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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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
2010
Journal Article
Habitual active transport moderates the association of TV viewing time with body mass index
Sugiyama, Takemi, Merom, Dafna, Reeves, Marina, Leslie, Eva and Owen, Neville (2010). Habitual active transport moderates the association of TV viewing time with body mass index. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 7 (1), 11-16. doi: 10.1123/jpah.7.1.11
2009
Journal Article
Cost-effectiveness of a telephone-delivered intervention for physical activity and diet
Graves, Nicholas, Barnett, Adrian G., Halton, Kate A., Veerman, Jacob L., Winkler, Elisabeth, Owen, Neville, Reeves, Marina M.., Marshall, Alison and Eakin,Elizabeth (2009). Cost-effectiveness of a telephone-delivered intervention for physical activity and diet. PLoS One, 4 (9) e7135, 1-7. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0007135
2009
Journal Article
Telephone counseling for physical activity and diet in primary care patients
Eakin, Elizabeth, Reeves, Marina, Lawler, Sheleigh, Graves, Nick, Oldenburg, Brian, Del Mar, Chris, Wilke, Ken, Winkler, Elizabeth and Barnett, Adrian (2009). Telephone counseling for physical activity and diet in primary care patients. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 36 (2), 142-149. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2008.09.042
2008
Journal Article
The Logan Healthy Living Program: A cluster randomized trial of a telephone-delivered physical activity and dietary behavior intervention for primary care patients with type 2 diabetes or hypertension from a socially disadvantaged community — rationale,
Eakin, Elizabeth G., Reeves, Marina M., Lawler, Sheleigh P., Oldenburg, Brian, Del Mar, Chris, Wilkie, Ken, Spencer, Adele, Battistutta, Diana and Graves, Nicholas (2008). The Logan Healthy Living Program: A cluster randomized trial of a telephone-delivered physical activity and dietary behavior intervention for primary care patients with type 2 diabetes or hypertension from a socially disadvantaged community — rationale,. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 29 (3), 439-454. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2007.10.005
2008
Journal Article
A randomized trial of sequential and simultaneous multiple behavior change interventions for physical activity and fat intake
Vandelanotte, Corneel, Reeves, Marina M., Brug, Johannes and De Bourdeaudhuij, Ilsa (2008). A randomized trial of sequential and simultaneous multiple behavior change interventions for physical activity and fat intake. Preventive Medicine, 46 (3), 232-237. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2007.07.008
2008
Journal Article
Evidence based practice guidelines for the nutritional management of patients receiving radiation therapy
Isenring, Elisabeth, Hill, Jan, Davidson, Wendy, Brown, Teresa, Baumgartner, Laure, Kaegi, Kate, Reeves, Marina, Ash, Susan, Thomas, Shannon, McPhee, Narelle and Bauer, Judith (2008). Evidence based practice guidelines for the nutritional management of patients receiving radiation therapy. Nutrition and Dietetics, 65 (Suppl. 1), S1-S20. doi: 10.1111/j.1747-0080.2008.00252.x
2008
Conference Publication
Telephone-delivered, lifestyle intervention for cancer survivors recruited from primary care: short-term results of a pilot study
Eakin, E., Reeves, M., Lawler, S., Porter, F. and Jordan, L. (2008). Telephone-delivered, lifestyle intervention for cancer survivors recruited from primary care: short-term results of a pilot study. 9th Behavioural Research in Cancer Control Conference, Melbourne, Vic, Australia, 8 - 11 April, 2008.
2008
Conference Publication
Lifestyle programs for recently diagnosed cancer survivors: priorities and preferences
James, E. L., Eakin, E., Girgis, A., Reeves, M., Paras, L. and Lecathelinais, C. (2008). Lifestyle programs for recently diagnosed cancer survivors: priorities and preferences. 9th Behavioural Research in Cancer Control Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 9-11 April 2008.
2008
Conference Publication
A patient-centred approach to intervening on multiple health behaviours: results from the Logan Healthy Living Program
Eakin, E., Reeves, M., Lawler, S., Graves, N., Jordan, L. and Porter, F. (2008). A patient-centred approach to intervening on multiple health behaviours: results from the Logan Healthy Living Program. Australasian Society of Behavioural Health and Medicine, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 31 January - 2 February 2008.
2008
Conference Publication
The Logan Healthy Living Program: a telephone counselling intervention for physical activity and dietary behaviour change
Eakin, E., Reeves, M., Lawler, S., Graves, N., Oldenburg, B., Del Mar, C. and Wilkie, K. (2008). The Logan Healthy Living Program: a telephone counselling intervention for physical activity and dietary behaviour change. 10th International Congress of Behavioural Medicine, Tokyo, Japan, 27-30 August, 2008.
2008
Conference Publication
Lifestyle programs for recently diagnosed cancer survivors: priorities and preferences
James, E. L., Eakin, E., Girgis, A., Reeves, M., Paras, L. and Lecathelinais, C. (2008). Lifestyle programs for recently diagnosed cancer survivors: priorities and preferences. Public Health Association of Australia Conference - Queensland Branch, Inaugural State Research Conference, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 4-5 September, 2008. Queensland, Australia: Public Health Association of Australia.
2008
Conference Publication
What are cancer survivors' priorities and preferences for lifestyle programs?
James, E. L., Eakin, E., Girgis, A., Reeves, M., Paras, L., Boyes, A. and Zucca, A. (2008). What are cancer survivors' priorities and preferences for lifestyle programs?. Clinical Oncological Society of Australia (COSA) - International Association of Cancer Registries (IACR) 2008 Joint Scientific Meeting, Sydney, Australia, 18-20 November, 2008.
2008
Conference Publication
The Logan Healthy Living Program: a telephone counselling intervention for physical activity and dietary behaviour change
Porter, Fiona, Ulyate, Lisa, Reeves, Marina, Lawler, Sheleigh, Winkler, Elisabeth and Eakin, Elizabeth (2008). The Logan Healthy Living Program: a telephone counselling intervention for physical activity and dietary behaviour change. Public Health Association of Australia - Queensland Branch, Inaugural State Research Conference, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 4-5 September, 2008. Queensland, Australia: Public Health Association of Australia.
2007
Journal Article
Current Practices in the Delivery of Parenteral Nutrition in Australia
Ali, A. B., Chapman-Kiddell, C. and Reeves, M. M. (2007). Current Practices in the Delivery of Parenteral Nutrition in Australia. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 61 (4), 554-560. doi: 10.1038/sj.ejcn.1602547
2007
Journal Article
Health behaviors of cancer survivors: data from an Australian population-based survey
Eakin, Elizabeth G., Youlden, Danny R., Baade, Peter D., Lawler, Sheleigh P., Reeves, Marina M., Heyworth, Jane S. and Fritschi, Lin (2007). Health behaviors of cancer survivors: data from an Australian population-based survey. Cancer Causes and Control, 18 (8), 881-894. doi: 10.1007/s10552-007-9033-5
2007
Journal Article
Correlates of pedometer use: Results from a community-based physical activity intervention trial (10,000 Steps Rockhampton)
Eakin, Elizabeth G., Mummery, Kerry, Reeves, Marina M., Lawler, Sheleigh P., Schofield, Grant, Marshall, Alison J. and Brown, Wendy J. (2007). Correlates of pedometer use: Results from a community-based physical activity intervention trial (10,000 Steps Rockhampton). International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 4 (31) 31, 1-7. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-4-31
2007
Journal Article
Resources for health: A primary-care-based diet and physical activity intervention targeting urban Latinos with multiple chronic conditions
Eakin, Elizabeth G., Bull, Sheana S., Riley, Kimberley M., Reeves, Marina M., McLaughlin, Patty and Gutierrez, Silvia (2007). Resources for health: A primary-care-based diet and physical activity intervention targeting urban Latinos with multiple chronic conditions. Health Psychology, 26 (4), 392-400. doi: 10.1037/0278-6133.26.4.392
2007
Journal Article
Recruitment and retention of Latinos in a primary care-based physical activity and diet trial: The Resources for Health study
Eakin, Elizabeth G., Bull, Sheana S., Riley, Kim, Reeves, Marina M., Gutierrez, Silvia and McLaughlin, Patty (2007). Recruitment and retention of Latinos in a primary care-based physical activity and diet trial: The Resources for Health study. Health Education Research, 22 (3), 361-371. doi: 10.1093/her/cyl095
2007
Journal Article
Health behaviours in survivors of childhood cancer
Reeves, M., Eakin, E., Lawler, S. and Demark-Wahnefried, W. (2007). Health behaviours in survivors of childhood cancer. Australian Family Physician, 36 (1-2), 95-6.
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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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
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Doctor Philosophy
A First Nations Cancer Cohort Study
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Caitlin Curtis
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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