Overview
Background
A/Prof Ingrid Hickman is a Principal Research Fellow in Implementation Science with the UQ ULTRA team (Clinical Trial Capability) located within the Centre for Clinical Research in Herston. A/Prof Ingrid Hickman is an implementation scientist and has over 20 years experience in health services clinical research. Her career has focused on research excellence, strategic leadership and translating scientific evidence into improved clinical care for people with complex chronic conditions. From randomised controlled trials and mechanisms of disease progression through to patient centred co-design of health services, her collaborative approach to research aims to find solutions to health care problems. Prior to taking up the role with the ULTRA team, A/Prof Hickman led the Metabolic Obesity Research Group and the Nutrition Research Program at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane for over 12 years. Within this role she has been a passionate advocate for embedding implementation science and methodologies into clinical trials and health services research and has been recognised internationally for her investment in implementation science and clinical workforce capacity building in research translation.
Availability
- Associate Professor Ingrid Hickman is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Applied Science, Queensland University of Technology
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Member, Australian Clinical Trials Alliance, Australian Clinical Trials Alliance
- Member, Dietitians Association of Australia, Dietitians Association of Australia
Research interests
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Implementation Science in RCTs
Embedding implementation science strategies into the design of innovative clinical trials
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Translational Research
Methodologies for improving the uptake of research findings into clinical practice
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Clinical Trial Workforce capacity building in implementation science
Methodologies to improve the teaching and training of the clinical trial workforce to build capability in implementation science in clinical trials
Research impacts
A/Prof Hickman is well placed to link scientific discoveries and clinical practice. Her experience with delivering clinical trials within the health care system provides methodological expertise in designing hybrid implementation effectiveness trials to increase the speed at which cliical trials are translated into clincial practice and better treatments for the patients needing our care.
A/Prof Hickman experience with clinical research has resulted in demonstrable improvements in health care delivery and evidence based guidelines to improve the quality of care provided to people with complex chronic conditions such as liver disease, kidney disease, spinal cord injuries and organ transplant services. Studies range from mechanistic studies of insulin resistance, clinical trials of diet and exercise interventions through to qualitative patient engagement initiatives.
A/Prof Hickman is committed to engaging novice clinical staff to build research capacity and knowledge translation, with >30% of her publications involving a clinical staff member as an author.
Works
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2002
Conference Publication
Weight reduction improves biochemistry and histology in patients with chronic hepatitis C
Hickman, Ingrid, Clouston, Andrew, Ash, Susan, MacDonald, Graeme, Jonsson, Julie and Powell, Elizabeth (2002). Weight reduction improves biochemistry and histology in patients with chronic hepatitis C. Nutrition Week: A Scientific and Clinical Forum and Exposition, Bethesda, MD, 2002. Bethesda, MD: American Society for Nutrition.
2001
Journal Article
Steatosis in chronic hepatitis C: Can weight reduction improve therapeutic efficacy? Authors' reply
Clouston, Andrew D., Hickman, Ingrid J., Macdonald, Graeme A., Jonsson, Julie R. and Powell, Elizabeth E. (2001). Steatosis in chronic hepatitis C: Can weight reduction improve therapeutic efficacy? Authors' reply. Journal of Hepatology, 35 (3), 433-433. doi: 10.1016/S0168-8278(01)00116-7
2001
Conference Publication
Maintenance of weight reduction after successful nutritional intervention in patients with fatty liver disease
Hickman, I., Jonsson, J. R., Clouston, A., Macdonald, G. and Powell, E. (2001). Maintenance of weight reduction after successful nutritional intervention in patients with fatty liver disease. Asia Pacific Digestive Week 2001, Sydney, Australia, 23-27 Sep, 2001. Asia: Blackwell Science.
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Behavioural science approach to melanoma early detection
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Soyer, Professor Monika Janda
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
An investigation into the factors influencing energy needs in people with spinal cord injury with a focus on body composition and pressure injuries
Principal Advisor
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
The clinical utility of measuring sarcopenia, myosteatosis and frailty in the nutrition assessment of patients referred for liver transplantation.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Graeme Macdonald, Dr Hannah Mayr
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Micronutrient management and bariatric surgery: evaluation of clinical outcomes, patient experience, and an extended scope dietitian-led model of care.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Susie de Jersey
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Clinical investigation of resveratrol supplementation in the management of cardiometabolic dysregulation in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Principal Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Fat metabolism, insulin resistance and cardiorespiratory fitness in obesity and chronic liver disease
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Graeme Macdonald
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Evaluation of digital health models of nutrition care for chronic conditions in outpatient settings
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Katrina Campbell, Dr Jaimon Kelly
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2018
Master Philosophy
Dietary intake and metabolic risk in kidney transplant recipients
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Katrina Campbell
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Flexible multiple injection therapy education for adults with Type 1 diabetes: experience and innovation in the Australian setting.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor David McIntyre
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Providing feasible, effective and cost-effective weight loss services to overweight and obese hospital outpatients in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Ana Goode
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2009
Master Philosophy
Assessment of Lifestyle and Metabolic Factors in Renal Transplant Recipients
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Nikky Isbel
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