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Dr Namson Lau

Conjoint Senior Lecturer

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Medical Science (Hons), FRACP, PhD

Medicine & Health
School of Clinical Medicine

Dr. Lau is a Conjoint Senior Lecturer, UNSW;Ìý a Senior Endocrinologist & Consultant Endocrinologist with Liverpool Hospital and a Senior Fellow with the Liverpool Diabetes Collaboration, Ingham Institute of Applied Medical Research.

He has clinical expertise in complex obesity, general endocrinology, diabetes management and complex diabetic foot disease.

He is engaged with research exploring better management for in-patient hyperglycaemia, assessing cardio-metabolic risk in diabetes mellitus, drug therapies for diabetic complications, and novel treatments of complex diabetic foot disease. His prior doctoral research explored appetite and satiety hormones and macronutrients in regulating food intake, body weight & overweight and obesity in the area of obesity related weight loss and weight maintenance and he maintains a strong clinical interest in management of weight in cardio-metabolic conditions.
E-mail
namson.lau@sydney.edu.au
Location
South West Sydney Clinical School
  • Book Chapters | 2015
    Fuller NR; Fong M; Lau NS, 2015, 'Commercial weight loss programs and their effectiveness in managing obesity', in Managing and Preventing Obesity, Elsevier, pp. 243 - 255,
    Book Chapters | 2014
    Lau NS; Fuller NR; Fong M, 2014, 'Commercial weight loss programs and their effectiveness in managing obesity', in Gill T (ed.), Managing and preventing obesity: behavioural factors and dietary interventions, edn. Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and N, Woodhead Publishers Limited, Cambridge, UK, pp. 243 - 256,
    Book Chapters | 2014
    Lau NS, 2014, 'Commercial weight loss programs and their effectiveness in managing obesity', in Managing and preventing obesity: behavioural factors and dietary interventions, Woodhead Pub Limited, pp. 372
  • Journal articles | 2024
    Bawa Z; McCartney D; Bedoya-Pérez M; Lau NS; Fox R; MacDougall H; McGregor IS, 2024, 'Effects of cannabidiol on psychosocial stress, situational anxiety and nausea in a virtual reality environment: a protocol for a single-centre randomised clinical trial', BMJ Open, 14,
    Journal articles | 2024
    Malone M; Bergamin E; Hayashi K; Schwarzer S; Dickson HG; Lau N; Lavery LA; Commons RJ, 2024, 'Clinical outcomes in people with diabetes-related foot infections: Analysis from a limb preservation service infection database', Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 17,
    Journal articles | 2024
    McCartney D; Irwin C; Bawa Z; Palmer B; Sahinovic A; Delang N; Cox GR; Desbrow B; Lau NS; McGregor IS, 2024, 'The Effect of Cannabidiol on Subjective Responses to Endurance Exercise: A Randomised Controlled Trial', Sports Medicine - Open, 10,
    Journal articles | 2024
    Parry SN; Lau NS, 2024, 'A case of adrenal cortical carcinoma arising from a regularly monitored sub-centimetre adrenal incidentaloma', Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Case Reports, 2024,
    Journal articles | 2024
    Shah K; Wong J; Mac K; Lau NS; Wong VM; Makris A, 2024, 'Adrenal insufficiency in hemodialysis patients—An under-recognized problem: A case series', Hemodialysis International, 28, pp. 229 - 232,
    Journal articles | 2022
    Sahinovic A; Irwin C; Doohan PT; Kevin RC; Cox AJ; Lau NS; Desbrow B; Johnson NA; Sabag A; Hislop M; Haber PS; McGregor IS; McCartney D, 2022, 'Effects of Cannabidiol on Exercise Physiology and Bioenergetics: A Randomised Controlled Pilot Trial', Sports Medicine - Open, 8,
    Journal articles | 2021
    Bosi IML; Holmes-Walker J; Lau NS; Bate S; Anderson G; Kohn M; Clarke S, 2021, 'Sexual identity in congenital adrenal hyperplasia', Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 57, pp. 581 - 583,
    Journal articles | 2021
    Malone M; Erasmus A; Schwarzer S; Lau NS; Ahmad M; Dickson HG, 2021, 'Utilisation of the 2019 IWGDF diabetic foot infection guidelines to benchmark practice and improve the delivery of care in persons with diabetic foot infections', Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 14,
    Journal articles | 2021
    Sahinovic A; Irwin C; Kevin RC; Cox AJ; Lau NS; Desbrow B; Johnson NA; Sabag A; Hislop M; Haber PS; McGregor IS; McCartney D, 2021, 'The Effect Of Cannabidiol (CBD) On Exercise Physiology And Bioenergetics: A Randomised Controlled Pilot Trial', Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 53, pp. 280 - 280,
    Journal articles | 2020
    Bessell E; Fuller NR; Markovic TP; Lau NS; Burk J; Hendy C; Picone T; Li A; Caterson ID, 2020, 'Effects of α-Cyclodextrin on Cholesterol Control and Hydrolyzed Ginseng Extract on Glycemic Control in People With Prediabetes: A Randomized Clinical Trial', JAMA Network Open, 3, pp. E2023491,
    Journal articles | 2018
    Fuller NR; Sainsbury A; Caterson ID; Denyer G; Fong M; Gerofi J; Leung C; Lau NS; Williams KH; Januszewski AS; Jenkins AJ; Markovic TP, 2018, 'Effect of a high-egg diet on cardiometabolic risk factors in people with type 2 diabetes: The Diabetes and Egg (DIABEGG) Study - Randomized weight-loss and follow-up phase', American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 107, pp. 921 - 931,
    Journal articles | 2017
    Fuller NR; Lau NS; Markovic TP; Caterson ID, 2017, 'Investigating general medication prescription by general practitioners during a 12-month randomized controlled weight loss trial', Clinical Obesity, 7, pp. 222 - 230,
    Journal articles | 2016
    Gosby AK; Lau NS; Tam CS; Iglesias MA; Morrison CD; Caterson ID; Brand-Miller J; Conigrave AD; Raubenheimer D; Simpson SJ, 2016, 'Raised FGF-21 and triglycerides accompany increased energy intake driven by protein leverage in lean, healthy individuals: A randomised trial', PLoS ONE, 11,
    Journal articles | 2016
    Wong VW; Ho A; Fiakos E; Lau NS; Russell H, 2016, 'Introduction of New South Wales adult subcutaneous insulin-prescribing chart in a tertiary hospital: its impact on inpatient glycaemic control', Internal Medicine Journal, 46, pp. 1323 - 1328,
    Journal articles | 2015
    Fuller NR; Caterson ID; Sainsbury A; Denyer G; Fong M; Gerofi J; Baqleh K; Williams KH; Lau NS; Markovic TP, 2015, 'The effect of a high-egg diet on cardiovascular risk factors in people with type 2 diabetes: The Diabetes and Egg (DIABEGG) study- A 3-mo randomized controlled trial', American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 101, pp. 705 - 713,
    Journal articles | 2015
    Lau NS; Manzoor N, 2015, 'Lump it or leave it [amp] bilateral adrenal macronodular hyperplasia: Case report and clinical insights', Endocrine Abstracts,
    Journal articles | 2015
    Malone M; West D; Xuan W; Lau NS; Maley M; Dickson HG, 2015, 'Outcomes and cost minimisation associated with outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) for foot infections in people with diabetes', Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews, 31, pp. 638 - 645,
    Journal articles | 2014
    Malone M; Lau NS; White J; Novak A; Xuan W; Iliopoulos J; Crozier J; Dickson HG, 2014, 'The effect of diabetes mellitus on costs and length of stay in patients with peripheral arterial disease undergoing vascular surgery', European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 48, pp. 447 - 451,
    Journal articles | 2013
    Fuller NR; Lau NS; Denyer G; Caterson ID, 2013, 'An intragastric balloon produces large weight losses in the absence of a change in ghrelin or peptide YY', Clinical Obesity, 3, pp. 172 - 179,
    Journal articles | 2013
    Fuller NR; Pearson S; Lau NS; Wlodarczyk J; Halstead MB; Tee HP; Chettiar R; Kaffes AJ, 2013, 'An intragastric balloon in the treatment of obese individuals with metabolic syndrome: A randomized controlled study', Obesity, 21, pp. 1561 - 1570,
    Journal articles | 2013
    Malone M; White JM; Taylor L; Schembri AM; Lazzarini P; Lau NS; Dickson HG, 2013, 'Update on the inaugural Sydney diabetic foot conference 2013', International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, 12, pp. 242 - 244,
    Journal articles | 2012
    Fuller NR; Lau NS; Denyer G; Caterson ID, 2012, 'A 12-month, randomised, controlled trial to examine the efficacy of the Korean diet in an Australian overweight and obese population - A follow up analysis', Obesity Research and Clinical Practice, 6,
    Journal articles | 2012
    Fuller NR; Lau NS; Denyer G; Simpson AE; Gerofi J; Wu M; Holmes A; Markovic TP; Kang JH; Caterson ID, 2012, 'A 12-week, randomised, controlled trial to examine the acceptability of the Korean diet and its effectiveness on weight and metabolic parameters in an Australian overweight and obese population', Obesity Research and Clinical Practice, 6,
    Journal articles | 2011
    Gosby AK; Conigrave AD; Lau NS; Iglesias MA; Hall RM; Jebb SA; Brand-Miller J; Caterson ID; Raubenheimer D; Simpson SJ, 2011, 'Testing protein leverage in lean humans: A randomised controlled experimental study', PLoS ONE, 6,
    Journal articles | 2011
    Jebb SA; Ahern AL; Olson AD; Aston LM; Holzapfel C; Stoll J; Amann-Gassner U; Simpson AE; Fuller NR; Pearson S; Lau NS; Mander AP; Hauner H; Caterson ID, 2011, 'Primary care referral to a commercial provider for weight loss treatment versus standard care: A randomised controlled trial', The Lancet, 378, pp. 1485 - 1492,
    Journal articles | 2011
    Lau NS; Fuller NR; Caterson ID, 2011, 'The practical value of the metabolic syndrome', Medicine Today, 12, pp. 29 - 34
    Journal articles | 2011
    White JM; Dickson HG; Koo EN; Winters GS; Harpur MG; Widdup J; Lau NS, 2011, 'Clinical photography in a high risk foot clinic: a quality audit', Journal of foot and ankle research, 4, pp. P58 - P58,
    Journal articles | 2011
    White JM; Toh L; Dickson HG; Koo EN; Winters GS; Harpur MG; Widdup J; Lau NS, 2011, 'Microbiology culture results in high risk foot clinic patients: an audit', Journal of foot and ankle research, 4, pp. O50 - O50,
    Journal articles | 2010
    Perera NJ; Lau NS; Mathews S; Waite C; Ho PJ; Caterson ID, 2010, 'Overview of endocrinopathies associated with β-thalassaemia major', Internal Medicine Journal, 40, pp. 689 - 696,
    Journal articles | 2000
    Carr V; Halpin S; Lau N; O'Brien S; Beckmann J; Lewin T, 2000, 'A Risk Factor Screening and Assessment Protocol for Schizophrenia and Related Psychosis', Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 34, pp. A170 - A180,
    Journal articles | 2000
    Carr V; Halpin S; Lau N; O'Brien S; Beckmann J; Lewin T, 2000, 'A Risk Factor Screening and Assessment Protocol for Schizophrenia and Related Psychosis', Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 34, pp. S170 - S180,
    Journal articles | 2000
    Carr V; Halpin S; Lau N; O'brien S; Beckmann J; Lewin T, 2000, 'A Risk Factor Screening and Assessment Protocol for Schizophrenia and Related Psychosis', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 34, pp. S170 - S180,
  • Conference Abstracts | 2019
    , 2019, '55th EASD Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes : Barcelona, Spain, 16 - 20 September 2019.', in Diabetologia, Germany, Vol. 62, pp. 1 - 600, Germany,
    Conference Abstracts | 2019
    Lau NS; Malone M; Schwarzer S; France A; Rajarethanam G; Staunton E; Dickson HG, 2019, 'Denosumab, compared to standard care alone, reduces disease activity of acute diabetes related Charcot neuropathy', in DIABETOLOGIA, SPRINGER, SPAIN, Barcelona, Vol. 62, pp. S464 - S465, presented at 55th Annual Meeting of the European-Association-for-the-Study-of-Diabetes (EASD), SPAIN, Barcelona, 16 September 2019 - 20 September 2019,
    Conference Abstracts | 2017
    Lai J; Niles N; Lau N, 2017, 'As clear as mud: An atypical case of primary hyperparathyroidism', in CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY, WILEY, AUSTRALIA, Perth, Vol. 89, pp. 67 - 68, presented at Joint Annual Scientific Meetings of Endocrine-Society-of-Australia (ESA) and Society-for-Reproductive-Biology (SRB), AUSTRALIA, Perth, 27 August 2017 - 30 August 2017,

My Research Supervision

Supervision

From 2011 - 2014, have supervised USyd Medical Programme research candidates through to completion.

Since 2014 to current time, have supervised through to completion half dozen UNSW ILP and ILP Honours candidates and three externally enrolled Masters candidates.Ìý

Since 2019 to current time, have supervised multiple groups of WSU Undergraduate Medical Programme research project candidates

Since 2021: primary supervisor of UNSW Masters of Medicine research candidate.

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Active projects:

We are currently running multiple projects in complex diabetes / diabetic foot including assessing differing forms and types of antimicrobial therapies; assessing cardio-metabolic risk; measuring social factors and their impact on acute disease and with my colleagues, assessing the genetic microbiome of diabetic foot.Ìý Ìý Ìý

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Opportunities for prospective ILP candidates:
Be supported in your transition from student to junior researcher in terms of learning good clinical practice, data entry and cleaning, implementation of protocols, entry level bio-statistics and support in manuscript writing.

Involvement in the above active projects that have already received regulatory clearance, are already up and running and where you can work with other researchers in a collaborative team environment.

Alternatively we have ample amounts of collected and cleaned data into diabetic foot clinical outcomes, their microbial profiles, cardio-metabolic risk, medication adherence and diabetic foot during Covid that just needs a driven junior researcher to analyse and craft into papers suitable for presentation at national diabetes and wound conferences.ÌýÌýSignificant junior research work will be acknowledged in the publications and manuscripts that may arise from our projects.ÌýÌý

Supervision includes access to our research space in the Ingham institute, admin support, support from our own research staff and regular access to and support from supervisors with a strong track record working with junior staff.

My Teaching

Undergraduate Medical Programme, South West Sydney Clinical School, UNSW

Junior Medical Officer Education Programme, Liverpool Hospital

Basic Physician Trainee Programme, Liverpool Hospital

Basic Physician Trainee Clinical Examination - Clinical Mentor, Liverpool Hospital

Supervisor, Advanced Training in Endocrinology, Royal Australasian College of Physicians

Clinical Examiner for Australian Medical Council

Clinical Examiner for Royal Australasian College of Physicians

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