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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 90 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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2012
Journal Article
Depressive symptoms and obesity: assessing and addressing the black dog in the room
Hickman, Ingrid J., Davis, Amy C., Whelan, Megan E., Eakin, Elizabeth G. and Reeves, Marina M. (2012). Depressive symptoms and obesity: assessing and addressing the black dog in the room. Nutrition and Dietetics, 69 (4), 234-235. doi: 10.1111/j.1747-0080.2012.01644.x
2012
Journal Article
Associations of Physical Activity and Sitting Time With the Metabolic Syndrome Among Omani Adults
Mabry, Ruth M., Winkler, Elisabeth A. H., Reeves, Marina M., Eakin, Elizabeth G. and Owen, Neville (2012). Associations of Physical Activity and Sitting Time With the Metabolic Syndrome Among Omani Adults. Obesity, 20 (11), 2290-2295. doi: 10.1038/oby.2012.26
2012
Journal Article
Sit-stand workstations: a pilot intervention to reduce office sitting time
Alkhajah, Taleb A., Reeves, Marina M., Eakin, Elizabeth G., Winkler, Elisabeth A. H., Owen, Neville and Healy, Genevieve N. (2012). Sit-stand workstations: a pilot intervention to reduce office sitting time. American Journal of Preventative Medicine, 43 (3), 298-303. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2012.05.027
2012
Journal Article
Correlates of Omani adults’ physical inactivity and sitting time – Corrigendum
Mabry, Ruth M., Winkler, Elisabeth A. H., Reeves, Marina M., Eakin, Elizabeth G. and Owen, Neville (2012). Correlates of Omani adults’ physical inactivity and sitting time – Corrigendum. Public Health Nutrition, 15 (11), 2164-2164. doi: 10.1017/s1368980012003734
2012
Journal Article
Control group improvements in physical activity intervention trials and possible explanatory factors: a systematic review
Waters, Lauren A., Reeves, Marina, Fjeldsoe, Brianna and Eakin, Elizabeth (2012). Control group improvements in physical activity intervention trials and possible explanatory factors: a systematic review. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 9 (6), 884-895. doi: 10.1123/jpah.9.6.884
2012
Journal Article
Translation from research to practice: community dissemination of a telephone-delivered physical activity and dietary behavior change intervention
Goode, Ana D., Owen, Neville, Reeves, Marina M. and Eakin, Elizabeth G. (2012). Translation from research to practice: community dissemination of a telephone-delivered physical activity and dietary behavior change intervention. American Journal of Health Promotion, 26 (4), 253-259. doi: 10.4278/ajhp.100401-QUAL-99
2012
Conference Publication
Changes in adiposity, gastro-oesophageal reflux and obesity-related hormones following a 24-week exercise intervention in men with Barrett'S Oesophagus
Winzer, Brooke M., Reeves, Marina M., Paratz, Jennifer, Whitehead, Jon and Whiteman, David C. (2012). Changes in adiposity, gastro-oesophageal reflux and obesity-related hormones following a 24-week exercise intervention in men with Barrett'S Oesophagus. The Joint Meeting of the COSA 39th Annual Scientific Meeting and IPOS 14th World Congress of Psycho–Oncology, Brisbane Australia, 13-15 November 2012. West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/ajco.12030
2012
Journal Article
Telephone-delivered interventions for physical activity and dietary behavior change: An updated systematic review
Goode, Ana D., Reeves, Marina M. and Eakin, Elizabeth G. (2012). Telephone-delivered interventions for physical activity and dietary behavior change: An updated systematic review. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 42 (1), 81-88. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2011.08.025
2012
Conference Publication
Physical activity and dietary interventions in breast cancer survivors: a systematic review of the maintenance of behaviour change outcomes
Spark, Lauren, Reeves, Marina, Fjeldsoe, Brianna and Eakin, Elizabeth (2012). Physical activity and dietary interventions in breast cancer survivors: a systematic review of the maintenance of behaviour change outcomes. The Joint Meeting of the COSA 39th Annual Scientific Meeting and IPOS 14th World Congress of Psycho–Oncology, Brisbane Australia, 13-15 November 2012. West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/ajco.12030
2011
Journal Article
Physical activity and cancer prevention: a systematic review of clinical trials
Winzer, Brooke M., Whiteman, David C., Reeves, Marina M. and Paratz, Jennifer D. (2011). Physical activity and cancer prevention: a systematic review of clinical trials. Cancer Causes & Control, 22 (6), 811-826. doi: 10.1007/s10552-011-9761-4
2011
Journal Article
The impact of behavioural screening on intervention outcomes in a randomised, controlled multiple behaviour intervention trial
Waters, Lauren A., Winkler, Elisabeth A., Reeves, Marina M., Fjeldsoe, Brianna S. and Eakin, Elizabeth G. (2011). The impact of behavioural screening on intervention outcomes in a randomised, controlled multiple behaviour intervention trial. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 8 (1) 24, 24.1-24.9. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-8-24
2011
Journal Article
A telephone-delivered physical activity and dietary intervention for type 2 diabetes and hypertension: does intervention dose influence outcomes?
Goode, Ana D., Winkler, Elisabeth A. H., Lawler, Sheleigh P., Reeves, Marina M., Owen, Neville and Eakin, Elizabeth G. (2011). A telephone-delivered physical activity and dietary intervention for type 2 diabetes and hypertension: does intervention dose influence outcomes?. American Journal of Health Promotion, 25 (4), 257-263. doi: 10.4278/ajhp.090223-QUAN-75
2011
Journal Article
Characteristics of control group participants who increased their physical activity in a cluster-randomized lifestyle intervention trial
Waters, Lauren A., Reeves, Marina M., Fjeldsoe, Brianna S. and Eakin, Elizabeth G. (2011). Characteristics of control group participants who increased their physical activity in a cluster-randomized lifestyle intervention trial. BMC Public Health, 11 (1) 27, 27.1-27.9. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-11-27
2010
Journal Article
Maintenance of physical activity and dietary change following a telephone-delivered intervention
Eakin, Elizabeth, Reeves, Marina, Winkler, Elisabeth, Lawler, Sheleigh and Owen, Neville (2010). Maintenance of physical activity and dietary change following a telephone-delivered intervention. Health Psychology, 29 (6), 566-573. doi: 10.1037/a0021359
2010
Journal Article
Living Well with Diabetes: A randomized controlled trial of a telephone-delivered intervention for maintenance of weight loss, physical activity and glycaemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes
Eakin, Elizabeth G., Reeves, Marina M., Marshall, Alison L., Dunstan, David W., Graves, Nicholas, Healy, Genevieve N., Bleier, Jonathan, Barnett, Adrian G., O'Moore-Sullivan, Trisha, Russell, Anthony and Wilkie, Ken (2010). Living Well with Diabetes: A randomized controlled trial of a telephone-delivered intervention for maintenance of weight loss, physical activity and glycaemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes. BMC Public Health, 10 (452) 452, 1-15. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-10-452
2010
Journal Article
Exercise and the prevention of oesophageal cancer (EPOC) study protocol: A randomized controlled trial of exercise versus stretching in males with Barrett's oesophagus
Winzer, Brooke M., Paratz, Jennifer D., Reeves, Marina M. and Whiteman, David C. (2010). Exercise and the prevention of oesophageal cancer (EPOC) study protocol: A randomized controlled trial of exercise versus stretching in males with Barrett's oesophagus. BMC Cancer, 10 (Article # 292) 292, 1-7. doi: 10.1186/1471-2407-10-292
2010
Journal Article
Multiple health behavior changes and co-variation in a telephone counseling trial
Lawler, Sheleigh P., Winkler, Elizabeth, Reeves, Marina M., Owen, Neville, Graves, Nicholas and Eakin, Elizabeth G. (2010). Multiple health behavior changes and co-variation in a telephone counseling trial. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 39 (3), 250-257. doi: 10.1007/s12160-010-9188-2
2010
Journal Article
Gender differences in prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: A systematic review
Mabry, R. M., Reeves, M. M., Eakin, E. G. and Owen, N. (2010). Gender differences in prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: A systematic review. Diabetic Medicine, 27 (5), 593-597. doi: 10.1111/j.1464-5491.2010.02998.x
2010
Journal Article
Measuring physical activity change in broad-reach intervention trials
Reeves, Marina, Marshall, Alison L., Owen, Neville, Winkler, Elisabeth and Eakin, Elizabeth G. (2010). Measuring physical activity change in broad-reach intervention trials. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 7 (2), 194-202. doi: 10.1123/jpah.7.2.194
2010
Journal Article
Evidence of physical activity participation among men and women in the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council: A review
Mabry, R.M., Reeves, M.M., Eakin, E.G. and Owen, N. (2010). Evidence of physical activity participation among men and women in the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council: A review. Obesity Reviews, 11 (6), 457-464. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2009.00655.x
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
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- 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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