Overview
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
Qualifications
- Bachelor, Queensland University of Technology
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Member, Dietitians Association of Australia, Dietitians Association of Australia
Research interests
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Nutrition and ageing
Functional ingredients and foods for healthy ageing; sarcopenia; frailty
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Obesity and metabolism
Improving overall dietary patterns to promote health; factors affecting adherence; improving dietary guidelines
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Dietetics education
Curriculum design and programmatic assessment
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Nutrigenomics and Nutrigenetics
Personalised nutrition and the gut microbiome
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Mental health
Sharper Minds collaborative project with the School of Psychology and suite of programs for 1st year University students
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Indigenous foods
Community empowerment
Works
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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
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
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. doi: 10.1111/ajag.13335
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. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12881
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
2023
Conference Publication
Increased risk of acute appendicitis linked to biological sex, ethnic background, obesity, and smoking status
Ryoo, M., Hwang, D., Wright, O., Brown, J. and Roura, E. (2023). Increased risk of acute appendicitis linked to biological sex, ethnic background, obesity, and smoking status. 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/s0029665123001714
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. Student Presentations session of Karen Sheldon visit to UQ, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 7 March 2023.
2023
Other Outputs
Sharper Minds 2022 Report
Dingle, G., Williams, E., Alhadad, S. S. J., Beckman, E., Bentley, S., Fooken, J., Gomersall, S. R., Hides, L., Ludlow, T., Maccallum, F., McKimmie, B.M., Rossa, K., Smith, S. S., Walter, Z.C and Wright, O. (2023). Sharper Minds 2022 Report.
Funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Olivia Wright is:
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
The practice and effectiveness of the Accredited Practising Dietitian in multidisciplinary outpatient treatment of eating disorders
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Women in shift work - nutrition and menopause
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa, Dr Michael Netzel
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Doctor Philosophy
Empowering Indigenous communities to improve their health through science and nutrition
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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Doctor Philosophy
Investigating the Nutritional Needs of a Rehabilitation Population
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Adrienne Young, Dr Emmah Doig
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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
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Doctor Philosophy
Food as medicine: A new era of healthcare for Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lauren Ball
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Doctor Philosophy
Examining Diet Quality for Australians with Major Depressive Disorder
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Breanna Lepre, Professor Lauren Ball
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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
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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
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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
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Master Philosophy
Flexible work arrangements in dietetics on return from maternity leave
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lauren Ball
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES TOWARDS THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET AND THEIR ASSOCIATION WITH ADHERENCE: A COLLABORATIVE STUDY BETWEEN AUSTRALIA AND SPAIN
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jacki Walker, Professor Eugeni Roura
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
The Influence of Diet and Exercise on Prostate Cancer-Related Fatigue and Quality of Life
Principal Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Investigations into the bone health of men on the prostate cancer continuum: A focus on osteoporosis and health behaviours
Principal Advisor
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Australian indigenous edible halophytes - potential sources of functional ingredients
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa, Dr Michael Netzel
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
i-PATHWAY: a clinical prediction model to prevent childhood obesity
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Adjunct Professor Robyn Littlewood, Dr Jacki Walker
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Australian Residential Aged Care Foodservices Menu design, quality and standards - a time for action
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Sandra Capra
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