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# Wendy Brown

**Source**: https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/844
**Parent**: https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/222

Emeritus Professor

# Wendy Brown

Email:
:   [wbrown@uq.edu.au](mailto:wbrown@uq.edu.au)

## Positions

Emeritus Professor
:   School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences
:   Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences

## Overview

### Background

Professor Brown's research interests focus on physical activity and the prevention and management of chronic illness at a population level. To date, much of her research has been in the areas of obesity and the health and well being of Australian women.

Professor Wendy Brown joined the UQ School of Human Movement Studies in 2000 as the first professor in physical activity and health. Her educational qualifications are in human biology and physiology, exercise physiology, and health and physical education. She has had a diverse career path, working in both secondary and tertiary education, as well as public and private health promotion. Prior to her move to Queensland, she was the Director of the Research Institute for Gender and Health at the University of Newcastle, where she was a founding investigator and manager of the Australian Longitudinal Study of Women's Health. This project has been tracking the health of over 40,000 women for ten years. She was also a Chief Investigator on the "10,000 Steps Rockhampton" project which aimed to increase the physical activity levels of a community of approximately 60,000 people. In addition to her teaching and research commitments, she devotes considerable time to professional and policy development through her work with government departments, the National Heart Foundation, and Sports Medicine Australia. In the last five years, she has contributed to research grants with a value of more than $26,000,000, published more than 120 articles in national and international journals, and written numerous research reports.

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### Availability

Emeritus Professor Wendy Brown is:
:   Available for supervision
:   Media expert

### Qualifications

- Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), University of Birmingham
- Postgraduate Diploma, Loughborough University
- Masters (Coursework) of Science, Loughborough University
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Newcastle

### Research interests

- #### Physical activity

  Physical activity and its role in the prevention and management of chronic illness at a population level

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- #### Women's health

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- #### Obesity

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## Works

[Search Professor Wendy Brown’s works on UQ eSpace](http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/list/author_id/1493)

[All
(803)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/844/all)
[Book
(7)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/844/4747)
[Journal Article
(484)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/844/4748)
[Other Outputs
(16)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/844/4749)
[Conference Publication
(283)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/844/4751)
[Book Chapter
(13)](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts-publication/844/4752)

2025

Journal Article

##### Intermittent-vigorous intensity physical activity as a strategy for recovery in severe mental illness: study protocol for a pragmatic clinical trial

Caro-Crous, Mariona, Santos, Josep M., Jabardo-Camprubi, Guillem, Brown, Wendy J. and Puig-Ribera, Anna (2025). Intermittent-vigorous intensity physical activity as a strategy for recovery in severe mental illness: study protocol for a pragmatic clinical trial. BMJ Open, 15 (12) e107357, e107357. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-107357

[Intermittent-vigorous intensity physical activity as a strategy for recovery in severe mental illness: study protocol for a pragmatic clinical trial](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:75d5487)

2025

Journal Article

##### Exceeding the guidelines: A descriptive study of exercise, pregnancy, maternal and neonatal health outcomes in elite and recreational athletes

Dalhaug, Emilie Mass, Sanda, Birgitte, Bø, Kari, Brown, Wendy J., Sundgot-Borgen, Jorunn and Haakstad, Lene Annette Hagen (2025). Exceeding the guidelines: A descriptive study of exercise, pregnancy, maternal and neonatal health outcomes in elite and recreational athletes. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 25 (1) 475, 1-10. doi: 10.1186/s12884-025-07572-6

[Exceeding the guidelines: A descriptive study of exercise, pregnancy, maternal and neonatal health outcomes in elite and recreational athletes](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:6d36471)

2025

Journal Article

##### Dog ownership, dog walking, and physical function in mid-older adults: findings from the HABITAT cohort study

Adams, Emma K., Murray, Kevin, Burton, Nicola W., Brown, Wendy J., Bauman, Adrian and Christian, Hayley (2025). Dog ownership, dog walking, and physical function in mid-older adults: findings from the HABITAT cohort study. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2025.12.004

[Dog ownership, dog walking, and physical function in mid-older adults: findings from the HABITAT cohort study](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:48561c8)

2025

Journal Article

##### Environmental features and trajectories of physical activity over 10 years in mid-age Australian adults

Teixeira Rezende Faria, Thania Mara, Brown, Wendy J., Burton, Nicola W., Malta, Deborah Carvalho and Mielke, Gregore Iven (2025). Environmental features and trajectories of physical activity over 10 years in mid-age Australian adults. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 23 (1), 1-11. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2024-0892

[Environmental features and trajectories of physical activity over 10 years in mid-age Australian adults](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:12d643e)

2025

Journal Article

##### Pushing limits: the acute effects of a heavy-load resistance protocol and supine exercise on fetal well-being

Dalhaug, Emilie Mass, Sanda, Birgitte, Bø, Kari, Brown, Wendy and Haakstad, Lene A H (2025). Pushing limits: the acute effects of a heavy-load resistance protocol and supine exercise on fetal well-being. BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine, 11 (3) e002639, 1-8. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2025-002639

[Pushing limits: the acute effects of a heavy-load resistance protocol and supine exercise on fetal well-being](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:cd60e55)

2025

Journal Article

##### Socioeconomic inequalities in physical function decline: multilevel longitudinal results from the HABITAT study

Rachele, Jerome N., Loh, Venurs, Timperio, Anna, Veitch, Jenny, Thomas, Rees, Reid, Rebecca A. and Brown, Wendy J. (2025). Socioeconomic inequalities in physical function decline: multilevel longitudinal results from the HABITAT study. BMC Public Health, 25 (1) 2378, 2378. doi: 10.1186/s12889-025-23309-8

[Socioeconomic inequalities in physical function decline: multilevel longitudinal results from the HABITAT study](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:fb1de0e)

2025

Journal Article

##### The effects of Tai Chi on pain and other health indicators in people with osteoarthritis: An updated systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis

Zhao, Anni, Brown, Wendy J., Coombes, Jeff S. and Liu, Xin (2025). The effects of Tai Chi on pain and other health indicators in people with osteoarthritis: An updated systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 33 (8), 933-950. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2025.05.013

[The effects of Tai Chi on pain and other health indicators in people with osteoarthritis: An updated systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:78b2d55)

2025

Journal Article

##### Reciprocal associations between trajectories of physical activity and physical function among older women: findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health

Nemoto, Yuta, Brown, Wendy J., Peeters, Geeske and Mielke, Gregore Iven (2025). Reciprocal associations between trajectories of physical activity and physical function among older women: findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health. The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, 80 (6) glaf059, 1-6. doi: 10.1093/gerona/glaf059

[Reciprocal associations between trajectories of physical activity and physical function among older women: findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:34a69c4)

2025

Journal Article

##### Directrices australianas para la actividad física en el embarazo y el postparto

Brown, Wendy J., Hayman, Melanie, Haakstad, Lene A. H., Lamerton, Tayla, Mena, Gabriela P., Green, Anita, Keating, Shelley E., Gomes, Grace A. O., Coombes, Jeff S. and Mielke, Gregore I. (2025). Directrices australianas para la actividad física en el embarazo y el postparto. Pensar en Movimiento: Revista de Ciencias del Ejercicio y la Salud, 23 (1), e65113-e65113. doi: 10.15517/pensarmov.v23i1.65113

[Directrices australianas para la actividad física en el embarazo y el postparto](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:2f68a17)

2025

Journal Article

##### Determinants of physical activity 10 months following a supervised exercise program in people with type 2 diabetes

Cox, Emily R., Gajanand, Trishan, Keating, Shelley E., Brown, Wendy J., Coombes, Jeff S. and Burton, Nicola W. (2025). Determinants of physical activity 10 months following a supervised exercise program in people with type 2 diabetes. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 22 (7), 811-818. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2024-0808

[Determinants of physical activity 10 months following a supervised exercise program in people with type 2 diabetes](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:f148755)

2025

Journal Article

##### Primary health care costs associated with trajectories of physical activity over 10 years

Codogno, Jamile Sanches, Brown, Wendy J., Turi-Lynch, Bruna Camilo, Morais, Luana Carolina de, Lemes, Ítalo Ribeiro, Monteiro, Henrique Luiz and Mielke, Gregore Iven (2025). Primary health care costs associated with trajectories of physical activity over 10 years. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 22 (8), 1013-1020. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2025-0047

[Primary health care costs associated with trajectories of physical activity over 10 years](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:8effde1)

2025

Journal Article

##### Efficacy of a multicomponent physical activity intervention for teachers with or at risk of type 2 diabetes: the support, motivation, and physical activity research for teachers health randomized controlled trial

Plotnikoff, Ronald C., Murphy, Maria, Wilczynska, Magdalena, Courneya, Kerry S., Brown, Wendy J., Sigal, Ronald J. and Lubans, David R. (2025). Efficacy of a multicomponent physical activity intervention for teachers with or at risk of type 2 diabetes: the support, motivation, and physical activity research for teachers health randomized controlled trial. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 22 (3), 334-346. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2024-0195

[Efficacy of a multicomponent physical activity intervention for teachers with or at risk of type 2 diabetes: the support, motivation, and physical activity research for teachers health randomized controlled trial](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:7c11e59)

2024

Journal Article

##### International PCOS guideline clinical research priorities roadmap: a co-designed approach aligned with end-user priorities in a neglected women's health condition

Teede, H. J., Gibson, M., Laven, J., Dokras, A., Moran, L. J., Piltonin, T., Costello, M., Mousa, A., Joham, A. E., Tay, C. T., Arlt, Wiebke, Azziz, Ricardo, Balen, Adam, Bedson, Lisa, Berry, Lorna, Boivin, Jacky, Boyle, Jacqueline, Brennan, Leah, Brown, Wendy (International PCOS Network), Burgert, Tania, Busby, Maureen, Ee, Carolyn, Garad, Rhonda M., Harrison, Cheryce, Hart, Roger, Misso, Marie, Morman, Rachel, Hirschberg, Angelica Lindén, Ho, Tuong ... International PCOS Network (2024). International PCOS guideline clinical research priorities roadmap: a co-designed approach aligned with end-user priorities in a neglected women's health condition. eClinicalMedicine, 78 102927, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102927

[International PCOS guideline clinical research priorities roadmap: a co-designed approach aligned with end-user priorities in a neglected women's health condition](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:84162ea)

2024

Journal Article

##### Low-volume combined aerobic and resistance high-intensity interval training in type 2 diabetes: a randomised controlled trial

Gajanand, Trishan, Cox, Emily R., Keating, Shelley E., Brown, Wendy J., Hordern, Matthew D., Burton, Nicola W., Chachay, Veronique S., Gomersall, Sjaan R., Fassett, Robert G. and Coombes, Jeff S. (2024). Low-volume combined aerobic and resistance high-intensity interval training in type 2 diabetes: a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine, 10 (4) e002046, e002046. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2024-002046

[Low-volume combined aerobic and resistance high-intensity interval training in type 2 diabetes: a randomised controlled trial](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:3d6724f)

2024

Journal Article

##### Physical activity volume, frequency, and intensity: Associations with hypertension and obesity over 21 years in Australian women

Mielke, Gregore I., Ding, Ding, Keating, Shelley E., Nunes, Bruno P., Brady, Ruth and Brown, Wendy J. (2024). Physical activity volume, frequency, and intensity: Associations with hypertension and obesity over 21 years in Australian women. Journal of Sport and Health Science, 13 (5), 631-641. doi: 10.1016/j.jshs.2024.05.004

[Physical activity volume, frequency, and intensity: Associations with hypertension and obesity over 21 years in Australian women](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:a7f5f4d)

2024

Journal Article

##### Trajectories of physical activity and chronic conditions among mid-aged women

Nemoto, Yuta, Brown, Wendy J., Ding, Ding, Nguyen, Binh and Mielke, Gregore Iven (2024). Trajectories of physical activity and chronic conditions among mid-aged women. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 67 (3), 389-396. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2024.05.013

[Trajectories of physical activity and chronic conditions among mid-aged women](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:5f036b3)

2024

Journal Article

##### Annual and seasonal patterns of dietary intake in Australian adults: A prospective cohort study

Curtis, Rachel G., Hendrie, Gilly A., Ferguson, Ty, Olds, Timothy, Fraysse, François, Dumuid, Dorothea, Brown, Wendy J., Esterman, Adrian and Maher, Carol A. (2024). Annual and seasonal patterns of dietary intake in Australian adults: A prospective cohort study. Nutrients, 16 (16) 2718, 1-14. doi: 10.3390/nu16162718

[Annual and seasonal patterns of dietary intake in Australian adults: A prospective cohort study](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:98783ab)

2024

Journal Article

##### Participation in sports/recreational activities and the occurrence of psychological distress in mid‐aged adults: findings from the HABITAT cohort study

Yu, Ruyi, Brown, Wendy J., Burton, Nicola W. and Mielke, Gregore I. (2024). Participation in sports/recreational activities and the occurrence of psychological distress in mid‐aged adults: findings from the HABITAT cohort study. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 34 (6) e14680, e14680. doi: 10.1111/sms.14680

[Participation in sports/recreational activities and the occurrence of psychological distress in mid‐aged adults: findings from the HABITAT cohort study](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:4cea159)

2024

Journal Article

##### Physical activity across midlife and health-related quality of life in Australian women: a target trial emulation using a longitudinal cohort

Nguyen, Binh, Clare, Philip, Mielke, Gregore I., Brown, Wendy J. and Ding, Ding (2024). Physical activity across midlife and health-related quality of life in Australian women: a target trial emulation using a longitudinal cohort. PLOS Medicine, 21 (5) e1004384, e1004384. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1004384

[Physical activity across midlife and health-related quality of life in Australian women: a target trial emulation using a longitudinal cohort](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:3131903)

2024

Journal Article

##### Behaviour change techniques, barriers and facilitators for promoting self-managed physical activity in Australian Defence Force veterans: A mixed-methods study

Papinczak, Zoe E., Gilson, Nicholas D., Mielke, Gregore I., Haslam, Catherine and Brown, Wendy J. (2024). Behaviour change techniques, barriers and facilitators for promoting self-managed physical activity in Australian Defence Force veterans: A mixed-methods study. Journal of Military and Veterans' Health, 32 (3), 22-30.

[Behaviour change techniques, barriers and facilitators for promoting self-managed physical activity in Australian Defence Force veterans: A mixed-methods study](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:af37d79)

## Funding

### Past funding

- 2019 - 2021

  Active Choices: A 'stepped-down' program to promote group-based physical activity to DVA clients

  Department of Veterans' Affairs

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/37661)
- 2019 - 2023

  Truck-Fit: Testing of a scalable high intensity interval training program for male long distance truck drivers with cardio-metabolic risks and conditions

  National Heart Foundation Vanguard Grant

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/37178)
- 2016 - 2017

  A pilot study to assess the efficacy of Tai Chi for Type 1 Diabetes

  Diabetes Australia Research Program

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/27397)
- 2016 - 2017

  The Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of Referral to Exercise Physiologists, Psychologists, and Supplementary Physical Behavior Change Strategies for School Teachers 'at risk' for Type 2 Diabetes

  Hunter Medical Research Institute

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/27089)
- 2015 - 2021

  High intensity exercise for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis - is it safe, effective, and feasible in practice? (Tom Penrose Community Service Grant)

  Exercise and Sports Science Australia Ltd

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/26975)
- 2015 - 2016

  Assessing the effectiveness of High Intensity Interval Training for smoking cessation in women

  National Heart Foundation Vanguard Grant

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/23859)
- 2014 - 2017

  Encouraging businesses to adopt activity-permissive workplaces to reduce sitting time at work

  National Heart Foundation Focus Grant

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/23606)
- 2014 - 2017

  Evaluation of a community cycling program for teens: 'The Happiness Cycle'

  Bicycle Victoria Incorporated

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/23402)
- 2014 - 2015

  Fun 'n fitness: Evaluation of the Churches of Christ in Queensland Falls Prevention Exercise Program for its Aged Care Residents

  Churches of Christ in Queensland

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/23410)
- 2014

  Cellular metabolic respirometry and enzymatic assessment suite

  UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/21551)
- 2013 - 2015

  The Shifting Gears Project: Active Living and Healthy Eating in Queensland Truck Drivers

  Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/15831)
- 2013

  Development of a baseline 'Lifestyle Needs Assessment Survey tool' to support the Queensland 'Workplaces for Wellness' Program

  Queensland Health

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/15709)
- 2013 - 2019

  A longitudinal multilevel study of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and physical function in mid-to-late adulthood (NHMRC Project Grant administered by Deakin University)

  Deakin University

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/20222)
- 2012

  Clinical and Nutritional Biomarker Platform

  UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/14265)
- 2011 - 2015

  Sitting less and moving more: Population health research to understand and influence sedentary behaviour (NHMRC Program Grant administered by Baker IDI)

  Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/14250)
- 2011 - 2016

  Project B - The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health - Establishment of a new cohort of women born 1989-94; more frequent surveys of women born 1921-26; strengthening of study capacity

  Department of Health and Ageing

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/13404)
- 2011

  A metabolic testing suite for clinical exercise physiology, sports science and sports nutrition research

  NHMRC Equipment Grant

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/13011)
- 2011 - 2014

  Retirement activity planning: a randomised controlled trial (ARC Discovery Project administered by UniSA)

  University of South Australia

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/13494)
- 2010 - 2016

  NHMRC CRE: Centre of Research Excellence in Women's Health in the 21st century (CREWH21)

  NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/11725)
- 2010

  An integrated portfolio of objective measurement devices for research on physical activity and sedentary behaviour in population health

  UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/11965)
- 2010 - 2011

  Sitting less and moving more: Population health research to understand and influence sedentary behaviour

  NHMRC Program Grant

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/19871)
- 2009 - 2010

  Evidence and Strategies for Sitting Time and Health

  Queensland Health Health Promotion

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/11012)
- 2009 - 2016

  Project A - Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health (2012-2016)

  Department of Health and Ageing (Commonwealth of Australia)

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/10917)
- 2007 - 2008

  Feasibility and efficacy of a supervised exercise program for colorectal cancer survivors in the rehabilitation phase of cancer recovery

  Wesley Merdical Research

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/8427)
- 2007 - 2010

  Increasing psychosocial resilience and physical activity for heart health: a randomised trial of the READY (REsilience and Activity every DaY) program

  National Heart Foundation of Australia

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/8304)
- 2006 - 2012

  Men, Women and Ageing: predictors of ageing well in the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health and the Perth Health in Men Study

  NHMRCARC Ageing Well, Ageing Productively Program

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/7895)
- 2006 - 2009

  The Development of a Food and Nutrition and Physical Activity Project for Pregnancy and Early Life In Urban Locations

  Queensland Health Health Promotion

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/8071)
- 2006

  NHMRC\_Infrastructure Item\_Monitors for the objective measurement of physical activity in adults

  NHMRC Equipment Grant

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/20281)
- 2005 - 2007

  The impact of physical activity on outcomes for older women

  Department of Family and Community Services

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/8047)
- 2005

  Towards 10,000 Steps Brisbane: The validity of self reported physical activity, height and weight among mid aged women and men.

  Queensland Health

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/7769)
- 2005

  An exploratory study to assess the efficacy of Tai Chi in preventing Type II Diabetes among high risk adults

  Diabetes Australia Research Trust

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/7121)
- 2005

  Self-management Practices and Health Service Utilisation for Diabetes Prevention among Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

  Diabetes Australia Research Trust

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/7120)
- 2004 - 2005

  Preliminary Development of the 10,000 Steps Brisbane Project

  Brisbane City Council

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/7449)
- 2004

  NHMRC\_Equipment Grant\_HLTH\_(Pop Hlth; CPRC; HMS)\_Objective Measurement of Physical Activity and Real-Time Feedback for Behavioural Studies in Population Health

  NHMRC Equipment Grant

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/7042)
- 2004 - 2006

  A randomised control trial to compare the efficacy of a home based and group based resistance training program on the functional status and health of older Australians.

  Blue Care

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/6829)
- 2004 - 2006

  Psychological determinants of physical activity across the life span and critical life-stage transitions: Cross-sectional, longitudinal causal modelling and experimental interventions

  University of Sydney

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/6979)
- 2004 - 2008

  Understanding and influencing physical activity to improve population health

  NHMRC Program Grant

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/19057)
- 2003 - 2009

  Building Capacity for Physical Activity Research in Population Health

  Capacity Building Grants in Population Health Research

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/18790)
- 2003 - 2006

  Randomised control trial to compare the efficacy of a home based and 'centre' based resistance training program in terms of outcomes relating to functional status and health in older Australians.

  Department of Health and Ageing

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/6493)
- 2003 - 2004

  Increasing physical activity in the general practice setting: a randomised trial to test the efficacy of three strategies.

  National Heart Foundation of Australia

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/5716)
- 2002 - 2003

  Physical activity in the veteran community - prevalence, barriers, preferences and relationships with health and well-being

  Department of Veterans' Affairs

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/5900)
- 2002 - 2003

  Discussion paper for the development of recommendations for children's and youth's participation in health promoting physical activity

  Department of Health and Ageing

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/5696)
- 2001 - 2003

  To assist in the development of a multi-strategy health promotion project focusing on physical activity and social determinants of health

  Queensland Health

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/5331)
- 2001

  Physical Activity and Health Specialist Training Course

  Queensland Health

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/5077)
- 2001

  Effects of moderate physical activity on insulin sensitivity and other components of the insulin resistance syndrome in obese adolescents.

  University of Queensland Small Grants Scheme

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/45883)
- 2001

  Reliability of a community based protocol for measurement of oxygen cost of locomotion in people with acquired brain injury (ABI)

  GF Finch Bequest

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/4835)
- 2001

  The efficacy of a community based physical activity intervention in improving the health of people with acquired brain injury

  Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/4905)
- 2000

  Physical activity and daily energy expenditure among mothers of young children

  Department of Health and Ageing

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/114)
- 1999 - 2008

  The Australian longitudinal study on women's health.

  University of Newcastle

  [Open grant](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/6235)

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## Supervision

### Availability

Emeritus Professor Wendy Brown is:
:   Available for supervision

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### Supervision history

#### Completed supervision

- 2022

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Physical Activity and Reproductive Health Problems in Women](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:c0a5dc6)

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Gregore Iven Mielke](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/17360)
- 2021

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Urinary incontinence in young to mid-aged women](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:049bb67)

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Emma Beckman](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1536)
- 2016

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Objective and subjective methods for measuring physical activity and sedentary behaviour in older adults](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:387525)

  Principal Advisor
- 2015

  Master Philosophy

  ##### [Physical Activity Patterns in Rural Australian Populations: An investigation of the relationship between location of residence and physical activity patterns](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:360778)

  Principal Advisor
- 2015

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Exploring pole walking as a health enhancing physical activity for older adults](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:357789)

  Principal Advisor
- 2012

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Young women and weight gain: What is the role of patterns of physical activity and sedentary behaviour?](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:283025)

  Principal Advisor
- 2012

  Master Philosophy

  ##### Twelve month impact of the Just Walk It program on physical activity levels

  Principal Advisor
- 2012

  Master Philosophy

  ##### [Older Australians and physical activity: measures, prevalence data, and issues](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:270956)

  Principal Advisor
- 2010

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Physical Activity for the Prevention and Management of Colorectal Cancer. "I'm Physically Active after Cancer Treatment": a pilot study of the ImPACT Program and related research.](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:221586)

  Principal Advisor
- 2009

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [The effects of exercise training, and combined exercise and cognitive training, on cognitive and physical function in older adults: A randomised controlled trial and qualitative evaluation](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:162406)

  Principal Advisor
- 2009

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Effectiveness of a walking program and intake of glucosamine sulphate for reducing pain and stiffness, and increasing flexibility and functional ability in persons with early symptoms of hip or knee osteoarthritis](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:165418)

  Principal Advisor
- 2007

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [The efficacy of Tai Chi and Qigong in reducing indicators of risk of Type 2 diabetes in adults with elevated blood glucose](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:236531)

  Principal Advisor
- 2006

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN GENERAL PRACTICE: A RANDOMISED TRIAL TO TEST THE EFFICACY OF THREE STRATEGIES

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Carrie Ritchie](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/682)
- 2003

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### PROACTIVE MUMS:PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG MOTHERS OF YOUNG CHILDREN

  Principal Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Stewart Trost](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/934)
- Doctor Philosophy

  ##### COMPARISON OF THE EFFECTS OF A HOME-BASED AND GROUP-BASED RESISTANCE TRAINING PROGRAM ON THE FUNCTIONAL STATUS AND HEALTH OF OLDER AUSTRALIANS

  Principal Advisor
- 2025

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### Understanding differences in accumulation of device-measured physical activity in mid-aged adults: Does one size fit all?

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Dr Gregore Iven Mielke](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/17360)
- 2022

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Comparison of Low-Volume, High-Intensity Aerobic and Resistance Interval Training with Current Exercise Recommendations on Cardiometabolic Outcomes in People with Type 2 Diabetes](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:f078293)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Shelley Keating](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/12259), [Professor Jeff Coombes](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/908)
- 2018

  Master Philosophy

  ##### [Physical activity in shift workers: building evidence to inform health promotion practice](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:8f2ddc9)

  Associate Advisor
- 2016

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Measuring and positively influencing physical activity and sedentary behaviour in adults with mental illness](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:413782)

  Associate Advisor
- 2016

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Physical activity patterns, attitudes and counselling among adults with mental illness](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:390448)

  Associate Advisor
- 2014

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Understanding, describing and measuring workplace physical activity patterns in men from a regional area of Queensland, Australia](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:335889)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Nicholas Gilson](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1780)
- 2013

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Occupational Sitting in Australian Office Workers: Measurement, Description and Strategies for Change](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:318333)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Nicholas Gilson](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1780)
- 2013

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### [Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Employee Presenteeism](https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:310990)

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Associate Professor Nicholas Gilson](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1780)
- 2006

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PATTERNS OF SINGAPOREAN ADOLESCENTS

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Stewart Trost](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/934)
- 2006

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG COMMUNITY-DWELLING PEOPLE WITH ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Bruce Abernethy](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/222), [Professor Stewart Trost](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/934)
- 2006

  Doctor Philosophy

  ##### INSULIN RESISTANCE AND CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS IN OBESE CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

  Associate Advisor

  Other advisors:
  [Professor Stewart Trost](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/934)

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## Media

### Enquiries

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- Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health
- Energy balance and weigh gain prevention
- Physical activity
- Sedentary behaviour and health
- Weight management
- Women's health
- Workplace health promotion

#### Need help?

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