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Dr Benjamin Haddon Parmenter

Ben is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow for the School of Medical Health Sciences in ECU’s Nutrition & Health Innovation Research Institute (NHIRI).

Ben's research focuses on investigations into the cardio-pulmonary protective effects of bioactive components of fruits and vegetables, with a particular interest in flavonoids.

Professional Associations

  • Nutrition Society of Australia (member 2019 ongoing)

Awards

  • Edith Cowan University Increase Research Time Funding (2024, $4777)
  • Edith Cowan University Research Collaboration Funding (2024, $5000)
  • Royal Perth Hospital Research Foundation Publication Award (2023, $1500)
  • Edith Cowan University Travel Funding (2023, $2150)
  • Australian Nutrition Trust Fund Travelling Fellowship (2023, $2500)
  • Western Australia Cardiovascular Research Alliance ECR award (2023, $500)
  • National Heart Foundation of Australia Publication of the Month (2022)
  • University of Western Convocation Travel Award (2022, $3000)
  • University of Western Postgraduate Research Travel Award (2022, $1850)
  • Asian Pacific Society of Hypertension Young Investigator Award (2021)
  • Western Australia Cardiovascular Research Alliance People Choice Award (2020)
  • Western Australia Cardiovascular Research Alliance Publication Prize (2021, $500)
  • Science on the Swan Conference Rising Star Award (2021, $1000)
  • Science on the Swan Conference Best Conference Poster (2021, $500)
  • Perth Royal Hospital Best Graduate Researcher (2020, $1200)
  • Royal Society of Chemistry Student Presentation Prize (2019, $100)
  • University of Western Australia Establishment Award (2019, $2000)
  • University of the Sunshine Coast Commendation for Academic Excellence (2016)

Research Areas and Interests

  • Nutrition
  • Flavonoids
  • Chronic disease
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