Overview
Background
Melinda Protani is an epidemiologist with over 15 years experience in research and tertiary education. Her research is focussed on cancer aetiology, survivorship and patterns of care, with a particular interest in inequity in access to health services and the receipt of optimal cancer care. Melinda has experience in a number of methods including medical record audits, surveys of the general population, patient groups and clinicians, and data linkage using registry and administrative datasets.
Availability
- Dr Melinda Protani is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, The University of Queensland
- Masters (Coursework) of Public Health, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Postgraduate Diploma, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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cancer epidemiology
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health services research
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treatment disparities
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non-communicable diseases
Works
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2018
Journal Article
Vitamin D and the gut microbiome: a systematic review of in vivo studies
Waterhouse, Mary, Hope, Bronwyn, Krause, Lutz, Morrison, Mark, Protani, Melinda M., Zakrzewski, Martha and Neale, Rachel E. (2018). Vitamin D and the gut microbiome: a systematic review of in vivo studies. European Journal of Nutrition, 58 (7), 2895-2910. doi: 10.1007/s00394-018-1842-7
2018
Journal Article
Scarlet fever epidemic in China caused by Streptococcus pyogenes serotype M12: epidemiologic and molecular analysis
You, Yuanhai, Davies, Mark R, Protani, Melinda, McIntyre, Liam, Walker, Mark J and Zhang, Jianzhong (2018). Scarlet fever epidemic in China caused by Streptococcus pyogenes serotype M12: epidemiologic and molecular analysis. EBioMedicine, 28, 128-135. doi: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2018.01.010
2018
Journal Article
Overall dietary intake and prognosis after breast cancer: a systematic review
Terranova, Caroline O., Protani, Melinda M. and Reeves, Marina M. (2018). Overall dietary intake and prognosis after breast cancer: a systematic review. Nutrition and Cancer, 70 (2), 153-163. doi: 10.1080/01635581.2018.1412478
2017
Journal Article
Pre-diagnosis diet and survival after a diagnosis of ovarian cancer
Playdon, Mary C., Nagle, Christina M., Ibiebele, Torukiri I., Ferrucci, Leah M., Protani, Melinda M., Carter, Jonathan, Hyde, Simon E., Neesham, Deborah, Nicklin, James L., Mayne, Susan T. and Webb, Penelope M. (2017). Pre-diagnosis diet and survival after a diagnosis of ovarian cancer. British Journal of Cancer, 116 (12), 1627-1637. doi: 10.1038/bjc.2017.120
2016
Journal Article
Helplessness/hopelessness, minimization and optimism predict survival in women with invasive ovarian cancer: a role for targeted support during initial treatment decision-making?
Price, Melanie A., Butow, Phyllis N., Bell, Melanie L., deFazio, Anna, Friedlander, Michael, Fardell, Joanna E., Protani, Melinda M. and Webb, Penelope M. (2016). Helplessness/hopelessness, minimization and optimism predict survival in women with invasive ovarian cancer: a role for targeted support during initial treatment decision-making?. Supportive Care in Cancer, 24 (6), 2627-2634. doi: 10.1007/s00520-015-3070-5
2016
Conference Publication
Overall Dietary Intake and Prognosis After Breast Cancer: a Systematic Review
Terranova, Caroline O., Protani, Melinda and Reeves, Marina M. (2016). Overall Dietary Intake and Prognosis After Breast Cancer: a Systematic Review. COSA's 43rd and ANZBCTG's 38th Annual Scientific Meetings. Partners for Progress in Breast Cancer Research and Care, Gold Coast QLD Australia, 15–17 November 2016. Chichester, West Sussex United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.
2015
Journal Article
Circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D and survival in women with ovarian cancer
Webb, Penelope M., de Fazio, Anna, Protani, Melinda M., Ibiebele, Torukiri I., Nagle, Christina M., Brand, Alison H., Blomfield, Penelope I., Grant, Peter, Perrin, Lewis C. and Neale, Rachel E. (2015). Circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D and survival in women with ovarian cancer. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 102 (1), 109-114. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.114.102681
2015
Journal Article
Aspirin, nonaspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, acetaminophen and ovarian cancer survival
Nagle, Christina M., Ibiebele, Torukiri I., DeFazio, Anna, Protani, Melinda M. and Webb, Penelope M. (2015). Aspirin, nonaspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, acetaminophen and ovarian cancer survival. Cancer Epidemiology, 39 (2), 196-199. doi: 10.1016/j.canep.2014.12.010
2014
Journal Article
Dietary folate and related micronutrients, folate-metabolising genes, and ovarian cancer survival
Dixon, S. C., Ibiebele, T. I., Protani, M. M., Beesley, J., deFazio, A., Crandon, A. J., Gard, G. B., Rome, R. M., Webb, P. M. and Nagle, C. M. (2014). Dietary folate and related micronutrients, folate-metabolising genes, and ovarian cancer survival. Gynecologic Oncology, 132 (3), 566-572. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2013.12.025
2014
Journal Article
Toxicity and tolerability of adjuvant breast cancer chemotherapy in obese women
Carroll, James P., Protani, Melinda, Nguyen, Linda, Cheng, Matthew E., Fay, Mike, Saleem, Mohamed, Pillay, Praga S., Walpole, Euan and Martin, Jennifer H. (2014). Toxicity and tolerability of adjuvant breast cancer chemotherapy in obese women. Medical Oncology, 31 (4) 881, 881. doi: 10.1007/s12032-014-0881-z
2014
Other Outputs
Examining the role of obesity in the survival of women with breast and ovarian cancers
Protani, Melinda (2014). Examining the role of obesity in the survival of women with breast and ovarian cancers. PhD Thesis, School of Population Health, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2015.321
2014
Conference Publication
Obesity a Risk Factor for Chemotherapy Dose Reduction in Breast Cancer: a Multi-Centered Approach
Cheng, Matthew, Linda Nguyen, Protani, Melinda, Carroll, James, Fay, Mike and Martin, Jennifer (2014). Obesity a Risk Factor for Chemotherapy Dose Reduction in Breast Cancer: a Multi-Centered Approach. 2014 World Congress , Melbourne, Australia, 3–6 December 2014. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/ajco.12332
2014
Conference Publication
Relationship between obese women with breast cancer, their socioeconomic status and comorbidities
Linda Nguyen, Cheng, Matthew, Protani, Melinda, Martin, Jennifer and Fay, Michael (2014). Relationship between obese women with breast cancer, their socioeconomic status and comorbidities. COSA's 46th Annual Scientific Meeting, Adelaide, Australia, 12–14 November 2019. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/ajco.13263
2013
Journal Article
Has the association between hysterectomy and ovarian cancer changed over time? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Jordan, Susan J., Nagle, Christina M., Coory, Michael D., Maresco, Diane, Protani, Melinda M., Pandeya, Neha A., Balasubramaniam, Kanchana D. and Webb, Penelope M. (2013). Has the association between hysterectomy and ovarian cancer changed over time? A systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Cancer, 49 (17), 3638-3647. doi: 10.1016/j.ejca.2013.07.005
2013
Journal Article
Aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, paracetamol and risk of endometrial cancer: a case-control study, systematic review and meta-analysis
Neill, Annette S., Nagle, Christina M., Protani, Melinda M., Obermair, Andreas, Spurdle, Amanda B. and Webb, Penelope M. (2013). Aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, paracetamol and risk of endometrial cancer: a case-control study, systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Cancer, 132 (5), 1146-1155. doi: 10.1002/ijc.27717
2013
Journal Article
Population attributable risk of modifiable risk factors associated with invasive breast cancer in women aged 45-69 years in Queensland, Australia
Wilson, Louise F., Page, Andrew N., Dunn, Nathan A. M., Pandeya, Nirmala, Protani, Melinda M. and Taylor, Richard J. (2013). Population attributable risk of modifiable risk factors associated with invasive breast cancer in women aged 45-69 years in Queensland, Australia. Maturitas, 76 (4), 370-376. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2013.09.002
2012
Journal Article
Effect of obesity on toxicity in women treated with adjuvant chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer: a systematic review
Carroll, James, Protani, Melinda, Walpole, Euan and Martin, Jennifer H. (2012). Effect of obesity on toxicity in women treated with adjuvant chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer: a systematic review. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, 136 (2), 323-330. doi: 10.1007/s10549-012-2213-3
2012
Journal Article
Child maltreatment, subsequent non-suicidal self-injury and the mediating roles of dissociation, alexithymia and self-blame
Swannell, Sarah, Martin, Graham, Page, Andrew, Hasking, Penelope, Hazell, Philip, Taylor, Anne and Protani, Melinda (2012). Child maltreatment, subsequent non-suicidal self-injury and the mediating roles of dissociation, alexithymia and self-blame. Child Abuse and Neglect, 36 (7-8), 572-584. doi: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2012.05.005
2012
Journal Article
Obesity and ovarian cancer survival: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Protani, Melinda M., Nagle, Christina M. and Webb, Penelope M. (2012). Obesity and ovarian cancer survival: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Cancer Prevention Research, 5 (7), 901-910. doi: 10.1158/1940-6207.CAPR-12-0048
2012
Journal Article
Breast cancer risk factors in Queensland women attending population-based mammography screening
Protani, Melinda, Page, Andrew, Taylor, Richard, Glazebrook, Roz, Lahmann, Petra H., Branch, Elise and Muller, Jennifer (2012). Breast cancer risk factors in Queensland women attending population-based mammography screening. Maturitas, 71 (3), 279-286. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2011.12.008
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Melinda Protani is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding how eating time can influence breast cancer outcomes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Louise Marquart-Wilson, Professor Marina Reeves
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Doctor Philosophy
Obesity and triple-negative breast cancer: an epidemiological study
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jodi Saunus, Dr Louise Marquart-Wilson, Professor Marina Reeves
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Doctor Philosophy
Hormonal physiology in childbearing and the impacts of maternity-care interventions for mothers, babies and public health' to Oxytocin in childbearing
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Abdullah Mamun, Professor Leonie Callaway
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Using large-scale data to explore the association between the use of chronic disease medical treatments and the risk of ovarian cancer
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Susan Jordan
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Towards equity of maternal and newborn health services in Nepal
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Yibeltal Alemu
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