Dr Olivia Wright
Dr

Olivia Wright

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Background

Olivia is a Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics at the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland and a Senior Research Fellow with the Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences (CNAFS), The Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI). Olivia has a strong track record in leading multidisciplinary research. Her main research streams include clinical trials examining the bioavailability of nutrients and the impact on clinical outcomes and/or gene expression; the uptake and maintenance of healthy and sustainable dietary patterns; innovative models of service delivery to prevent nutritional decline and improve quality of life for older people; service co-design, delivery, and evaluation across various areas of dietetics practice. Olivia also collaborates with industry partners to trial novel foods and ingredients.

Olivia is a highly supportive postgraduate advisor, mentoring 13 PhD students (5 to completion, 3 as primary; 8 continuing). She regularly supervises Master of Dietetics Studies coursework research students (around 22 projects 2009-2022) and supervised 2 honours students (2011).

Olivia is an Associate Editor for the international journal, Nutrition Journal, (BMC, Springer Nature). In 2010, she received Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian status, as recognition of her professional leadership and expertise and in 2011 won the Women in Technology "Rising Star" Award. She has received significant research funding, including support from the Australian Research Council, the National Health and Medical Research Council, Queensland Health and Horticulture Innovation Australia.

Availability

Dr Olivia Wright is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Biomedical engineering Health Sciences Nutrition and dietetics

Qualifications

  • Bachelor, Queensland University of Technology
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
  • Member, Dietitians Association of Australia, Dietitians Association of Australia

Research interests

  • Nutrition and ageing

    Functional ingredients and foods for healthy ageing; sarcopenia; frailty

  • Obesity and metabolism

    Improving overall dietary patterns to promote health; factors affecting adherence; improving dietary guidelines

  • Dietetics education

    Curriculum design and programmatic assessment

  • Nutrigenomics and Nutrigenetics

    Personalised nutrition and the gut microbiome

  • Mental health

    Sharper Minds collaborative project with the School of Psychology and suite of programs for 1st year University students

  • Indigenous foods

    Community empowerment

Search Professor Olivia Wright’s works on UQ eSpace

133 works between 2003 and 2024
All (133) Journal Article (70) Book Chapter (3) Conference Publication (56) Book (1) Other Outputs (3)

1 - 20 of 133 works

2024

Journal Article

Food, nutrition and dining information on residential aged care facility websites: a website analysis

Tan, Zavier Kok Shen, Pashley, Alice, Ball, Lauren, Wright, Olivia Renee Louise and Bartrim, Karly (2024). Food, nutrition and dining information on residential aged care facility websites: a website analysis. Australasian Journal on Ageing. doi: 10.1111/ajag.13388

Food, nutrition and dining information on residential aged care facility websites: a website analysis

2024

Journal Article

What factors affect the recruitment and retention of allied health professionals working in hospitals? A systematic literature review

Baumgartner, Laure, Wright, Olivia, Barne, Katelyn, Bartrim, Karly, Kirkegaard, Amy, Sullivan, Victoria, Burch, Emily and Ball, Lauren (2024). What factors affect the recruitment and retention of allied health professionals working in hospitals? A systematic literature review. Australian Health Review. doi: 10.1071/ah24287

What factors affect the recruitment and retention of allied health professionals working in hospitals? A systematic literature review

2024

Journal Article

From Silos to Synergy: A Scoping Review of Team Approaches to Outpatient Eating Disorder Treatment

Bray, Megan, Heruc, Gabriella and Wright, Olivia R. L. (2024). From Silos to Synergy: A Scoping Review of Team Approaches to Outpatient Eating Disorder Treatment. International Journal of Eating Disorders. doi: 10.1002/eat.24328

From Silos to Synergy: A Scoping Review of Team Approaches to Outpatient Eating Disorder Treatment

2024

Journal Article

Patient outcome quality indicators for older persons in acute care: original development data using interRAI AC-CGA

Martin-Khan, Melinda G., Gray, Leonard C., Brand, Caroline, Wright, Olivia, Pachana, Nancy A., Byrne, Gerard J., Chatfield, Mark D., Jones, Richard, Morris, John, Travers, Catherine, Tropea, Joanne, Xiong, Beibei, Research Collaborative for Quality Care: Acute Care Panel and Research Collaborative for Quality Care: Dementia Care Panel (2024). Patient outcome quality indicators for older persons in acute care: original development data using interRAI AC-CGA. BMC Geriatrics, 24 (1) 527, 1-13. doi: 10.1186/s12877-024-04980-9

Patient outcome quality indicators for older persons in acute care: original development data using interRAI AC-CGA

2024

Journal Article

Data from four consecutive cohorts of students in Australia (2019-2022) show the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on domestic and international university students' mental health

Dingle, Genevieve A., Han, Rong, Alhadad, Sakinah S. J., Beckman, Emma, Bentley, Sarah V., Gomersall, Sjaan R., Hides, Leanne, Maccallum, Fiona, McKimmie, Blake M., Rossa, Kalina, Smith, Simon S., Walter, Zoe C., Williams, Elyse and Wright, Olivia (2024). Data from four consecutive cohorts of students in Australia (2019-2022) show the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on domestic and international university students' mental health. The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 58 (6), 528-536. doi: 10.1177/00048674241233111

Data from four consecutive cohorts of students in Australia (2019-2022) show the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on domestic and international university students' mental health

2024

Journal Article

Dietitians' perceptions of employment models used in Australian residential aged care facilities

Bartrim, Karly, Wright, Olivia R. L., Moyle, Wendy and Ball, Lauren (2024). Dietitians' perceptions of employment models used in Australian residential aged care facilities. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 43 (4), 762-772. doi: 10.1111/ajag.13335

Dietitians' perceptions of employment models used in Australian residential aged care facilities

2024

Journal Article

‘On‐Demand’ snack service in a rehabilitation setting: impact on satisfaction, intake, waste and costs

Ellick, Jennifer, Pashley, Alice, Cave, Danielle, Nelson, Oliver and Wright, Olivia (2024). ‘On‐Demand’ snack service in a rehabilitation setting: impact on satisfaction, intake, waste and costs. Nutrition and Dietetics, 81 (4), 454-463. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12881

‘On‐Demand’ snack service in a rehabilitation setting: impact on satisfaction, intake, waste and costs

2024

Journal Article

Assessing the potential of Australian indigenous edible halophytes as salt substitutes: from wild to plate

Srivarathan, Sukirtha, Olarte Mantilla, Sandra Milena, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Wright, Olivia R. L., Netzel, Michael E. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2024). Assessing the potential of Australian indigenous edible halophytes as salt substitutes: from wild to plate. Journal of Food Science, 89 (5), 2991-3005. doi: 10.1111/1750-3841.17034

Assessing the potential of Australian indigenous edible halophytes as salt substitutes: from wild to plate

2024

Conference Publication

Several genetic SNPs identified in acute appendicitis patients including the HLA-C known to be related to coeliac disease in a Genome-Wide Association Study

Ryoo, M., Hwang, L-D., Wright, O., Brown, J., de Pouplana, L.R. and Roura, E. (2024). Several genetic SNPs identified in acute appendicitis patients including the HLA-C known to be related to coeliac disease in a Genome-Wide Association Study. 57th Nutrition Society of New Zealand and 47th Nutrition Society of Australia Joint Annual Scientific Meeting, Auckland, New Zealand, 28 November – 1 December 2023. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/s0029665124001721

Several genetic SNPs identified in acute appendicitis patients including the HLA-C known to be related to coeliac disease in a Genome-Wide Association Study

2023

Journal Article

Australian indigenous edible halophytes—nutritious and functional for a sustainable future: antioxidant capacity and antimicrobial properties

Srivarathan, Sukirtha, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Seididamyeh, Maral, Wright, Olivia R. L., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Netzel, Michael E. (2023). Australian indigenous edible halophytes—nutritious and functional for a sustainable future: antioxidant capacity and antimicrobial properties. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria, 135 (2), 41-46. doi: 10.1071/rs23007

Australian indigenous edible halophytes—nutritious and functional for a sustainable future: antioxidant capacity and antimicrobial properties

2023

Journal Article

Collaborative dietetic and psychological care in Interprofessional Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for adults with Anorexia Nervosa: a novel treatment approach

Bray, Megan, Heruc, Gabriella, Byrne, Susan and Wright, Olivia R. L. (2023). Collaborative dietetic and psychological care in Interprofessional Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for adults with Anorexia Nervosa: a novel treatment approach. Journal of Eating Disorders, 11 (1) 31, 31. doi: 10.1186/s40337-023-00743-w

Collaborative dietetic and psychological care in Interprofessional Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for adults with Anorexia Nervosa: a novel treatment approach

2023

Journal Article

The imperative of collaboration: Lived experience perspectives on team approaches in outpatient eating disorder treatment

Bray, Megan, Heruc, Gabriella, Evans, Lacey and Wright, Olivia R.L. (2023). The imperative of collaboration: Lived experience perspectives on team approaches in outpatient eating disorder treatment. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 57 (1), 116-123. doi: 10.1002/eat.24084

The imperative of collaboration: Lived experience perspectives on team approaches in outpatient eating disorder treatment

2023

Conference Publication

Nutritional quality and functional properties of Australian grown elderberries

Rathnayake, Anuruddhika Udayangani, Wright, Olivia, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Netzel, Michael E. (2023). Nutritional quality and functional properties of Australian grown elderberries. NextGen Ag Symposium, St. Lucia, QLD, Australia, 29 September 2023.

Nutritional quality and functional properties of Australian grown elderberries

2023

Journal Article

Exploring Australian dietitians' experiences and preparedness for working in residential aged care facilities

Bartrim, Karly, Wright, Olivia R. L., Moyle, Wendy and Ball, Lauren (2023). Exploring Australian dietitians' experiences and preparedness for working in residential aged care facilities. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 37 (1), 111-125. doi: 10.1111/jhn.13234

Exploring Australian dietitians' experiences and preparedness for working in residential aged care facilities

2023

Journal Article

Australian dietitians' confidence in their knowledge and skills working with older adults in aged care: A national survey

Bartrim, Karly, Moyle, Wendy, Wright, Olivia R. L. and Ball, Lauren (2023). Australian dietitians' confidence in their knowledge and skills working with older adults in aged care: A national survey. Nutrition and Dietetics, 81 (2), 203-214. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12837

Australian dietitians' confidence in their knowledge and skills working with older adults in aged care: A national survey

2023

Conference Publication

Kakadu Plum Beverage Project

Cartwright, Jessica, Netzel, Michael E., Wright, Olivia R. L. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2023). Kakadu Plum Beverage Project. The Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation and Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Seminar, Coopers Plains, QLD, Australia, 27 July 2023.

Kakadu Plum Beverage Project

2023

Conference Publication

Empowering Indigenous communities to improve their health through nutrition: Introduction of a Sugar-Sweetened Beverage alternative

Cartwright, Jessica, Netzel, Michael E., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Wright, Olivia R. L. (2023). Empowering Indigenous communities to improve their health through nutrition: Introduction of a Sugar-Sweetened Beverage alternative. The Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation Science Seminar, Virtual, 20 June 2023.

Empowering Indigenous communities to improve their health through nutrition: Introduction of a Sugar-Sweetened Beverage alternative

2023

Journal Article

Edible halophytes with functional properties: in vitro protein digestibility and bioaccessibility and intestinal absorption of minerals and trace elements from Australian Indigenous halophytes

Srivarathan, Sukirtha, Addepalli, Rama, Adiamo, Oladipupo Qudus, Kodagoda, Gethmini Kavindya, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Wright, Olivia Renee Louise, Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Osborne, Simone and Netzel, Michael Erich (2023). Edible halophytes with functional properties: in vitro protein digestibility and bioaccessibility and intestinal absorption of minerals and trace elements from Australian Indigenous halophytes. Molecules, 28 (10) 4004, 4004. doi: 10.3390/molecules28104004

Edible halophytes with functional properties: in vitro protein digestibility and bioaccessibility and intestinal absorption of minerals and trace elements from Australian Indigenous halophytes

2023

Conference Publication

Kakadu Plum Beverage Project

Cartwright, Jessica, Netzel, Michael E., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Wright, Olivia R. L. (2023). Kakadu Plum Beverage Project. Health and Wellbeing Queensland Project Meeting, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 4 April 2023.

Kakadu Plum Beverage Project

2023

Conference Publication

Consumption of diets rich in animal protein, saturated fat, or sodium, and low in fibre are associated with increased risk of acute appendicitis

Ryoo, M., Hwang, D., Wright, O., Brown, J. and Roura, E. (2023). Consumption of diets rich in animal protein, saturated fat, or sodium, and low in fibre are associated with increased risk of acute appendicitis. 46th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Australia, Perth, WA Australia, 29 November – 2 December 2022. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/s0029665123001258

Consumption of diets rich in animal protein, saturated fat, or sodium, and low in fibre are associated with increased risk of acute appendicitis

Past funding

  • 2022 - 2023
    Conservative Management of bowel disorders in a Colorectal Pelvic Floor clinic: A Randomised Crossover Trial of Dietary management and/or Physiotherapy
    Metro South Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Creating game changing graduates in nutrition and dietetics through active learning, authentic assessment and student partnerships, using Entrustable Professional Activities
    UQ Teaching Innovation Grants
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2021
    Naturally Nutritious
    Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2020
    TrueNTH Australian Demonstration (TrueNTH AU)
    Movember Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2018
    Lactoferrin Trial - Additional sample analysis
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Development of a broader understanding of Vitamin D levels in patients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy to inform guidelines for post-surgery supplementation
    Wesley Merdical Research
    Open grant
  • 2014
    Cellular metabolic respirometry and enzymatic assessment suite
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    The Shifting Gears Project: Active Living and Healthy Eating in Queensland Truck Drivers
    Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2017
    The impact of micronutrients on gene expression: Prostate Cancer-Lycopene (ImoGEX-PC-Lyc)TM.
    Clinical Oncological Society of Australia
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Clinical and Nutritional Biomarker Platform
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    A randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled trial of the effect of functional beverages on body weight, blood pressure and body fat in overweight and obese adults (The QUENCH Study)
    Dr Red Nutraceuticals Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2010
    The Effect of Functional Green Tea and Coffee on Body Weight, Blood Pressure and Body Fat in Overwieght and Obese Adults
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Shedding more light on Vitamin D, obesity and insulin resistance
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Development of Quality Indicators for the frail elderly in acute care
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2011
    Food services in residential aged care: Financial, personnel, and service delivery factors
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant

Availability

Dr Olivia Wright is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Empowering Indigenous communities to improve their health through science and nutrition

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Investigating the Nutritional Needs of a Rehabilitation Population

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Adrienne Young, Dr Emmah Doig

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Following the Tracks: Bringing traditional knowledge and food science together to improve health outcomes in Central Australia

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Women in shift work - nutrition and menopause

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Sjaan Gomersall

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The practice and effectiveness of the Accredited Practising Dietitian in multidisciplinary outpatient treatment of eating disorders

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Women in shift work - nutrition and menopause

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa, Dr Michael Netzel

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exploring the Therapeutic Value of Mealtimes in Rehabilitation

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Adrienne Young, Dr Emmah Doig

  • Master Philosophy

    Flexible work arrangements in dietetics on return from maternity leave

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Lauren Ball

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Food as medicine: A new era of healthcare for Australia

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Lauren Ball

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Dietary patterns and molecular mechanisms associated with the pathogenicity of appendicitis in humans

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Daniel Hwang, Professor Eugeni Roura

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Examining Diet Quality for Australians with Major Depressive Disorder

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Breanna Lepre, Dr Aoife-Marie Foran, Professor Lauren Ball

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exploring the knowledge, skills and attitudes of dietitians about providing nutrition care to older Australians in residential aged care and home care services

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Lauren Ball

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Dietary patterns and molecular mechanisms associated with the pathogenicity of appendicitis in humans

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Daniel Hwang, Professor Eugeni Roura

  • Master Philosophy

    Flexible work arrangements in dietetics on return from maternity leave

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Lauren Ball

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exploring and understanding the nutritional quality and functional properties of wild harvested Australian grown elderberries (native elderberries)

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Heather Smyth, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa, Dr Michael Netzel

Completed supervision

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