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Research output per year
Personal profile
Personal profile
DProf. Blanchard completed a BAppSci degree at Charles Sturt University (CSU) before undertaking a PhD in molecular biology based at CSIRO Plant Industry, Canberra. DProf. Blanchard then worked as a molecular biologist at the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research in Lausanne, Switzerland and as a protein biochemist at the CSIRO Grain Quality Research Laboratory prior to joining CSU in 1998. DProf. Blanchard is currently a Distinguished Professor of Food Sciences in the School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences
Research Interests
DProf. Blanchard's research interests related to grain functionality and investigating ways to improve the profitability of grain production adn health benefits of grain-based foods.
Teaching
Professor Blanchard is actively involved in the supervision of postgraduate students in the area of grain functionality and nutrition.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Molecular Biology, PhD, Characterisation of CMV RNA 4A and 5, Charles Sturt University
01 Jan 1992 → 31 Dec 1995
Award Date: 01 Apr 1996
Medical Science, BAppSci (MedLabSci) Hons., Chracterisation of Cucumber Mosaic Virus RNA 5, Charles Sturt University
01 Jan 1988 → 31 Dec 1991
Award Date: 01 Apr 1992
External positions
Australasian Grain Science Association, Australasian Grain Science Association
01 Jan 2020 → …
Non Executive Director, Grains Research and Development Corporation
01 Oct 2017 → 01 Oct 2020
Panel Member, Grains Research and Development Corporation
01 Oct 2009 → 30 Sept 2015
Subject keywords
- Grain
- Rice
- Pulses
- Canola
- Sorghum
- Wheat
- Polyphenols
- GI
- Cancer
- CVD
Registered Supervisor
- Yes
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A further understanding of changes of wheat bran functionality induced by different types of probiotics fermentation: From molecules to regulation mechanism
Wu, Q., San, Y., Wu, S., Moge, Q., Wang, A., Ke, S., Li, G., Blanchard, C., Zhou, Z. & Zhao, G., 15 Jan 2025, In: Food Chemistry. 463, 141231.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Desi chickpea flaking: Impact of processing parameters on flake quality
Cork, S. D., Blanchard, C. L., Mawson, A. J. & Farahnaky, A., Feb 2025, In: Journal of Food Engineering. 386, 112256.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Further understanding the unique structure derived from interaction of soy proteins with acylated starch of various chain-length short-chain fatty acids
Ke, S., Wang, A., Yu, P., Wang, X., Chen, G., Lin, Y., Blanchard, C., Zhou, Z. & Zhao, G., 15 May 2025, In: Carbohydrate Polymers. 356, 15 p., 123417.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Advances in extraction, structure, and physiochemical properties of sorghum kafirin for biomaterial applications: A review
Shah, U., Bhattarai, R., Al-Salami, H., Blanchard, C. & Johnson, S. K., Jul 2024, In: Journal of Functional Biomaterials. 15, 7, p. 1-23 23 p., 172.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Changes in protein content, composition and dough quality: outcomes of Australian wheat breeding on varieties released from 1860 to 2015.
Riaz, Q.-U.-A., Pleming, D., Bekes, F., Florides, C., Eastwood, R. & Blanchard, C., 30 Nov 2024, In: Cereal Research Communications. p. 1-15 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Prizes
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2022 Vice Chancellor’s Research Excellence Awards for Excellence in HDR Supervision
Blanchard, C. (Recipient), 31 Dec 2022
Prize: Award › Internal award
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2022 Vice Chancellor’s Research Excellence Awards for Researcher of the Year
Blanchard, C. (Recipient), 31 Dec 2022
Prize: Award › Internal award
Activities
- 5 Honours Supervision
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Comparison of the anti-colorectal cancer effects of chickpea extracts
Santhakumar, A. (Co-supervisor), Chinkwo, K. (Principal Supervisor) & Blanchard, C. (Co-supervisor)
2020 → 2021Activity: Supervision/Examination/Mentoring › Honours Supervision
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The impact of rice processing on biomarkers of glucose release in vivo
Santhakumar, A. (Principal Supervisor) & Blanchard, C. (Co-supervisor)
2020 → 2021Activity: Supervision/Examination/Mentoring › Honours Supervision
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Potential health benefits of lupin peptides
Chinkwo, K. (Principal Supervisor), Santhakumar, A. (Co-supervisor) & Blanchard, C. (Co-supervisor)
2019 → 2020Activity: Supervision/Examination/Mentoring › Honours Supervision
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The Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Activity of Chickpea Hull Polyphenols
Blanchard, C. (Co-supervisor), Santhakumar, A. (Principal Supervisor) & Francis, N. (Co-supervisor)
2019 → 2020Activity: Supervision/Examination/Mentoring › Honours Supervision
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Effect of coloured rice polyphenol extracts on hyperglycaemic-induced β-cells dysfunction
Santhakumar, A. (Principal Supervisor), Blanchard, C. (Co-supervisor), Francis, N. (Co-supervisor) & Waters, D. (Co-supervisor)
2019 → 2020Activity: Supervision/Examination/Mentoring › Honours Supervision
Press/Media
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Charles Sturt hosts delegates from Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
Blair, N., Hernandez-Jover, M., Blanchard, C., Medway, J., Baumgartner, L., Gurr, G., Wassens, S. & Germov, J.
22/07/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Pulse product innovation
Cork, S., Blanchard, C., Farahnaky, A. & Mawson, A.
19/02/18 → 02/11/19
2 items of Media coverage, 2 Media contributions
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Pasta on the pulse
Karve, N., Hussain, S. & Blanchard, C.
27/06/16
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Search for healthy answers in canola meal
Hussain, S., Strappe, P. & Blanchard, C.
20/01/15
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
Impacts
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Rice research changes commercial food processing practices
Blanchard, C. (Creator)
Impact: Economic Impact, Social Impact