
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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2017
Journal Article
Foodservice management returns: the need to rejuvenate the superhero contribution of dietetics
Wright, Olivia R. L. (2017). Foodservice management returns: the need to rejuvenate the superhero contribution of dietetics. Nutrition and Dietetics, 74 (2), 113-115. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12349
2017
Journal Article
Nutrition therapy with high intensity interval training to improve prostate cancer-related fatigue in men on androgen deprivation therapy: a study protocol
Baguley, Brenton J., Skinner, Tina L., Leveritt, Michael D. and Wright, Olivia R. L. (2017). Nutrition therapy with high intensity interval training to improve prostate cancer-related fatigue in men on androgen deprivation therapy: a study protocol. BMC Cancer, 17 (1) 1, 1. doi: 10.1186/s12885-016-3022-6
2017
Conference Publication
Identification and quantification of dietary anthocyanins and metabolites in human urine
Netzel, Michael E., Wright, Olivia and Netzel, Gabriele (2017). Identification and quantification of dietary anthocyanins and metabolites in human urine. 2nd Queensland Annual Chemistry Symposium QACS 2017, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 27 November 2017.
2017
Journal Article
Osteoporosis-Related Health Behaviors in Men With Prostate Cancer and Survivors Exploring Osteoporosis Knowledge, Health Beliefs, and Self-Efficacy
Lassemillante, Annie-Claude M., Skinner, Tina L., Hooper, John D., Prins, John B. and Wright, Olivia R. L. (2017). Osteoporosis-Related Health Behaviors in Men With Prostate Cancer and Survivors Exploring Osteoporosis Knowledge, Health Beliefs, and Self-Efficacy. American Journal of Men’s Health, 11 (1), 13-23. doi: 10.1177/1557988315615956
2017
Journal Article
Entrustable professional activities for nutrition and dietetics practice: Theoretical development
Wright, O. R. L. and Capra, S. M. (2017). Entrustable professional activities for nutrition and dietetics practice: Theoretical development. Focus On Health Professional Education-A Multidisciplinary Journal, 18 (3), 31-43. doi: 10.11157/fohpe.v18i3.143
2016
Journal Article
A systematic review: vitamin D status and sleeve gastrectomy
Dix, Clare F., Bauer, Judith D. and Wright, Olivia R. L. (2016). A systematic review: vitamin D status and sleeve gastrectomy. Obesity Surgery, 27 (1), 215-225. doi: 10.1007/s11695-016-2436-1
2016
Journal Article
Vitamin D: Australian dietitian's knowledge and practices
Dix, Clare F., Robinson, Alex, Bauer, Judith D. and Wright, Olivia R.L. (2016). Vitamin D: Australian dietitian's knowledge and practices. Australian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 74 (4), 396-407. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12291
2016
Journal Article
A review of the effect of dietary composition on fasting substrate oxidation in healthy and overweight subjects
Whelan, Megan E., Wright, Olivia R. L. and Hickman, Ingrid J. (2016). A review of the effect of dietary composition on fasting substrate oxidation in healthy and overweight subjects. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 56 (1), 146-151. doi: 10.1080/10408398.2012.717975
2016
Conference Publication
The impact of a mediterranean-style dietary pattern on cancer-related fatigue and quality of life in men with prostate cancer treated with androgen deprivation therapy: a pilot study
Baguley, Brenton J., Skinner, Tina L., Leveritt, Michael D. and Wright, Olivia R. L. (2016). The impact of a mediterranean-style dietary pattern on cancer-related fatigue and quality of life in men with prostate cancer treated with androgen deprivation therapy: a pilot study. COSA's 43rd and ANZBCTG's 38th Annual Scientific Meetings, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 15–17 November 2016. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.
2016
Journal Article
The Space of Family Care-Giving in Australian Aged Care Facilities: Implications for Social Work
Petersen, Maree, Wilson, Jill, Wright, Olivia, Ward, Elizabeth and Capra, Sandra (2016). The Space of Family Care-Giving in Australian Aged Care Facilities: Implications for Social Work. British Journal of Social Work, 46 (1), 81-97. doi: 10.1093/bjsw/bcu108
2016
Conference Publication
Australian dietitians’ knowledge and practices regarding vitamin D
Dix, Clare, Robinson, Alex, Bauer, Judith and Wright, Olivia (2016). Australian dietitians’ knowledge and practices regarding vitamin D. 33rd National Conference of Dietitians Association of Australia, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 19-21 May 2016. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12774
2015
Journal Article
Menu planning in residential aged care—The level of choice and quality of planning of meals available to residents
Abbey, Karen L., Wright, Olivia R.L. and Capra, Sandra. (2015). Menu planning in residential aged care—The level of choice and quality of planning of meals available to residents. Nutrients, 7 (9), 7580-7592. doi: 10.3390/nu7095354
2015
Journal Article
Development of an integrated screener for under nutrition within a comprehensive geriatric assessment system
Wright, O. R. L., Klein, K., Lakhan, P., Vivanti, A. P. and Gray, L. C. (2015). Development of an integrated screener for under nutrition within a comprehensive geriatric assessment system. The Journal of Aging Research and Clinical Practice, 4 (1), 25-33. doi: 10.14283/jarcp.2015.48
2015
Journal Article
Prevalence of osteoporosis in prostate cancer survivors II: a meta-analysis of men not on androgen deprivation therapy
Lassemillante, Annie-Claude M., Doi, Suhail A. R., Hooper, John D., Prins, John B. and Wright, Olivia R. L. (2015). Prevalence of osteoporosis in prostate cancer survivors II: a meta-analysis of men not on androgen deprivation therapy. Endocrine, 50 (2), 344-354. doi: 10.1007/s12020-015-0536-7
2015
Journal Article
Recent advances in physical delivery enhancement of topical drugs
Raphael, A. P., Wright, O. R. L., Benson, Heather A. and Prow, Tarl W. (2015). Recent advances in physical delivery enhancement of topical drugs. Current Pharmaceutical Design, 21 (20), 2830-2847. doi: 10.2174/1381612821666150428144852
2014
Journal Article
Systematic review of knowledge, confidence and education in nutritional genomics for students and professionals in nutrition and dietetics
Wright, O. R. L. (2014). Systematic review of knowledge, confidence and education in nutritional genomics for students and professionals in nutrition and dietetics. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 27 (3), 298-307. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12132
2014
Journal Article
Prevalence of osteoporosis in prostate cancer survivors: a meta-analysis
Lassemillante, Annie-Claude M., Doi, Suhail A. R, Hooper, John D., Prins, John B. and Wright, Olivia R. L. (2014). Prevalence of osteoporosis in prostate cancer survivors: a meta-analysis. Endocrine, 45 (3), 370-381. doi: 10.1007/s12020-013-0083-z
2013
Journal Article
Determinants of foodservice satisfaction for patients in geriatrics/rehabilitation and residents in residential aged care
Olivia Wright, Connelly, Luke B., Capra, Sandra and Hendrikz, Joan (2013). Determinants of foodservice satisfaction for patients in geriatrics/rehabilitation and residents in residential aged care. Health Expectations, 16 (3), 251-265. doi: 10.1111/j.1369-7625.2011.00711.x
2013
Journal Article
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of the effect of dried purple carrot on body mass, lipids, blood pressure, body composition, and inflammatory markers in overweight and obese adults: the QUENCH trial
Wright, Olivia R. L., Netzel, Gabriele A. and Sakzewski, Amy R. (2013). A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of the effect of dried purple carrot on body mass, lipids, blood pressure, body composition, and inflammatory markers in overweight and obese adults: the QUENCH trial. Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 91 (6), 480-488. doi: 10.1139/cjpp-2012-0349
2013
Journal Article
The effect of 25-hydroxyvitamin D on insulin sensitivity in obesity: is it mediated via adiponectin?
Wright, Olivia R. L., Hickman, Ingrid J., Petchey, William G., Sullivan, Clair M., Ong, Cynthia, Rose, Felicity J., Ng, Choaping, Prins, Johannes B., Whitehead, Jonathan P. and O'Moore-Sullivan, Trisha M. (2013). The effect of 25-hydroxyvitamin D on insulin sensitivity in obesity: is it mediated via adiponectin?. Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 91 (6), 496-501. doi: 10.1139/cjpp-2012-0436
Funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Olivia Wright is:
- Available for supervision
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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
Opening the Discussion on Harnessing Traditional Knowledge and Plants for Indigenous Health: Development of a Bush Food-based Carbonated Beverage
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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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
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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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Doctor Philosophy
Recruitment and Retention of Allied Health Professionals
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lauren Ball
Completed supervision
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the Therapeutic Value of Mealtimes in Rehabilitation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Adrienne Young, Dr Emmah Doig
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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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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Are We Ready for the Future? An Exploration of Australian Dietitians' Competence, Preparedness, and Experiences Working in Aged Care
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lauren Ball
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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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