Overview
Background
Marina Reeves is a Professor in the School of Public Health and Deputy Associate Dean Research (Researcher Development) in the Faculty of Medicine. She is also an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian and in 2021 was awarded the Dietitians Australia Barbara Chester Award for her leadership in dietetics in Queensland. Her program of research is focused on the role of diet, physical activity, and weight/body composition in improving outcomes and quality of life for women diagnosed with breast cancer. Prof Reeves and her team have recently been awarded a $2M MRFF Rare Cancers Rare Diseases and Unmet Need grant to conduct a Queensland-wide phase III trial of an exercise and dietary intervention to improve the quality of life of women diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer (2022-2027). Her research has been funded by project grant and fellowship funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF). Marina has a particular interest in the use of broad-reach, remotely delivered interventions (e.g. delivered via telephone, video, SMS) to improve population access to interventions.
Prof Reeves has secured approx. $7 million in Category 1 research funding as a chief investigator (>$4 million as CIA), has over 100 peer-reviewed publications, and has presented at national and international conferences and to community groups.
Availability
- Professor Marina Reeves is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Health Sciences, Queensland University of Technology
- Doctor of Philosophy, Queensland University of Technology
Research interests
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Metastatic breast cancer, Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Pre-menopausal breast cancer
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Weight/body composition and breast cancer survivorship
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Weight loss, dietary and physical activity interventions
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Remotely-delivered interventions
Works
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2020
Journal Article
Comment on “The effectiveness of home versus community-based weight control programmes initiated soon after breast cancer diagnosis: a randomised controlled trial”
Bail, Jennifer R., Halilova, Karina I., Demark-Wahnefried, Wendy and Reeves, Marina M. (2020). Comment on “The effectiveness of home versus community-based weight control programmes initiated soon after breast cancer diagnosis: a randomised controlled trial”. British Journal of Cancer, 122 (6), 927-928. doi: 10.1038/s41416-019-0714-0
2020
Journal Article
Effects of the ACTIVity And TEchnology (ACTIVATE) intervention on health-related quality of life and fatigue outcomes in breast cancer survivors
Vallance, Jeff K., Nguyen, Nga H., Moore, Melissa M., Reeves, Marina M., Rosenberg, Dori E., Boyle, Terry, Milton, Shakira, Friedenreich, Christine M., English, Dallas R. and Lynch, Brigid M. (2020). Effects of the ACTIVity And TEchnology (ACTIVATE) intervention on health-related quality of life and fatigue outcomes in breast cancer survivors. Psycho-Oncology, 29 (1) pon.5298, 204-211. doi: 10.1002/pon.5298
2019
Journal Article
Reflexive intervention development: using qualitative research to inform the development of an intervention for women with metastatic breast cancer
Wigginton, Britta, Thomson, Zoe O., Sandler, Carolina X. and Reeves, Marina M. (2019). Reflexive intervention development: using qualitative research to inform the development of an intervention for women with metastatic breast cancer. Qualitative Health Research, 30 (5), 104973231988490-678. doi: 10.1177/1049732319884901
2019
Conference Publication
Dietary and weight management support needs of women diagnosed with premenopausal breast cancer
Thomson, Zoe, Reeves, M. M. and Wigginton, B. (2019). Dietary and weight management support needs of women diagnosed with premenopausal breast cancer. COSA's 46th Annual Scientific Meeting, Urological cancer; Age and gender in cancer practice; Digital health in cancer, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 12-14 November 2019. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/ajco.13263
2019
Journal Article
Maintenance of physical activity and sedentary behavior change, and physical activity and sedentary behavior change after an abridged intervention: secondary outcomes from the ACTIVATE Trial
Lynch, Brigid M., Nguyen, Nga H., Moore, Melissa M., Reeves, Marina M., Rosenberg, Dori E., Boyle, Terry, Milton, Shakira, Friedenreich, Christine M., Vallance, Jeff K. and English, Dallas R. (2019). Maintenance of physical activity and sedentary behavior change, and physical activity and sedentary behavior change after an abridged intervention: secondary outcomes from the ACTIVATE Trial. Cancer, 125 (16) cncr.32142, 2856-2860. doi: 10.1002/cncr.32142
2019
Journal Article
A randomized controlled trial of a wearable technology-based intervention for increasing moderate to vigorous physical activity and reducing sedentary behavior in breast cancer survivors: The ACTIVATE Trial
Lynch, Brigid M., Nguyen, Nga H., Moore, Melissa M., Reeves, Marina M., Rosenberg, Dori E., Boyle, Terry, Vallance, Jeff K., Milton, Shakira, Friedenreich, Christine M. and English, Dallas R. (2019). A randomized controlled trial of a wearable technology-based intervention for increasing moderate to vigorous physical activity and reducing sedentary behavior in breast cancer survivors: The ACTIVATE Trial. Cancer, 125 (16) cncr.32143, 2846-2855. doi: 10.1002/cncr.32143
2019
Conference Publication
Change in frailty index following a 12-month weight loss intervention in Australian breast cancer survivors
Reid, Natasha, Hubbard, Ruth E., Peel, Nancye and Reeves, Marina (2019). Change in frailty index following a 12-month weight loss intervention in Australian breast cancer survivors. COSA's 46th Annual Scientific Meeting, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 12–14 November 2019. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/ajco.13262
2019
Journal Article
Feasibility and acceptability of telehealth coaching to promote healthy eating in chronic kidney disease: a mixed-methods process evaluation
Kelly, Jaimon T., Warner, Molly M., Conley, Marguerite, Reidlinger, Dianne P., Hoffmann, Tammy, Craig, Jonathan, Tong, Allison, Reeves, Marina, Johnson, David W., Palmer, Suetonia and Campbell, Katrina L. (2019). Feasibility and acceptability of telehealth coaching to promote healthy eating in chronic kidney disease: a mixed-methods process evaluation. BMJ Open, 9 (1) e024551, e024551. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-024551
2018
Journal Article
Effectiveness of extended contact interventions for weight management delivered via text messaging: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Job, J. R., Fjeldsoe, B. S., Eakin, E. G. and Reeves, M. M. (2018). Effectiveness of extended contact interventions for weight management delivered via text messaging: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Obesity reviews: an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity, 19 (4), 538-549. doi: 10.1111/obr.12648
2018
Journal Article
Death, contagion and shame: The potential of cancer survivors' advocacy in Zambia
Wigginton, Britta, Farmer, Kim, Kapambwe, Sharon, Fitzgerald, Lisa, Reeves, Marina M and Lawler, Sheleigh P (2018). Death, contagion and shame: The potential of cancer survivors' advocacy in Zambia. Health Care for Women International, 39 (5), 1-15. doi: 10.1080/07399332.2018.1424854
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
2018
Conference Publication
The evaluation of individualised telehealth intensive coaching to promote healthy eating and lifestyle in chronic kidney disease (ENTICE-CKD): A pilot randomised controlled trial
Kelly, J., Conley, M., Reidlinger, D., Hoffmann, T., Reeves, M., Tong, A., Craig, J., Johnson, D., Palmer, S. and Campbell, K. (2018). The evaluation of individualised telehealth intensive coaching to promote healthy eating and lifestyle in chronic kidney disease (ENTICE-CKD): A pilot randomised controlled trial. 54th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology (ANZSN), Sydney, NSW, Australia, 8–12 September 2018. Hoboken, NJ United States: Wiley.
2017
Journal Article
Translating research into community practice: The Healthy Living after Cancer Partnership Project
Eakin, Elizabeth, Hayes, Sandra, Reeves, Marina, Goode, Ana, Vardy, Janette, Boyle, Frances, Haas, Marion, Hiller, Janet, Mishra, Gita, Jefford, Michael, Koczwara, Bogda, Saunders, Christobel, Chapman, Kathy, Boltong, Anna, Lane, Katherine, Baldwin, Polly, Robertson, Amanda, Millar, Lesley, McKiernan, Sandy, Demark-Wahnefried, Wendy, Courneya, Kerry and Robson, Erin (2017). Translating research into community practice: The Healthy Living after Cancer Partnership Project. Obesity, 25 (S2), S31-S31. doi: 10.1002/oby.22015
2017
Journal Article
Study design and methods for the ACTIVity And TEchnology (ACTIVATE) trial
Lynch, Brigid M., Nguyen, Nga H., Reeves, Marina M., Moore, Melissa M., Rosenberg, Dori E., Wheeler, Michael J., Boyle, Terry, Vallance, Jeff K., Friedenreich, Christine M. and English, Dallas R. (2017). Study design and methods for the ACTIVity And TEchnology (ACTIVATE) trial. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 64, 112-117. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2017.10.015
2017
Journal Article
Can weight gain be prevented in women receiving treatment for breast cancer? A systematic review of intervention studies
Thomson, Z. O. and Reeves, M. M. (2017). Can weight gain be prevented in women receiving treatment for breast cancer? A systematic review of intervention studies. Obesity Reviews, 18 (11), 1364-1373. doi: 10.1111/obr.12591
2017
Journal Article
The Living Well after Breast Cancer™ Pilot Trial: a weight loss intervention for women following treatment for breast cancer
Reeves, Marina, Winkler, Elisabeth, McCarthy, Nicole, Lawler, Sheleigh, Terranova, Caroline, Hayes, Sandi, Janda, Monika, Demark-Wahnefried, Wendy and Eakin, Elizabeth (2017). The Living Well after Breast Cancer™ Pilot Trial: a weight loss intervention for women following treatment for breast cancer. Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, 13 (3), 125-136. doi: 10.1111/ajco.12629
2017
Journal Article
Get Healthy after Breast Cancer - examining the feasibility, acceptability and outcomes of referring breast cancer survivors to a general population telephone-delivered program targeting physical activity, healthy diet and weight loss
Lawler, S., Maher, G., Brennan, M., Goode, A., Reeves, M. M. and Eakin, E. (2017). Get Healthy after Breast Cancer - examining the feasibility, acceptability and outcomes of referring breast cancer survivors to a general population telephone-delivered program targeting physical activity, healthy diet and weight loss. Supportive Care in Cancer, 25 (6), 1953-1962. doi: 10.1007/s00520-017-3599-6
2017
Journal Article
A qualitative evaluation of breast cancer survivors’ acceptance of and preferences for consumer wearable technology activity trackers
Nguyen, Nga H., Hadgraft, Nyssa T., Moore, Melissa M., Rosenberg, Dori E., Lynch, Chris, Reeves, Marina M. and Lynch, Brigid M. (2017). A qualitative evaluation of breast cancer survivors’ acceptance of and preferences for consumer wearable technology activity trackers. Support Care Cancer, 25 (11), 3375-3384. doi: 10.1007/s00520-017-3756-y
2017
Journal Article
Erratum to: Feasibility, effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a telephone-based weight loss program delivered via a hospital outpatient setting (Translational Behavioral Medicine, (2016), 6, 3, (386-395), 10.1007/s13142-015-0337-9)
Whelan, M. E., Goode, A. D., Eakin, E. G., Veerman, J. L., Winkler, E. A.H., Hickman, I. J. and Reeves, M. M. (2017). Erratum to: Feasibility, effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a telephone-based weight loss program delivered via a hospital outpatient setting (Translational Behavioral Medicine, (2016), 6, 3, (386-395), 10.1007/s13142-015-0337-9). Translational Behavioral Medicine, 7 (2), 379-379. doi: 10.1007/s13142-016-0416-6
2017
Journal Article
Relative validity of a brief fat and fibre behaviour questionnaire in a population of overweight and obese breast cancer survivors: a note of caution
Whelan, Megan E. , Winkler, Elisabeth A. H. , Eakin, Elizabeth G. and Reeves, Marina M. (2017). Relative validity of a brief fat and fibre behaviour questionnaire in a population of overweight and obese breast cancer survivors: a note of caution. Nutrition and Dietetics, 74 (1), 18-28. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12299
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Professor Marina Reeves is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Risk of early recurrence of primary invasive non-metastatic breast cancer in Australian women
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Susan Jordan
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding how eating time can influence breast cancer outcomes
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Melinda Protani, Dr Louise Marquart-Wilson
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding current and optimal models of nutrition care for women diagnosed with early stage and metastatic breast cancer
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Adrienne Young
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Doctor Philosophy
Obesity and triple-negative breast cancer: an epidemiological study
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jodi Saunus, Dr Melinda Protani, Dr Louise Marquart-Wilson
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Doctor Philosophy
A First Nations Cancer Cohort Study
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Caitlin Curtis
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Master Philosophy
Treatment patterns and prognostic indicators in triple-negative breast cancer: a multicentre study of contemporary cases from Queensland, Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Chris Pyke, Dr Jodi Saunus
Completed supervision
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Living Well after Breast Cancer: supporting younger women with weight management
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lauren Ball
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding and influencing modifiable risk factors among women following treatment for breast cancer
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sheleigh Lawler
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Providing feasible, effective and cost-effective weight loss services to overweight and obese hospital outpatients in Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Ingrid Hickman, Dr Ana Goode
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Evaluating text message-delivered, extended contact interventions targeting healthy weight, diet and physical activity behaviour
Associate Advisor
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding and Influencing the Maintenance of Physical Activity and Dietary Behaviour Change in Breast Cancer Survivors
Associate Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Physical Inactivity and Population Health in Oman: Opportunity for Chronic Disease Prevention
Associate Advisor
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
The Effect of Exercise on Cancer Risk Factors in Males with Barrett's Oesophagus
Associate Advisor
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
The Dissemination and Evaluation of a Telephone-Delivered Intervention for Physical Activity, Healthy Eating and Weight Loss
Associate Advisor
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding control group improvements in physical activity intervention trials
Associate Advisor
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