# Breanna Lepre
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Dr
# Breanna Lepre
Email:
: [breanna.lepre@mater.uq.edu.au](mailto:breanna.lepre@mater.uq.edu.au)
Phone:
: [+61 7 336 53115](tel:+61 7 336 53115)
## Positions
Affiliate of Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing
: Centre for Community Health and Wellbeing
: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Lecturer
: School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences
: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
## Overview
### Background
I am a proud Accredited Practising Dietitian and emerging dietetics leader in curriculum design and interdisciplinary education, with a Doctor of Philosophy in medical nutrition education from the University of Wollongong. My unique research and leadership portfolio spans workforce capacity building, AI, health services, and public health.
I am highly regarded internationally for conducting research related to workforce capacity and nutrition, as evidenced by my appointment as Assistant Director (Exec) at the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health. My publication record speaks to my reputation as a dynamic and collaborative researcher – I’ve published reviews, original research, editorials, conference proceedings and textbook chapters, and more than half of my papers have international coauthors. I was recently invited to speak at the World Health Organization on the need to improve nutrition education for healthcare professionals, and in 2024 I spoke at TEDxUQ.
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### Availability
Dr Breanna Lepre is:
: Available for supervision
: Media expert
### Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wollongong
### Research interests
- #### Nutrition Education for Healthcare Professionals
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- #### Community & Public Health
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- #### Competency-Based Education
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- #### Artificial Intelligence
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- #### Primary Care
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## Works
[Search Professor Breanna Lepre’s works on UQ eSpace](http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/list/author_id/7634743)
[All
(31)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/42707/all)
[Journal Article
(17)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/42707/4748)
[Other Outputs
(1)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/42707/4749)
[Conference Publication
(7)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/42707/4751)
[Book Chapter
(6)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/42707/4752)
2025
Journal Article
##### The impact of culinary education on adolescents' psychosocial wellbeing: a systematic review
Wong, Pui Ting, Barnes, Katelyn, Kirkegaard, Amy, Lepre, Breanna, Bartrim, Karly, Wright, Olivia, Crowley, Jennifer, Sullivan, Victoria and Ball, Lauren (2025). The impact of culinary education on adolescents' psychosocial wellbeing: a systematic review. Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology, 35 (6) e70186, 1-14. doi: 10.1002/casp.70186
[The impact of culinary education on adolescents' psychosocial wellbeing: a systematic review](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:a5aa6d3)
2025
Conference Publication
##### 24 Student-led teaching and learning initiatives in nutrition education for future medical and healthcare professionals: a scoping review
Yong, Sean, Ball, Lauren, Johnsen, Jørgen and Lepre, Breanna (2025). 24 Student-led teaching and learning initiatives in nutrition education for future medical and healthcare professionals: a scoping review. BMJ Publishing Group Ltd. doi: 10.1136/bmjnph-2025-nnedprosummit2024.24
[24 Student-led teaching and learning initiatives in nutrition education for future medical and healthcare professionals: a scoping review](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:46acd3b)
2025
Journal Article
##### Two decades of Medicare: An updated review of Medicare‐subsidised dietetics services in Australia
Kirkegaard, Amy, Lepre, Breanna, Bartrim, Karly and Ball, Lauren (2025). Two decades of Medicare: An updated review of Medicare‐subsidised dietetics services in Australia. Nutrition and Dietetics 1747-0080.70016. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.70016
[Two decades of Medicare: An updated review of Medicare‐subsidised dietetics services in Australia](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:e4cd884)
2025
Journal Article
##### Where is the nutrition? Content analysis of learning objectives within tertiary medicine and health degree programs at an Australian university
Derry, Mackenzie G, Ball, Lauren and Lepre, Breanna (2025). Where is the nutrition? Content analysis of learning objectives within tertiary medicine and health degree programs at an Australian university. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, 8 (2) e001263, bmjnph-2025. doi: 10.1136/bmjnph-2025-001263
[Where is the nutrition? Content analysis of learning objectives within tertiary medicine and health degree programs at an Australian university](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:1ad92b3)
2025
Book Chapter
##### Healthy Eating
Ray, Sumantra, Lepre, Breanna, Amati, Federica and Ball, Lauren (2025). Healthy Eating. Essential Lifestyle Medicine. (pp. 102-121) Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/9781009391573.012
[Healthy Eating](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:011dca9)
2024
Conference Publication
##### Measurable and immeasurable spread of knowledge for research impact: the NutComp tool
Ball, Lauren, Lepre, Breanna and Dorssen, Clare Van (2024). Measurable and immeasurable spread of knowledge for research impact: the NutComp tool. 9th International summit on food, nutrition and health, Virtual, 15 June 2023. London, United Kingdom: BMJ Group. doi: 10.1136/bmjnph-2024-nnedprosummit2023.2
[Measurable and immeasurable spread of knowledge for research impact: the NutComp tool](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:0fceedb)
2024
Other Outputs
##### How we think about ‘obesity’ and body weight is changing. Here’s why
Gardiner, Evangeline, Kirkegaard, Amy, Lepre, Breanna, Ball, Lauren and Robinson, Mark (2024, 09 19). How we think about ‘obesity’ and body weight is changing. Here’s why The Conversation
[How we think about ‘obesity’ and body weight is changing. Here’s why](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:6e8a85f)
2024
Journal Article
##### Finding the place for nutrition in healthcare education and practice
Agwara, Ebiambu, Martyn, Kathy, Macaninch, Elaine, Nyaga, Wanja, Buckner, Luke, Lepre, Breanna, Laur, Celia and Ray, Sumantra (2024). Finding the place for nutrition in healthcare education and practice. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health, 7 (1) e000692, 140-150. doi: 10.1136/bmjnph-2023-000692
[Finding the place for nutrition in healthcare education and practice](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:aa29ed0)
2024
Journal Article
##### Beyond education and training: Is a new paradigm required to better support general practitioners to feel competent in nutrition care?
Ball, Lauren, Crowley, Jennifer and Lepre, Breanna (2024). Beyond education and training: Is a new paradigm required to better support general practitioners to feel competent in nutrition care?. Australian Journal of General Practice, 53 (4), 193-194. doi: 10.31128/ajgp-09-23-6962
[Beyond education and training: Is a new paradigm required to better support general practitioners to feel competent in nutrition care?](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:4137184)
2024
Journal Article
##### Individuals’ perceptions and expectations of nutrition care provided by doctors in Australia: A focus group study
Lepre, Breanna, Mansfield, Kylie J and Beck, Eleanor J (2024). Individuals’ perceptions and expectations of nutrition care provided by doctors in Australia: A focus group study. Australian Journal of General Practice, 53 (4), 179-185. doi: 10.31128/ajgp-07-23-6886
[Individuals’ perceptions and expectations of nutrition care provided by doctors in Australia: A focus group study](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:5b27168)
2024
Journal Article
##### Establishing consensus on nutrition competencies for medicine: a Delphi study
Lepre, Breanna, Mansfield, Kylie J, Ray, Sumantra and Beck, Eleanor J (2024). Establishing consensus on nutrition competencies for medicine: a Delphi study. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health, 7 (1) e000807, 68-77. doi: 10.1136/bmjnph-2023-000807
[Establishing consensus on nutrition competencies for medicine: a Delphi study](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:8e6dec5)
2023
Journal Article
##### Measurable and immeasurable spread of knowledge for research impact: a reflection on the validated NutComp tool
Ball, Lauren, Lepre, Breanna and Van Dorssen, Clare (2023). Measurable and immeasurable spread of knowledge for research impact: a reflection on the validated NutComp tool. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health, 6 (2) e000723, 413-415. doi: 10.1136/bmjnph-2023-000723
[Measurable and immeasurable spread of knowledge for research impact: a reflection on the validated NutComp tool](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:fd22260)
2023
Book Chapter
##### Nutrition in haematology and oncology
Douglas, Pauline, Lepre, Breanna and Keaver, Laura (2023). Nutrition in haematology and oncology. Essentials of nutrition in medicine and healthcare. (pp. 220-239) edited by Sumantra Ray and Mariana Markell. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier.
[Nutrition in haematology and oncology](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:24404c9)
2023
Book Chapter
##### Nutrition in respiratory medicine
Douglas, Pauline, Lepre, Breanna and McAuliffe, Shane (2023). Nutrition in respiratory medicine. Essentials of nutrition in medicine and healthcare. (pp. 80-98) edited by Sumantra Ray and Mariana Markell. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier.
[Nutrition in respiratory medicine](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:ff60526)
2023
Book Chapter
##### Basic principles in nutrition
Ray, Sumantra and Lepre, Breanna (2023). Basic principles in nutrition. Essentials of nutrition in medicine and healthcare. (pp. 2-23) edited by Sumantra Ray and Mariana Markell. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-7020-8040-1.00001-6
[Basic principles in nutrition](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:cb8a824)
2023
Journal Article
##### The Queensland Virtual Integrated Practice (VIP) partnership program pilot study: an Australian-first model of care to support rural general practice
Lepre, Breanna, Job, Jennifer, Martin, Zena, Kerrigan, Natalie and Jackson, Claire (2023). The Queensland Virtual Integrated Practice (VIP) partnership program pilot study: an Australian-first model of care to support rural general practice. BMC Health Services Research, 23 (1) 1183, 1-9. doi: 10.1186/s12913-023-10189-0
[The Queensland Virtual Integrated Practice (VIP) partnership program pilot study: an Australian-first model of care to support rural general practice](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:a184eda)
2023
Conference Publication
##### Using the Implementation Research Logic Model (IRLM) to guide implementation and evaluation of eConsultant in Queensland
Job, Jenny, Donald, Maria, Lepre, Breanna, Nicholson, Caroline and Jackson, Claire (2023). Using the Implementation Research Logic Model (IRLM) to guide implementation and evaluation of eConsultant in Queensland. 2nd Implementation Science Health Conference Australia, Sydney, NSW Australia, 23-24 March 2023. London, United Kingdom: BioMed Central. doi: 10.1186/s13012-023-01292-1
[Using the Implementation Research Logic Model (IRLM) to guide implementation and evaluation of eConsultant in Queensland](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:c3e12c9)
2023
Journal Article
##### The OzHarvest Nourish Program: An evaluation of a hospitality-based program to support employment for young Australians
Ball, Lauren, Marsh, Julie, Lepre, Breanna, Woollett, Belinda, Baynes, Dan and Parkinson, Joy (2023). The OzHarvest Nourish Program: An evaluation of a hospitality-based program to support employment for young Australians. Public Health in Practice, 6 100431, 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.puhip.2023.100431
[The OzHarvest Nourish Program: An evaluation of a hospitality-based program to support employment for young Australians](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:e55e176)
2023
Conference Publication
##### Empowering global nutrition with digital technology – a health systems perspective
Crocombe, Dominic, Chad, Nina, Summers, Charlotte, Rajput-Ray, Minha, Buckner, Luke, Armes, Sarah, Strange, Adam, Delon, Christine, Li, Xunhan, Beck, Eleanor, Ball, Lauren, Crowley, Jennifer, Lepre, Breanna, Agwara, Ebiambu, Nyaga, Wanja, Jaffee, Ally, Bhansali, Abhinav, Laur, Celia, Gramlich, Leah, Bradfield, James, McAuliffe, Shane, Raja, Niky, Kohlmeier, Martin, Baah, Emmanuel, Mitra, Sucheta, Kargbo, Kai, Matar, Maryam, Moukayed, Meis, Haddad, Yasmin ... Ray, Sumantra (2023). Empowering global nutrition with digital technology – a health systems perspective. 8th International Summit on Nutrition and Health 2022, Online, 12-23 July 2022. London, United Kingdom: BMJ Group. doi: 10.1136/bmjnph-2023-nnedprosummit2022.1
[Empowering global nutrition with digital technology – a health systems perspective](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:6a88112)
2023
Conference Publication
##### Finding the place for nutrition in healthcare education and practice
Macaninch, Elaine, Martyn, Kathy, Buckner, Luke, Nyaga, Wanja, Laur, Celia, Lepre, Breanna, Agwara, Ebiambu and Ray, Sumantra (2023). Finding the place for nutrition in healthcare education and practice. 8th International Summit on Nutrition and Health 2022, Online, 12-23 July 2022. London, United Kingdom: BMJ Group. doi: 10.1136/bmjnph-2023-nnedprosummit2022.21
[Finding the place for nutrition in healthcare education and practice](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:dbc1868)
## Supervision
### Availability
Dr Breanna Lepre is:
: Available for supervision
Looking for a supervisor? Read our advice on [how to choose a supervisor](https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/how-to-choose-a-supervisor).
### Available projects
- #### Medical Nutrition Education: A Role Statement for Dietitians
Nutrition education in medical training is inadequate at all levels internationally. Dietitians are experts in nutrition and want to teach nutrition to medical students. Yet, there is currently no guidance which describes the knowledge and skills that a dietitian requires to support medical nutrition education, which may limit integration of this role into medical schools. This project will develop a role statement for dietitians working in medical nutrition education, to support improved medical nutrition education and guide dietetic workforce capacity building.
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### Supervision history
#### Current supervision
- Doctor Philosophy
##### Exploring the Impact of Culinary Education on Adolescents¿ Psychosocial Wellbeing
Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
[Dr Olivia Wright](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1264), [Dr Aoife-Marie Foran](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/45904), [Dr Dillon Landi](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/43907), [Professor Lauren Ball](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/16238)
- Doctor Philosophy
##### Examining the Impact of Diet on the Wellbeing of Healthcare Professionals
Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
[Professor Lauren Ball](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/16238)
- Doctor Philosophy
##### Interventions that support health professionals in their personal health behaviours
Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
[Professor Lauren Ball](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/16238)
## Media
### Enquiries
Contact Dr Breanna Lepre directly for media enquiries about:
- Health Professions Education
- Medical Education
- Nutrition
- Prevention
#### Need help?
For help with finding experts, story ideas and media enquiries, contact our Media team:
[communications@uq.edu.au](mailto:communications@uq.edu.au)
## External profiles
- [ORCID](https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0154-1960)
- [ResearcherID](https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/AAT-3279-2021)
- [Scopus](https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57215083581)
## Social media
- [Linkedin](https://au.linkedin.com/in/breanna-lepre)
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