Professor Sharon Kilbreath
PhD, MAppSci (Physio), BSc (Physio)
Professor
C43O - O Block Cumberland Campus
The University of Sydney
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Biographical details
Professor Sharon Kilbreath received her physiotherapy undergraduate and master's degrees in Canada, whilst her Ph.D. degree in neurophysiology was conferred from the University of New South Wales, Australia. She is an Professor in Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Sydney and a National Breast Cancer Research Foundation Research Fellow.
Research interests
Professor Kilbreath's research focuses on issues arising from treatment for breast cancer. Her research spans both laboratory-based and clinical research. Laboratory-based research has been undertaken to identify issues related to fatigue following chemotherapy, whereas her clinical research is directed at rehabilitation of patients' impairments and disabilities resulting from treatment of breast cancer. She leads a team of senior researchers, clinicians and several postdoctoral students in projects that aim firstly to prevent physical morbidities from occurring as result from treatment of breast cancer and secondly to diagnose and treat lymphoedema, one of the major complications of treatment.
Professor Kilbreath is also the convenor for theRehabilitation and Clinical Sciences Sciences Research Group.
Associations
- 2007- Present: Member; NSW Cancer Institute's Breast Oncology Group advisory committee
- 2008 - 2010: Member, University of Sydney Human Ethics Committee (previously a member 1999 - 2001)
- 2008 - Present: Member, Cancer Australia Research Advisory Group
- 2008 - Present: Member, Scientific Advisory Committee, PC4
- 2009: Reviewer, Cancer Australia Priority-driven Grant
- 2003 - 2009: Deputy Chair / member, NHRMC Grants Review Panel (Primary Care)
- 2009 - Present: Chair, Scientific Advisory Committee, PC4
- 2009 - 2010: Invited member, Advisory group for CC NSW "Healthy lifestyle and risk modification program for cancer survivors and their partners/caregivers.
- 2009 - Present: President International Academy of Physical Therapy Research (JIAPTR), the inaugural journal for physiotherapists in South Korea.
Awards and honours
Selected grants
2013
- PLANET Sydney - the PhysicaL Activity NETwork Sydney University; Bauman A, Kay J, Sherrington C, Rissel C, Greaves S, Mulley C, Gill T, Davis G, Refshauge K, Fiatarone Singh M, Hardy L, Baur L, Allman-Farinelli M, Clemson L, Magnusson R, Kilbreath S, Neubeck A, Dhillon H, Chau J, Johnson N; DVC Research/Research Network Scheme (SyReNS).
2012
- Reduction of breast lymphoedema symptoms secondary to breast cancer: a randomised controlled trial; Kilbreath S, Ward L, Davis G, Degnim A, Black D, Foroughi N; National Health and Medical Research Council/Project Grants.
2011
- Lunar Prodigy Bone Densitometer Manufactured By General Electric Australia; Fiatarone Singh M, Davis G, Brand-Miller J, Kilbreath S, Brennan P, March L, Johnson N, Rooney K, Orr R; National Health and Medical Research Council/Equipment Grants.
- Physical well-being for women with breast cancer; Kilbreath S; National Breast Cancer Foundation/Novel Concept Awards.
2010
- Physiological prognostic indicators for lymphoedema in women treated for breast cancer.; Kilbreath S, Moore (Loveridge) K; Cancer Institute New South Wales/Research Innovation Grants.
2009
- MyLab 25 GOLD Ultrasound System with three (3) Probes; Refshauge K, Kilbreath S, Crosbie W, Brennan P, Ferreira P, Bailey D, Ryan E; National Health and Medical Research Council/Equipment Grants.
- Incidence and risk factors for lymphoedema secondary to breast cancer: a prospective cohort study; Kilbreath S, Beith J, Refshauge K, Simpson J, Ward L, Ung O, Beith J; Cancer Australia/Priority Driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme.
- Clinical correlates of lymphoedema; Kilbreath S, Baldock C, Bailey D, Ward L, Refshauge K; Cancer Australia/Priority Driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme.
- Clinical correlates of lymphoedema; Kilbreath S; DVC Research/Bridging Support Grant.
2008
- Physical rehabilitation following breast cancer; Kilbreath S; National Breast Cancer Foundation/Career Fellowship.
- Determination of the clinical correlates of lymphoedema: a pilot study; Kilbreath S, Ward L, Refshauge K, Baldock C, Bailey D, Giuffre B, Lee M; National Breast Cancer Foundation/Pilot Study Grants.
- Prevention of Osteoporosis as a Consequence of Hormone Treatment in Postmenopausal Women; Kilbreath S, Refshauge K, Beith J, Ward L, Simpson J, Sambrook P, Clifton-Bligh P; Cancer Australia/Priority Driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme.
- SenseWear Body Monitoring System; Maher C, McKeough Z, Latimer J, Sherrington C, Herbert R, Refshauge K, Crosbie W, Kilbreath S, Alison J; National Health and Medical Research Council/Equipment Grants.
2007
- The efficacy of massage therapy on limb volumes and self-reported sensations in early lymphoedema; Kilbreath S; Massage Therapy Foundation/Research Grant.
- Effectiveness of massage for mild lympoedema after breast cancer; Kilbreath S, Ward L, Refshauge K, Simpson J, Koelmeyer L; Cancer Institute New South Wales/Research Grant.
- Impact of mastectomy or breast reconstruction on upper quadrant function following breast cancer; Crosbie W, Kilbreath S; University of Sydney/Cancer Research Fund.
2006
- Early exercise program for women following breast cancer surgery: a randomised controlled study; Kilbreath S, Refshauge K, Simpson J, Hansen R; Cancer Council NSW/Research Project Grants.
- A Non-conductive Force Platform System to Interface with Real-time Motion Analysis for Capturing and Analysing Functional Motion in disabled Populations; Kilbreath S, Hunt A, Latimer J, Refshauge K, Maher C, Middleton J, Davis G, Crosbie W; NHMRC/Equipment Grant.
- Kinematic changes in the shoulder complex and spine as a consequence of a masectomy; Nicholson L, White K, Crosbie W, Refshauge K, Page L, Kilbreath S; National Breast Cancer Foundation/Research Foundation.
- University of Sydney - Bridging Support Grant; Kilbreath S; University of Sydney/Bridging Support.
2005
- Motion star wireless 2 real-time motion capture system; Crosbie W, Moseley L, Alison J, Latimer J, Davis G, Kilbreath S, Refshauge K, Maher C, Middleton J, O'Dwyer N; NHMRC/Equipment Grant.
- MedGraphics Ultima PFX Metabolic Testing System; Freedman D, Blair S, Davis G, Kilbreath S, Chow C, O'Sullivan A, Singh N, Fiatarone Singh M, Banati R, O'Connor H, Atlantis E; University of Sydney/Equipment Grant.
- Shoulder rehabilitation following breast cancer surgery; Kilbreath S, Hansen R, Refshauge K, Beith J, Simpson J; University of Sydney/Bridging Support.
2004
- A RCT of power training and treadmill training to improve walking ability in sub-acute stroke patients; Kilbreath S, Fiatarone Singh M, Crosbie W, Davis G, Zeman B; NHMRC/Project Grant.
- Perometer; Adams R, Moseley L, Boland R, Kilbreath S, Refshauge K, Harmer A; University of Sydney/Equipment Grant.
- LiteGait 350L with sportsArt 6300 commercial rehabilitation treadmill; Davis G, Kilbreath S, Crosbie W, Middleton R, Refshauge K, Cameron I, Raymond J, Maher C; NHMRC/Equipment Grant.
2003
- A RCT of power training and treadmill training to improve walking ability in sub-acute stroke patients; Kilbreath S; University of Sydney (Sesqui)/Bridging Support.
- Servomotor and controller system; O'Dwyer N, Cathers I, Refshauge K, Maher C, Kilbreath S, Smith R, Herbert R; NHMRC/Equipment Grant.
- Portable Gait Laboratory; Kilbreath S, Canning C, Hunt A; University of Sydney (Sesqui)/Research & Development.
2002
- Development of web-based refresher program for physiotherapists; Canning C, Ada L, Kilbreath S, Dean C, Fowler V; NSW Physiotherapy Registration Board/Grant.
- Is fatigue following chemotherapy due to impairment in muscle performance?; Kilbreath S; Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation/Research Grant.
2001
- Kinaesthiesia at the ankle in chronic stroke patients; Kilbreath S; University of Sydney/Internal Research Grant Allocations - Cumberland.
- The management of patients after a stroke; Ada L, Dean C, Canning C, Fowler V, Kilbreath S; Australian Physiotherapy Association/Research Grant.
- Does aerobic or resistance training improve walking ability in chronic stroke patients; Lord S, Davis G, Kilbreath S, Fiatarone Singh M, Zeman B; NHMRC/GRANTS.
- The performance of bimanual tasks following stroke: implications for rehabilitation; Kilbreath S, Canning C, Crosbie W; Physiotherapy Research Foundation/Research Grants Program.
Selected publications
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