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Cory Dugan

Dr Cory Dugan

Recent Articles

Same Drug, Different Body: GLP-1s in Female Athletes

Same Drug, Different Body: GLP-1s in Female Athletes

Cory Dugan examines four points where the standard advice stops working, and one widely held assumption the evidence does not support.

Psychological Screening for Female Athletes

Cory Dugan presents a practical framework for psychological screening in semi-elite settings, built from existing tools.
Blood Biomarkers for Screening Active Women

Blood Biomarkers for Screening Active Women

When clinicians assess physically active females, they must consider key issues, including low iron stores, vitamin D deficiency, and suppressed energy hormones, due to the real physiological risk. Cory Dugan and Hayley Carratti present a practical blood biomarker screening framework that coaches, physiotherapists, and active women can use today.
Practical Tools for Screening Female Athletes

Practical Tools for Screening Female Athletes

Elite athletes receive comprehensive health monitoring through regular screenings, but semi-elite and recreational athletes often compete with minimal systematic health evaluation. This screening gap creates a silent barrier to performance and long-term health. Cory Dugan, Heather Bytheway, Darsiha Balakirishnan, Fanija Dukovski, and Wiebke Hensen discuss how evidence-based tools can bridge this divide.
Ironing out Iron Deficiency in Female Athletes

Ironing out Iron Deficiency in Female Athletes

Iron is a vital dietary micronutrient that plays a crucial role in many processes essential for exercise, including the production of red blood cells, cellular energy generation, cognitive performance, and immune function. Cory Dugan and Wiebke Hensen explore the latest evidence on screening, prevention, and treatment strategies to keep athletes healthy and competitive.

Biography

Cory Dugan is a researcher and educator, specializing in women’s health/nutrition science, with academic roles in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. His PhD focused on iron deficiency management in active females. He leads clinical trials investigating iron deficiency and anemia in exercising women. His work has significantly contributed to understanding these conditions’ prevalence and impact, developing non-invasive screening tools for improved management. Additionally, He is the co-founder of HolisticHer, a business dedicated to holistic women’s wellness, aligning with his academic research. As an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, he teaches across multiple schools at UWA and his work continues to advance research in women’s health, sport nutrition, and exercise science, emphasizing evidence-based, holistic approaches to women’s well-being.

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