2: The effect of inflammation on breast cancer risk. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. 2023;32(5):597-605.
  5. Swain CTV, Drummond AE, Milne RL, English DR, Brown KA, Lou MWC, Boing L, Bagley A, Skinner TL, van Roekel EH, Moore MM, Gaunt TR, Martin RM, Lewis SJ, Lynch BM. Linking physical activity to breast cancer risk via inflammation, Part 1: The effect of physical activity on inflammation. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. 2023;32(5):588-596.
  6. *Nicol JL, *Chong JE, McQuilten ZK, Mollee P, Hill MM, Skinner TL. Safety, feasibility, and efficacy of exercise interventions for people with multiple myeloma: a systematic review. Clinical Lymphoma, Myeloma and Leukemia. 2023;23(2):86-96.
  7. Drummond AE, Swain CTV, Milne RL, English DR, Brown KA, Skinner TL, Lay J, van Roekel EH, Moore MM, Gaunt TR, Martin RM, Lewis SJ, Lynch BM. Linking physical activity to breast cancer risk via insulin signalling, Part 2: The effect of insulin signalling on breast cancer risk. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. 2022;31(12):2116-2125.
  8. Swain CTV, Drummond AE, Milne RL, English DR, Brown KA, *Chong JE, Skinner TL, van Roekel EH, Moore MM, Gaunt TR, Martin RM, Lewis SJ, Lynch BM. Linking physical activity to breast cancer risk via insulin signalling Part 1: The effect of physical activity on insulin signalling. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. 2022;31(12):2106-2115.
  9. *Rose GL, Skinner TL, Keating SE, *Friedrich NK, *Bolam KA. The effects of exercise on the bone health of people with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Osteoporosis International. 2022 33(2):327-338.
  10. *Rose GL, Skinner TL, Mielke GI, Schaumberg MA. The effect of exercise intensity on chronic inflammation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Sci Med Sport. 2020 Oct 23:S1440-2440(20)30783-0.
  11. *Vear NK, Coombes JS, Bailey TG, Skinner TL. The Interplay between Vascular Function and Sexual Health in Prostate Cancer: The Potential Benefits of Exercise Training. Med Sci (Basel). 2020 Feb 11;8(1):11.
  12. *Baguley BJ, Skinner TL, Wright ORL. Nutrition therapy for the management of cancer-related fatigue and quality of life: a systematic review and meta- analysis. Br J Nutr. 2019 Sep 14;122(5):527-541.
  13. *Heywood R, McCarthy AL, Skinner TL. Efficacy of exercise interventions in patients with advanced cancer: a systematic review. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2018;99(12):2595-620.
  14. *Holland JJ, Skinner TL, Irwin CG, Leveritt MD, Goulet EDB. The influence of drinking fluid on endurance cycling performance: a meta-analysis. Sports Medicine. 2017;47(11):2269-84.
  15. *Heywood R, McCarthy AL, Skinner TL. Safety and feasibility of exercise interventions in patients with advanced cancer: a systematic review. Supportive Care in Cancer. 2017;25(10):3031-50.
  16. *Baguley BJ, *Bolam KA, Wright ORL, Skinner TL. The effect of nutrition therapy and exercise on cancer-related fatigue and quality of life in men with prostate cancer: a systematic review. Nutrients. 2017;9(9).
  17. *Wallen MP, Skinner TL, Pavey TG, Hall A, Macdonald GA, Coombes JS. Safety, adherence and efficacy of exercise training in solid-organ transplant candidates: a systematic review. Transplantation Reviews. 2016;30(4):218-26.
  18. Skinner T. Coffee in health and disease prevention. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. 2016;41(1):114.
  19. Shearer J, Graham TE, Skinner TL. Nutra-ergonomics: influence of nutrition on physical employment standards and the health of workers. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. 2016;41(6 Suppl 2):S165-74.
  20. *Devin JL, *Bolam KA, Jenkins DG, Skinner TL. The influence of exercise on the insulin-like growth factor axis in oncology: physiological basis, current, and future perspectives. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention. 2016;25(2):239-49.
  21. *Sax AT, Jenkins DG, *Devin JL, *Hughes GI, *Bolam KA, Skinner TL. The insulin-like growth factor axis: A biological mechanism linking physical activity to colorectal cancer survival. Cancer Epidemiology. 2014;38(4):455-9.

 

Refereed Conference Full Articles

  1. *Morris K, Osborne M, Shephard M, Jenkins DG, Skinner TL. The relative influence of kick rate and stroke rate on front crawl velocity and metabolic cost. In Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming: Program and Abstracts, Tsukuba, Japan. 2018:1-18
  2. Shephard ME, Pritchard-Peschek KR, Skinner TL, *Bolam KA. Relationship between body composition and competition performance in swimming. In Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming: Program and Abstracts, Canberra, ACT, Australia. 2014:516-521.
  3. *Morris KS, Skinner TL, Jenkins DG, Osborne M, Shephard ME. The contribution of the arm stroke and leg kick to freestyle swimming velocity, controlling for stroke and kick rate: a pilot study. In Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming: Program and Abstracts, Canberra, ACT, Australia. 2014:447-453.
  4. *Schaumberg MA, Skinner TL. Caffeine supplementation and metabolic markers for endurance performance: some reasons for WADA to revise allowable limits at international and Olympic sporting events. In: International Olympic Academy 18th International Seminar on Olympic Studies for Postgraduate Students, Athens, Greece. 2011:444-464.

Position Statements and Factsheets

  1. Skinner TL, Nicol J. (2023) Exercising with Myeloma Factsheet. Myeloma Australia
  2. Kiss N, Loeliger J, Findlay M, Isenring E, *Baguley BJ, Boltong A, Butler A, Deftereos I, Eisenhuth M, Fraser S, Fichera R, Griffin H, Hayes S, Jeffery E, Johnson C, Lomma C, van der Meij B, McIntyre C, Nicholls T, Pugliano L, Skinner TL, Stewart J, Bauer J. Clinical Oncology Society of Australia: Position Statement on Cancer-Related Malnutrition and Sarcopenia. Nutrition & Dietetics. 2020 77(4):416-425
  3. (in alphabetical order) Adams D, Atkinson M, Bucci L, Cormie P, Cust A, Eakin E, Hayes S, McCarthy A, Mizrahi D, Murnane A, Quinn S, Skinner T, Thornton-Benko E, Wahlroos S. Version 2 (2020). Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) Position Statement on Exercise in Cancer Care
  4. Skinner TL, Nicol J. (2020) Blood Cancers. Exercise is Medicine Australia Factsheet for Professionals
  5. Skinner TL, Nicol J. (2020) Blood Cancers. Exercise is Medicine Australia Factsheet for the Public

My Research Supervision


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Research students within my team get involved in clinical trials aiming to reduce cancer progression and improve disease- and treatment-related symptoms through exercise.

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