Overview
Background
I am a nutritionist with a background in public health and over a decade of experience working in breast cancer research. My work has focused on cancer prevention, optimal care, and improving patient outcomes. I am currently a Research Fellow at the Frazer Institute, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences, The University of Queensland, where I work with the Integrating Genomics into Medicine team. I am also a casual Academic at the School of Public Health, The University of Queensland.
Availability
- Dr Larissa Vaz Goncalves is:
- Not available for supervision
Qualifications
- Graduate Diploma in Nutrition, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás (PUC-GO)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Nutrition, Escola Superior de Ciências da Saúde (ESCS)
- Masters (Research) of Health Sciences, Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG)
- Doctor of Philosophy of Public Health, The University of Queensland
Works
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2022
Journal Article
Índice de qualidade da dieta e seus componentes não se associaram ao desenvolvimento de câncer de mama: um estudo caso-controle
Godoy, Luan Miranda de, Pinheiro, Marina Alves, Godinho-Mota, Jordana Carolina Marques, Vaz-Gonçalves, Larissa, Schincaglia, Raquel Machado, Martins, Karine Anusca and Souza, Luciana Bronzi de (2022). Índice de qualidade da dieta e seus componentes não se associaram ao desenvolvimento de câncer de mama: um estudo caso-controle. Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia, 25. doi: 10.1590/1980-549720220027.2
2021
Journal Article
Chemotherapy negatively impacts body composition, physical function and metabolic profile in patients with breast cancer
Godinho-Mota, Jordana Carolina Marques, Mota, Joao Felipe, Vaz Gonçalves, Larissa , Soares, Leonardo Ribeiro, Schincaglia, Raquel Machado, Prado, Carla M., Martins, Karine Anuska and Freitas-Junior, Ruffo (2021). Chemotherapy negatively impacts body composition, physical function and metabolic profile in patients with breast cancer. Clinical Nutrition, 40 (5), 3421-3428. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2020.11.020
2019
Journal Article
Are women with breast cancer more likely to follow dietary recommendations and have sufficient vitamin A intake compared to healthy controls?
Rodrigues, Priscylla V., Anusca, Karine M., Vaz Goncalves, Larissa, Silva-Correia, Elisa, Sá A., Marina de, Martins, Jéssika S. and Marques, Jordana G.M. (2019). Are women with breast cancer more likely to follow dietary recommendations and have sufficient vitamin A intake compared to healthy controls?. Revista Chilena de Nutricion, 46 (6), 683-689. doi: 10.4067/s0717-75182019000600683
2019
Journal Article
Sedentary Behavior and Alcohol Consumption Increase Breast Cancer Risk Regardless of Menopausal Status: A Case-Control Study
Godinho-Mota, Jordana Carolina Marques, Vaz Gonçalves, Larissa, Mota, Joao Felipe, Soares, Leonardo Ribeiro, Schincaglia, Raquel Machado, Martins, Karine Anusca and Freitas-Junior, Ruffo (2019). Sedentary Behavior and Alcohol Consumption Increase Breast Cancer Risk Regardless of Menopausal Status: A Case-Control Study. Nutrients, 11 (8) 1871, 1-9. doi: 10.3390/nu11081871
2019
Journal Article
High bone mineral density of the lumbar spine is positively associated with breast cancer
Gonçalves, Larissa Vaz, Martins, Karine Anusca, Godinho-Mota, Jordana Carolina Marques, Schincaglia, Raquel Machado, Sousa, Ana Luisa Lima and Freitas-Junior, Ruffo (2019). High bone mineral density of the lumbar spine is positively associated with breast cancer. BioMed Research International, 2019 8010356, 1-10. doi: 10.1155/2019/8010356
2018
Journal Article
Abdominal adiposity and physical inactivity are positively associated with breast cancer: A case-control study
Godinho-Mota, Jordana C. M., Gonçalves, Larissa V., Soares, Leonardo R., Mota, João F., Martins, Karine A., Freitas-Junior, Ismael and Freitas-Junior, Ruffo (2018). Abdominal adiposity and physical inactivity are positively associated with breast cancer: A case-control study. BioMed Research International, 2018 4783710, 4783710. doi: 10.1155/2018/4783710
2018
Journal Article
Visceral adiposity increases the risk of breast cancer: a case-control study
Godinho-Mota, Jordana Carolina Marques, Martins, Karine Anusca, Vaz Goncalves, Larissa, Mota, João Felipe, Soares, Leonardo Ribeiro and Freitas-Junior, Ruffo (2018). Visceral adiposity increases the risk of breast cancer: a case-control study. Nutrición Hospitalaria, 35 (3), 576-581. doi: 10.20960/nh.1441
2017
Journal Article
Alteration of bone mineral density in breast cancer female survivors on chemotherapy treatment: an integrative review
Vaz Gonçalves, Larissa, Faria, Sara Socorro, Mota, Jordana Carolina Marques Godinho, Martins, Karine Anusca and Junior, Ruffo Freitas- (2017). Alteration of bone mineral density in breast cancer female survivors on chemotherapy treatment: an integrative review. Revista Brasileira de Mastologia, 27 (3), 230-236. doi: 10.5327/z2594539420170000194
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