User:Benrattray/Research Output

The following is a record of Ben's academic research output.

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=CITATIONS=


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=PUBLICATIONS=

Edited book chapters
TEXTBOOK: Exercise Physiology: Australia and New Zealand. 1st edition. McGraw Hill. June 2014. Powers and Howley, with Jim Cotter, Kate Pumpa, Anthony Leicht, Ben Rattray, Toby Muendel and Xanne Janse De Jonge. ISBN: 1743077130.
 * Chapter 3: Bioenergetics
 * Chapter 4: Exercise Metabolism
 * Chapter 14: Risk Factors and Inflammation: Links to Chronic Disease
 * Chapter 19: Factors Affecting Performance
 * Chapter 21: Training for Performance

2024

 * Lewis A, Toufexis C, Goldsmith C, Robinson R, Howie G, Rattray B & Flood A. The effects of transcranial direct current stimulation and exercise on salivary s100B protein indicated blood-brain barrier permeability: A pilot study. Neuromodulation: Technology and the Neural Interaface. DOI: 10.1016/j.neurom.2023.11.006

2023

 * Quinlan C, Rattray B, Pryor D, Northey JM & Cherbuin N. Physical activity and cognitive function in middle-aged adults: a cross-sectional analysis of the PATH Through Life Study. Frontiers in Psychology - Movement Science. DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1022868.

2022

 * Proost M, Habay J, De Wachter J, De Pauw K, Rattray B, Meeusen R, Roelands B & Van Cutsem J. How to Tackle Mental Fatigue: A Systematic Review of Potential Countermeasures and Their Underlying Mechanisms. Sports Medicine (2020 IF: 9.417). DOI: 10.1007/s40279-022-01678-z.
 * Martin K, Flood A, Pyne DB, Périard J, Keegan R & Rattray B. The impact of cognitive, physical and psychological challenges on subsequent cognitive performance. Human Factors. (2019 IF: 3.165). DOI: 10.1177/00187208211065548.

2021

 * Keegan R, Flood A, Niyonsenga T, Welvaert M, Rattray B, Sarkar M, Melberzs L & Crone D. Development and initial validation of an Acute Readiness Monitoring Scale (ARMS). Frontiers in Psychology. (2020 IF: 2.990). DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.738609
 * Summers S, Keegan RJ, Flood A, Martin K, McKune A & Rattray B. The Acute Readiness Monitoring Scale (ARMS): Assessing predictive and concurrent validation. Frontiers in Psychology. (2020 IF: 2.990). DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.738519
 * Quinlan C, Rattray B, Pryor D, Northey JM, Anstey KJ, Butterworth P & Cherbuin N. The accuracy of self-reported physical activity questionnaires varies with sex and body mass index. PLOS One. (2020 IF: 2.609). 16(8): e0256008 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0256008.
 * [Letter to the Editor] Filipas L, Martin K, Northey J, La Torre A, Keegan R and Rattray B. Response to the Letter to the Editor regarding the article “A 4-week endurance training program improves tolerance to mental exertion in untrained individuals”. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. (2018 IF: 3.623). DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2021.05.012.
 * Quinlan C, Rattray B, Pryor D, Northey J, Coxon J, Cherbuin N and Andrews SC. Effects of high-intensity exercise and tDCS on motor learning in middle-aged adults. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. (2020 IF: 3.209). 661079. DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2021.661079.
 * Etxebarria N, Clark B, Ross ML, Hui T, Goecke R, Rattray B and Burke LM. Quinine ingestion during the latter stages of a 3,000-m time trial fails to improve cycling performance . International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. (2019 IF: 3.884). 31(1): 9-12. DOI: 10.1123/ijsnem.2020-0265.

2020

 * Mitchell LJG, Rattray B, Fowlie J, Saunders PU and Pyne DB. The impact of different training load quantification and modelling methodologies on performance predictions in elite swimmers . European Journal of Sport Science. (2018 IF: 2.376). 20(10): 1329-1338. DOI: 10.1080/17461391.2020.1719211.
 * Northey JM, Rattray B, Pumpa KL, Smee DJ, Fraser M, Shaw M, Anstey KJ and Cherbuin N. Objectively measured physical activity is associated with dorsolateral prefrontal cortex volume in older adults. NeuroImage. (2019 IF: 5.902). 221: 117150. DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2020.117150.


 * Filipas L, Martin K, Northey J, La Torre A, Keegan R and Rattray B. A 4-week endurance training program improves tolerance to mental exertion in untrained individuals. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. (2019 IF: 3.607). 23(12): 1215-1219. DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2020.04.020.
 * Walsh E, Smith E, Northey J, Rattray B and Cherbuin N. Towards an understanding of the physical activity-BDNF-cognition triumvirate: a review of associations and dosage. Ageing Research Reviews. (2018 IF: 10.390). 60: 101044. DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2020.101044


 * Martin K, Périard J, Rattray B and Pyne DB. Physiological factors which influence cognitive performance in military personnel. Human Factors. (2018 IF: 2.649). 62(1): 93-123.. DOI: 10.1177/0018720819841757.

2019

 * Martin K, McLeod E, Periard J, Rattray B, Keegan R and Pyne D. The impact of environmental stress on cognitive performance: A systematic review. Human Factors. 61(8): 1205-1246. (2018 IF: 2.649). DOI: 10.1177/0018720819839817


 * Martin K, Thompson KG, Keegan R and Rattray B. Are individuals who engage in more frequent self-regulation less susceptible to mental fatigue? Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology. 41(5): 289–297. (2018 IF: 2.434). DOI: 10.1123/jsep.2018-0222


 * Mitchell LJG, Rattray B, Wu P, Saunders PU and Pyne DB. Responsiveness and seasonal variation of a 12x25m swimming test. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 14(7): 966-971. (2018 IF: 3.979). DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.2018-0745.


 * Rattray B, Martin K, Hewitt A, Cooper G and McDonald W. Effect of acute modafinil ingestion on cognitive and physical performance following mental exertion. Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental. 34(4) (2017 IF: 2.806). DOI: 10.1002/hup.2700


 * Northey JM, Rattray B, Pumpa KL, Smee DJ, Welvaertv M, Anstey KJ and Cherbuin N. Can the intensity of physical activity be accurately measured in older adults using questionnaires? Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 22(7): 803-807. (2017 IF: 3.929). DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2019.01.004


 * Northey JM, Pumpa KL, Quinlan C, Ikin A, Toohey K, Smee DJ and Rattray B. Cognition in breast cancer survivors: a pilot study of interval and continuous exercise. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 22(5): 580-585. (2017 IF: 3.929). DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2018.11.026


 * Smee D, Walker A, Rattray B, Cooke J, Serpell B and Pumpa K. Comparison of body composition assessment methods in professional urban firefighters. International Journal of Sport Nutrition & Exercise Metabolism. 29(3): 282-288. (2017 IF: 2.489). DOI: 10.1123/ijsnem.2018-0040

2018

 * Martin K, Meeusen R, Thompson KG, Keegan R and Rattray B. Mental fatigue impairs endurance performance: A physiological explanation. Sports Medicine. 48(9):2041–2051. (2017 IF: 7.074). DOI: 10.1007/s40279-018-0946-9


 * Smale BA, Northey JM, Smee DJ, Versey NG and Rattray B. Compression garments and cerebral blood flow: Influence on cognitive and exercise performance. European Journal of Sport Science. 18(3): 315-322. (2017 IF: 2.576). DOI: 10.1080/17461391.2017.1413139


 * Mitchell LJG, Saunders PU, Pyne DB and Rattray B. Reliability and validity of a modified 3-minute all-out swimming test in elite swimmers. European Journal of Sport Science. 18(3): 307-314. (2017 IF: 2.576). DOI: 10.1080/17461391.2017.1413138


 * Northey J, Cherbuin N, Pumpa K, Smee D and Rattray B. Exercise interventions for cognitive function in adults older than fifty: a systematic review with meta-analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 52(3): 154-160. (2018 IF: 11.645). DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-096587


 * Mitchell LJG, Rattray B, Saunders PU and Pyne DB. The relationship between talent identification testing parameters and performance in elite junior swimmers. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 21(12): 1281–1285. (2017 IF: 3.929). DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2018.05.006

2017

 * Rattray B, Smale, BA, Northey JM, Smee DJ, and Versey NG. Middle cerebral artery blood flow velocity during a 4 kilometre cycling time-trial. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 117(6): 1241–1248. (2016 IF: 2.328). DOI: 10.1007/s00421-017-3612-2


 * McGowan CJ, Pyne DB, Thompson KG, Raglin JS, and Rattray B. Morning exercise enhances afternoon sprint swimming performance. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 12(5): 605-611. (2015 IF: 3.042). DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.2016-0276


 * McGowan CJ, Pyne DB, Thompson KG, Raglin JS, Osborne M and Rattray B. Elite sprint swimming performance is enhanced by completion of additional warm-up activities. Journal of Sport Sciences. 35(15): 1493-1499. (2015 IF: 2.142). DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2016.1223329


 * Walker A, Wright-Beatty HE, Zanetti S and Rattray B. Improving body composition may reduce the immune and inflammatory responses of firefighters working in the heat. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 59(4): 377-383. (2016 IF: 1.627). DOI: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000000980


 * Walker A, Rattray B and Brearley M. Perception or reality; can thermal perceptions inform management of firefighters in the heat? Journal of Occupational & Environmental Hygiene. 14(4): 306-312. (2015 IF: 1.155). DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2016.1240871


 * Kusnanik NW & Rattray B. Effect of ladder speed run and repeated sprint ability in improving agility and speed of junior soccer players. Acta Kinesiologica. 11(1): 19-22.

2016

 * McGowan CJ, Pyne DB, Thompson KG and Rattray B. Evaluating warm-up strategies for elite sprint breaststroke swimming performance. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 11(7): 975-978. (2015 IF: 3.042). DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.2015-0581


 * McGowan CJ, Pyne DB, Raglin J, Thompson KG and Rattray B. Current warm-up practices and contemporary issues faced by elite swimming coaches. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. 30(12): 3471-3480. (2015 IF: 1.978) DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000001443


 * Martin K, Staiano W, Menaspa P, Hennessey T, Marcora S, Keegan R, Thompson KG, Martin D, Halson S and Rattray B. Superior Inhibitory Control and Resistance to Mental Fatigue in Professional Road Cyclists. PLoS ONE. 11(7): e0159907.(2015 IF: 3.057). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0159907.


 * Lapointe T, Brassard P, Rattray B and Lachance E. Physical activity counteracts the influence of mental work on blood pressure in healthy children. Physiology & Behavior. 164(A): 102–106. (2015 IF: 2.461). DOI: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2016.05.048


 * Walker A, McKune A, Ferguson S, Pyne DB and Rattray B. Chronic occupational exposures can influence the rate of PTSD in first responders and military personnel. Extreme Physiology & Medicine. 5:8. DOI: 10.1186/s13728-016-0049-x


 * Rattray B and Smee D. The effect of high and low exercise intensity periods on a simple memory recognition test. Journal of Sport and Health Science. 5:342-348. (2015 IF: 1.685) DOI: 10.1016/j.jshs.2015.01.005


 * McGowan CJ, Thompson KG, Pyne DB, Raglin JS and Rattray B. Heated jackets and dryland-based activation exercises used as additional warm-ups during transition enhance sprint swimming performance. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 19: 354-358. (2015 IF: 3.756) DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2015.04.012


 * Northey JM, Rattray B, Argus CK, Etxebarria N and Driller MW. Vascular Occlusion and Sequential Compression for Recovery Post Resistance Exercise. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. 30(2): 533-539 (2015 IF: 1.978).

2015

 * Walker A, Argus C, Driller M and Rattray B. Repeat work bouts increase thermal strain for Australian firefighters working in the heat. International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health. 21(4): 285-293. (2014 IF: 1.365). DOI: 10.1179/2049396715Y.0000000006


 * Walker A, Keene T, Argus C, Driller M, Guy JH and Rattray B. Immune and inflammatory responses of Australian firefighters after repeated exposures to the heat. Ergonomics. 58(12): 2032-2039. (2014 IF: 1.556) DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2015.1051596.


 * McGowan CJ, Pyne DB, Rattray B, Thompson KG. Warm-Up Strategies for Sport and Exercise – Mechanisms and Applications. Sports Medicine (2014 IF: 5.038, top 3 journal in field). 45(11): 1523-1546. DOI: 10.1007/s40279-015-0376-x


 * Rattray B, Argus C, Martin K, Northey J and Driller M. Is it time to turn our attention towards central mechanisms for post-exertional recovery strategies and performance? Frontiers in Physiology. 6:79. (2014 IF: 3.5) DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2015.00079.


 * Martin K, Thompson KG, Keegan R, Ball N and Rattray B. Mental fatigue does not affect maximal anaerobic exercise performance. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 115(4): 715-25. (2013 IF: 2.298). DOI: 10.1007/s00421-014-3052-1

2014

 * Rattray B, Steele J, Semple S, Ramirez R and Abhayaratna W. Short-term eccentric exercise in newly diagnosed Type II diabetics - An exploratory study. Sport Sciences for Health. 10(3):199-204. DOI: 10.1007/s11332-014-0193-x


 * Walker A, Driller M, Brearley M, Argus C and Rattray B. Cold Water Immersion and Iced Slush Ingestion are effective at cooling firefighters following a simulated search and rescue task in a hot environment. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. 39(10): 1159-1166. (2013 IF: 2.225)


 * Martin K, Smee D, Thompson KG and Rattray B. No Improvement of Repeated-Sprint Performance With Dietary Nitrate. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 9(5): 845-850 DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.2013-0384 (2013 IF: 2.683)


 * Walker A, Driller M, Argus C, Cooke J and Rattray B. The ageing Australian Firefighter: An argument for age based recruitment and fitness standards for urban Fire Services. Ergonomics. 57(4):612-621. DOI 10.1080/00140139.2014.887790. (2012 IF: 1.674)


 * Clarke AC, Presland J, Rattray B and Pyne DB. Critical velocity as a measure of aerobic fitness in women’s rugby sevens. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 17(1): 144-148 (2013 IF: 3.079)

2013

 * Rattray B and Smee D. Exercise improves reaction time without compromising accuracy in a novel easy to administer tablet-based cognitive task. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 16(6): 567-570. DOI:10.1016/j.jsams.2012.12.007. (2011 IF: 3.034)


 * Rattray B, Thompson M, Ruell P, Caillaud C. Specific training improves skeletal muscle mitochondrial calcium homeostasis after eccentric exercise. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 113(2): 427-436. DOI: 10.1007/s00421-012-2446-1 (2010 IF: 2.214)


 * Rattray B, Cooke J, Bail K and Ranse J. A Comparison of Open Access in Exercise Science Journals: 2010 to 2012. The Open Sports Science Journal. Accepted December 7 2012. Open access online 24 January 2013.


 * Bail K, Ranse J, Clarke R and Rattray B. (2013) Open access to nursing journals: an audit of the 2010 ERA journal list. Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing. 30(4): 5-11. (2011 IF: 0.59)

2012

 * Rattray B and Roberts A. (2012). Athlete assessments in orienteering: Differences between physiological variables in field and laboratory settings. European Journal of Sport Science. 12(4): 293-300. DOI: 10.1080/17461391.2011.566366 (2010 IF: 0.890)

2011

 * Rattray B, Caillaud C, Ruell P, Thompson M. (2011). Heat exposure does not alter eccentric exercise-induced increases in mitochondrial calcium and respiratory dysfunction. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 111(11): 2813-21. DOI: 10.1007/s00421-011-1913-4. (2010 IF: 2.214)

2010

 * Wisbey B, Montgomery PG, Pyne DB, Rattray B (2010). Quantifying movement demands of AFL football using GPS tracking. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 13(5): 531-536. (2010 IF: 3.0; Citations (Google Scholar), May 2017: 174)

2014

 * Mitchell LJ, Rattray B, Saunders PU and Pyne DB (2014). The interplay of critical velocity and anaerobic distance capacity and their relationship to competition performance. XIIth International Symposium on Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming. Full conference paper http://www.bms2014.com.au/


 * Walker A, Rattray B, Argus C and Driller M. Physiological responses to design adaptations in firefighting PPC during simulated firefighting tasks. Chapter 11: 91-101. In, Science of Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity in the Tropics (SSEPAT). Nova Scientific, New York.

Industry Reports

 * Wisbey B, Pyne D, Rattray B and Montgomerey (2013) Quantifying changes in AFL player demands using GPS tracking. 2013 AFL Season. Report to Australian Football League


 * Wisbey B, Pyne D and Rattray B (2012) Quantifying changes in AFL player demands using GPS tracking. 2012 AFL Season. Report to Australian Football League


 * Wisbey B, Pyne D and Rattray B (2011) Quantifying changes in AFL player demands using GPS tracking. 2011 AFL Season. Report to Australian Football League


 * Wisbey B, Rattray B and Pyne D (2010) Quantifying changes in AFL player demands using GPS tracking. 2010 AFL Season. Report to Australian Football League.


 * Wisbey B, Rattray B and Pyne D (2009) Quantifying changes in AFL player demands using GPS tracking. 2009 AFL Season. Report to Australian Football League.


 * Wisbey B, Rattray B and Pyne D (2008) Quantifying changes in AFL player demands using GPS tracking. 2008 AFL Season. Report to Australian Football League.

=GRANTS=

External
(total $990.7k)


 * Rattray B, et al. (2021). Under embargo
 * Keegan RJ, Martin K, Rattray B, Niyonsenga T, Sarkar M, McKune A, Melberzs L and Crone D. (2020). Criterion and concurrent validation of the Acute Readiness Monitoring in Military Scale (ARMMS). $101,202.
 * Thompson K, Keegan R, Rattray B, McKune A, Martin K, Pyne D, Petersen K, Appaneal R (2016). An integrated approach to monitoring occupational demands and improving resilience and performance readiness in military personnel. Human Performance Research Network (HPRnet) - DST Group and the Australian Army. $450,000.
 * Thompson K, Keegan R, Rattray B, McKune A, Martin K, Pyne D, Petersen K, Appaneal R (2016). An integrated approach to monitoring occupational demands and improving resilience and performance readiness in military personnel. Human Performance Research Network (HPRnet) - DST Group and the Australian Army. $450,000.


 * Rattray B, Smee D, Northey J and Versey N (2015). Effects of compression garments for cognitive performance during exercise. Australian Institute of Sport/Australian Sports Commission. $11,636.02


 * Rattray B, McGowan C, Thompson K, Raglin J, Osborne M and Pyne D. (2014). Influence of a same-day priming bout on evening competitive swimming performance. High Performance Sport Research Fund. Australian Institute of Sport/Australian Sports Commission. $10,214


 * Rattray B,Pumpa K, Smee D, Anstey K, Cherbuin N, and Bielak A. (2013). Improving exercise prescription for cognitive wellbeing and healthy ageing. Dementia Collaborative Research Centre - Early Diagnosis and Prevention - seed grants. $29,925.17


 * Rattray B, Mitchell L, Thompson K, Saunders P and Pyne D. (2013). Adaptation modelling and training loads in elite swimmers. AIS PhD top-up scholarship. $16,041


 * Rattray B and Blackall L (2011). Measuring the success of instructional and promotion videos in a niche sporting organisation. Orienteering Australia ASC participation grant. $19,320. Video productions are at: www.youtube.com/orienteeringaus


 * Rattray B, Waddington G, Abhayaratna W, Deakin V and Ball N. (2010) The role of eccentric exercise and nutrition in the treatment of systemic inflammation and chronic disease. ACT Health and Medical Research Support Program grant. $50,000


 * Rattray B (2005-8) Sports Knowledge Australia PhD Scholarship Grant.

Internal

 * Rattray B and Brassard P (2013). Measuring inside the brain – transcranial Doppler to monitor the effect of exercise and cognition on cerebral perfusion (brain health). University of Canberra, Faculty of Health Research Grants. $10,000.


 * Rattray B, Cooke J, Pumpa K and Toohey K (2012). Use of eccentric exercise in improving quality of life in COPD sufferers: a meta-analysis. University of Canberra, Faculty of Health Research Development Support. $2,500.


 * Pumpa K, Rattray B and Ball N (2012). Does cryotherapy limit the positive adaptations gained from training? University of Canberra, Faculty of Health Research Development Support. $2,500.


 * Rattray B (2012). ECSS Conference presentation funding. $1500


 * Rattray B (2011). BASES Conference presentation funding. $1500


 * Pumpa K, Rattray B, Turner L, Cormie P and Galvao D (2011) Exercise as Medicine for the management of lymphoedema in breast cancer survivors. University of Canberra, Faculty of Health Research Development Support $5,000


 * Ghildyal R, Simson L, Rao S, Frese M, Gahan M, Shield A and Rattray B (2010) Cross-Faculty biomedical equipment. University of Canberra competitive process for a NHMRC standard equipment grant $13,500


 * Pumpa K, Rattray B, Davey R and Cormie P (2010) Exercise for the management of lymphoedema in breast cancer survivors. University of Canberra, Faculty of Health Research Development Support. $2,300.


 * Shield A, Rattray B, Cooper G, Green T, Denham-Mason P, Lyons K, Newman P, Tonkin K, Waddington G and Hughes D (2009) Attitude towards pain management in Sport. University of Canberra, Faculty of Health Research Development Support. $3,000.

=ABSTRACTS and CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS=

2020

 * Rattray B. Cerebrovascular responses to exercise - implications for brain health and performance. Exercise and Sport Science Australia - Research to Practice 2020 conference. April 2-4 2020, Perth, Western Australia. Invited speaker Rattray.


 * Northey J, Rattray B, Pumpa KL, Pryor DJ, Fraser M, Shaw ME, Anstey KJ and Cherbuin N. Objectively measured moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity is associated with gray matter volume in older adults. Exercise and Sport Science Australia - Research to Practice 2020 conference. April 2-4 2020, Perth, Western Australia. Oral presentation by Northey. *chosen as a finalist in the Early Career Researcher for Exercise Science & Health Award.


 * Quinlan C, Rattray B, Pryor DJ, Northey JM and Cherbuin N. The Active Australia Survey does not accurately predict the duration of physical activity in middle-aged adults. Exercise and Sport Science Australia - Research to Practice 2020 conference. April 2-4 2020, Perth, Western Australia. Poster presentation by Quinlan.


 * Martin K, Périard J, Rattray B, et al. Physiological interventions to promote cognitive resilience. 5th International Congress on Soldiers’ Physical Performance. February 10-14 2020, Quebec City, Canada. Oral presentation by Martin.


 * Martin K, Périard J, Rattray B, et al. The impact of environmental stress on cognitive performance: Commonalities and points of difference. 5th International Congress on Soldiers’ Physical Performance. February 10-14 2020, Quebec City, Canada. Oral presentation by Martin.


 * Rattray B, Flood A, Martin K, and Keegan R. Conceptualising what we need to consider to better study, plan for, and improve cognitive resilience. 5th International Congress on Soldiers’ Physical Performance. February 10-14 2020, Quebec City, Canada. Oral presentation by Rattray.


 * Northey JM, Rattray B, Pumpa KL, Pryor DJ, Fraser MA, Shaw ME, Anstey KJ, Cherbuin N. Objectively measured physical activity is associated with prefrontal cortex volume in older age. ActiveBrain 2020. 19th – 21st May 2020. Canberra, Australia. Oral presentation by Northey.

2019

 * Rattray B. When is mental fatigue observed? Interdisciplinary factors impact cognitive control. MFYF (Mental Fatigue) Sport Science Seminar, 6 April. Brussels, Belgium. Keynote speaker Rattray.


 * Northey J, Brassard P, Ikin A and Rattray B. Cerebral blood flow during high-intensity interval exercise in breast cancer survivors. Clinical Oncology Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting 2019. Adelaide, 12-14 November. Poster presentation by Northey.


 * Etxebarria N, Ross M, Clark B, Rattray B, Goecke R and Burke L. Quinine ingestion during the latter stages of a 3 km TT fails to improve cycling performance. 24th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science. Prague, Czech Republic. 3-6 July. Oral presentation by Etxebarria.


 * Rattray B, Filipas L, Martin K, Northey J, La Torre A and Keegan R. Endurance training improves tolerance to mental exertion in untrained individuals. Defence Human Sciences Symposium, Canberra, Australia. 19-20 November. Oral presentation by Rattray.

2018

 * Martin K, Périard J, Rattray B, et al. Physiological, behavioural and demographic factors which influence cognitive performance in military personnel. Defence Human Sciences Symposium. November 29-30, Perth, Australia. Poster presentation by Martin.

2017

 * Rattray B. Brain-based interventions for improving performance within the Thematic Session - The Soldier's Brain. 4th International Congress on Soldier's Physical Performance. Melbourne, Australia, November 28 - December 1, 2017. Oral presentation by Rattray.


 * Rattray B, Northey J, Ikin A & Brassard P. Cerebral blood flow during high-intensity interval exercise in cancer survivors. 3rd International Conference on Movement and Nutrition in Health and Disease. Regensburg, Germany, June 29-July 1, 2017. Oral presentation by Rattray.


 * Rattray B, Martin K, Hewitt A, Cooper G & McDonald W. Effect of acute modafinil ingestion on cognitive and physical performance following mental exertion. 22nd Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science. MetropolisRuhr, Germany. 5-8 July 2017. Poster presentation.


 * Martin K, Keegan R, Thompson KG, & Rattray B. Self-regulatory behaviours predict inhibitory control and maintenance of endurance performance with mental fatigue. 22nd Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science. MetropolisRuhr, Germany. 5-8 July 2017. Oral presentation by Martin.

2016

 * Northey J, Rattray B, Pumpa K, Smee D, Cherbuin N & Anstey KJ. A comparison between estimated physical activity from an open-ended self-report questionnaire and the SenseWear Armband in older Australians. World Congress on Active Ageing Conference. Melbourne, Australia. 28 June - 1 July 2016. Oral presentation by Northey.


 * Northey J, Cherbuin N, Pumpa K, Smee D & Rattray B. Exercise interventions for executive function and memory in over fifties: a systematic review with meta-analysis. 7th Exercise and Sport Science Australia Conference: Research to Practice. Melbourne, Australia. 14-16 April 2016. Poster presentation.


 * Pumpa K, Northey J, Smee D & Rattray B. Dietary intake in older Australians: Links to cognitive function? 7th Exercise and Sport Science Australia Conference: Research to Practice. Melbourne, Australia. 14-16 April 2016. Poster presentation.


 * Smale B, Rattray B, Smee D, Versey N & Northey J. Compression garments improve cognitive accuracy at high intensity cycling but not cerebral blood flow or time-trial performance. 7th Exercise and Sport Science Australia Conference: Research to Practice. Melbourne, Australia. 14-16 April 2016. Poster presentation.


 * Smee D, Walker A, Pumpa K, Cooke J & Rattray B. Validity of Body Composition Measures in Professional Urban Firefighters. 7th Exercise and Sport Science Australia Conference: Research to Practice. Melbourne, Australia. 14-16 April 2016. Poster presentation.


 * McGowan CJ, Pyne DB, Thompson KG, Raglin JS & Rattray B. Competition Day Strategies To Enhance Sprint Swimming Performance. 2016 Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine. Boston, Massachusetts, USA. May 31-June 4, 2016. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 48(5): Supplement. Oral presentation by McGowan.

2015

 * Martin K, Staiano W, Menaspa P, Keegan R, Hennessey T, Marcora S, Martin D, Halson S, Thompson KG & Rattray B. The brain of an elite athlete: Do physical training adaptations extend to the brain. Sports Medicine Australia. 21-24 October 2015. Sanctuary Cove, Australia. Oral presentation by Martin.


 * Martin K, Staiano W, Menaspa P, Keegan R, Hennessey T, Marcora S, Martin D, Halson S, Thompson K & Rattray B. Acute mental exertion does not affect time trial performance in elite road cyclists. European Congress of Sports Science Annual Conference. Malmo, Sweden. 24 – 27 June 2015. Mini oral Presentation by Martin.
 * Walker A, Keene T, Rattray B. Fat or Fit: Does body composition or fitness affect immune and inflammatory changes of firefighters in the heat? European Congress of Sports Science Annual Conference. Malmo, Sweden. 24 – 27 June 2015. Oral Presentation by Walker.


 * McGowan CJ, Pyne DB, Thompson KG, Raglin JS & Rattray B. Heated garments and dryland activation routines: the keys to improving spring swimming performance. European Congress of Sports Science Annual Conference. Malmo, Sweden. 24 – 27 June 2015. Mini oral Presentation by McGowan.


 * Walker A, Keene T & Rattray B. Is body composition or fitness affecting inflammatory responses of firefighters working in the heat? AFAC and Bushfire & Natural Hazards CRC Annual Conference. Adelaide, Australia. September 1-3 2015. Poster Presentation by Walker


 * Walker A, Keene T & Rattray B. Working in the heat increases platelet numbers and may increase the risk of a cardiovascular event for up to 24-hrs. AFAC and Bushfire & Natural Hazards CRC Annual Conference. Adelaide, Australia. September 1-3 2015. Poster Presentation by Walker


 * Walker A & Rattray B. Title to be confirmed. Institute of Fire Engineers- Annual Conference. Canberra, Australia. 8-10 October 2015. Invited Speaker Walker


 * Walker A & Rattray B. Title to be confirmed. Australian Strength and Conditioning Association – TSAC. Gold Coast, Australia. 6-8 Nov 2015. Invited Speaker Walker


 * Walker A, Driller M, Argus C, and Rattray B (2015). Immune responses of urban firefighters following work in the heat. 16th International Conference on Environmental Ergonomics 28 June 3 July, Portsmouth, UK. Oral presentation by Walker.


 * Rattray B, Northey J, Pumpa K, Smee DJ, Cherbuin N and Anstey KJ (2015). Objective Assessment Of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour And Sleep In Older Australians. 2015 Annual Meeting, World Congress on Exercise is Medicine, and World Congress on the Basic Science of Exercise Fatigue of the American College of Sports Medicine. 26-30 May, San Diego, California, USA. Abstract in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 47(5) Supplement. Poster presentation by Rattray.


 * Rattray B, Egle-Marshall L, Northey J, Hone S, Smee DJ, and Brassard P (2015). Dietary Nitrate improves Cerebral Perfusion, in Young Adults during Exercise: Relationship to Cognitive Performance. Experimental Biology. 28 March - 1 April. Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Poster presentation by Rattray.


 * Walker A and Rattray B (2015). Perception and Reality; re-entry into fire scenes should be subject to physiological monitoring. AFAC and Bushfire & Natural Hazards CRC 2015 Conference. 1-3 September, Adealide, Australia. Oral by Walker.

2014

 * McGowan CJ, Rattray B, Pyne DB, Raglan J and Thompson KG (2014). Current warm-up practices and the contemporary issues faced by elite swimming coaches. be active 2014: Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport. National Physical Activity Conference. 15-18 October. Canberra, Australia. Poster presentation by McGowan


 * Mitchell LJ, Rattray B, Saunders PU, Pyne DB (2014). Anthropometrical predictors of performance in elite age group swimmers. 19th Annual Congress of the European Congress of Sport Science. 2-5 July. Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Poster presentation by Mitchell.


 * Rattray B, Argus C, Martin K., Northey JM and Driller M (2014). Recovery and the brain: the missing link. 6th Exercise and Sport Science Australia Conference: Research to Practice. 10-12 April. Adelaide, Australia. Poster presentation


 * Rattray B, Northey JM, Clark CE, Ball N and Pumpa K (2014). Cold-water immersion as a repeat-bout modulator. 6th Exercise and Sport Science Australia Conference: Research to Practice. 10-12 April. Adelaide, Australia. Poster presentation


 * Martin KM, Rattray B, Ball N, Keegan R and Thompson K (2014). Mental fatigue does not effect subsequent short-term exercise performance. 6th Exercise and Sport Science Australia Conference: Research to Practice. 10-12 April. Adelaide, Australia. Poster presentation by Martin


 * McGowan CJ, Rattray B, Pyne DB and Thompson KG (2014). Additional dryland warm-up strategies improve sprint swimming performance. 6th Exercise and Sport Science Australia Conference: Research to Practice. 10-12 April. Adelaide, Australia. Poster presentation by McGowan


 * Walker A, Driller M, Argus C and Rattray B (2014). Does increasing age result in declining physical standards of firefighters? 6th Exercise and Sport Science Australia Conference: Research to Practice. 10-12 April. Adelaide, Australia. Poster presentation by Walker


 * Mitchell L, Rattray B, Saunders PU, Pyne D (2014). The Interplay of Critical Velocity and Anaerobic Distance Capacity. XIIth International Symposium on Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming. 28 April-2 May. Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, Australia. Oral presentation by Mitchell


 * McGowan C, Rattray B, Pyne D, Thompson K, Raglin J (2014). Use of additional warm-up strategies in the pre-race transition period enhances sprint swimming. XIIth International Symposium on Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming. 28 April-2 May. Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra, Australia. Oral presentation by McGowan


 * Waldhuber M, Shield A, Rattray B, Cathcart S, Semple S, Magor-Blatch L, Kyle G, Naunton M & Cooper G (2014). Pharmacotherapies & Physical Activity. Pharmacy Australia Conference. 10-11 October. Canberra, Australia. Poster presentation.

2013

 * Walker A, Rattray B, Argus C and Driller M (2013). Physiological responses to design adaptations in PPC during simulated firefighting tasks. Science of Sport, Exercise & Physical Activity in the Tropics conference. 28-30 November. Cairns, Australia. http://www.jcu.edu.au/scisport/ Oral presentation by Walker.


 * Walker A, Driller M, Argus C and Rattray B (2013). The effect of different recovery methods in lowering core temperature following a simulated firefighting task. Science of Sport, Exercise & Physical Activity in the Tropics conference. 28-30 November. Cairns, Australia. http://www.jcu.edu.au/scisport/ Oral presentation by Walker.

2012

 * Rattray B, Steele J and Abhayaratna W (2012). Use of a short-term eccentric cycling intervention in the treatment of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetics. 17th European College of Sport Sciences Congress. 4-7 July, Bruges, Belgium. Poster presentation.


 * Pumpa KL, Cormie P, Rattray B, Spry N, Galvão DA and Newton RU (2012). The effects of high and low load upper body resistance training on limb strength and flexibility in women with breast cancer related lymphoedema. 17th European College of Sport Sciences Congress. 4-7 July, Bruges, Belgium. Oral presentation by Pumpa


 * TBC Cormie P, Pumpa K, Rattray B, Spry N, Galvão DA and Newton RU (2012). Safety and efficacy of high and low load upper body resistance exercise in women with lymphoedema secondary to breast cancer: A randomised controlled trial. 5th Exercise and Sport Science Australia Conference. 19-21 April 2012, Gold Coast, QLD. Oral presentation by Cormie.


 * McGowan C, Rattray B and Lyons K (2012). Impact of controlled frequency breathing on performance and physiology in swimming. 5th Exercise and Sport Science Australia Conference. 19-21 April 2012, Gold Coast, QLD. Oral presentation by McGowan.

Pre-2012

 * Rattray B and Smee D (2011). Cognitive performance is facilitated by exercise, but during variable workloads, this may be at the expense of accuracy. BASES Conference: Fatigue; an interdisciplinary approach. 6-8 September 2011, University of Essex, United Kingdom. Oral Presentation.


 * Rattray B, Caillaud C, Ruell P & Thompson M (2009). Protection against calcium mediated mitochondrial dysfunction with pretraining. The Future of Fatigue in Exercise, An International Symposium on the Limits to Exercise Performance. July 2009, Blue Mountains, Australia. Oral Presentation.


 * Rattray B, Ruell P, Caillaud C & Thompson M (2008). Prior Eccentric exercise protects mitochondria from calcium overload following an acute eccentric exercise bout. From Cell to Society 6, The University of Sydney Heath Faculties Research Conference . November 2008, Leura NSW. Poster.


 * Rattray B, Ruell P, Hoffman K, Simar D, Caillaud C and Thompson M (2006). Mitochondria dysfunction during prolonged exercise in the heat. From research to practice, 2nd Annual Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science (AAESS) Conference, 28 September – 1 October. Sydney, Australia. Presentation.
 * Winner - Best Oral Scientific Presentation - Exercise Science. Finalist – Young Investigator Award – Oral


 * Rattray B, Ruell P, Caillaud C and Thompson M (2006). Effect of passive heating on muscle mitochondrial function. From Cell to Society 5, The University of Sydney Heath Faculties Fifth Research Conference, 9-10 November. Leura, Australia. Presentation.

Presented by Rattray B at American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Conference, June 2003, San Francisco, U.S.A.
 * Roberts AD, Rattray B, Linaker KL, Montgomerey PG and Kusanik NW (2003). Validation of a field based incremental test for performance assessment in orienteers. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 35(5) s90. Poster.


 * Linaker KL, Martin DT, Lawton E, Rattray B, Kusanik NW and Roberts AD (2003). Physiological responses of well-trained cyclists to field and laboratory mountain bike simulations. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 35(5) s35. Poster. Presented at American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Conference, June 2003, San Francisco, U.S.A.


 * Rattray B, Linaker KL, Montgomerey P, Kusanik NW and Roberts AD (2002). Field-based assessment of elite Australian orienteers. Science for Success Congress, 2-4 October. Jyväskylä, Finland. Poster.


 * Linaker KL, Martin DT, Lawton E, Rattray B and Roberts A.D. (2002). A comparison of the physiological demands of well trained cyclists to field and laboratory mountain bike race simulations. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 5(4) Suppl. 39. Poster. Presented at Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, 12-16 October 2002, Melbourne, Australia.

CONFERENCES AWARDS

 * Best Scientific Oral Presentation – Exercise Science; From Research to Practice, 2nd Annual Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science (AAESS) Conference (September 2006, Sydney, NSW)


 * Finalist – Young Investigator Award – Oral; From Research to Practice, 2nd Annual Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science (AAESS) Conference (September 2006, Sydney, NSW)