Emeritus Professor Wendy Brown
Emeritus Professor

Wendy Brown

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Background

Professor Brown's research interests focus on physical activity and the prevention and management of chronic illness at a population level. To date, much of her research has been in the areas of obesity and the health and well being of Australian women.

Professor Wendy Brown joined the UQ School of Human Movement Studies in 2000 as the first professor in physical activity and health. Her educational qualifications are in human biology and physiology, exercise physiology, and health and physical education. She has had a diverse career path, working in both secondary and tertiary education, as well as public and private health promotion. Prior to her move to Queensland, she was the Director of the Research Institute for Gender and Health at the University of Newcastle, where she was a founding investigator and manager of the Australian Longitudinal Study of Women's Health. This project has been tracking the health of over 40,000 women for ten years. She was also a Chief Investigator on the "10,000 Steps Rockhampton" project which aimed to increase the physical activity levels of a community of approximately 60,000 people. In addition to her teaching and research commitments, she devotes considerable time to professional and policy development through her work with government departments, the National Heart Foundation, and Sports Medicine Australia. In the last five years, she has contributed to research grants with a value of more than $26,000,000, published more than 120 articles in national and international journals, and written numerous research reports.

Availability

Emeritus Professor Wendy Brown is:
Available for supervision
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), University of Birmingham
  • Postgraduate Diploma, Loughborough University
  • Masters (Coursework) of Science, Loughborough University
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Newcastle

Research interests

  • Physical activity

    Physical activity and its role in the prevention and management of chronic illness at a population level

  • Women's health

  • Obesity

Search Professor Wendy Brown’s works on UQ eSpace

795 works between 1973 and 2025
All (795) Journal Article (477) Book Chapter (13) Conference Publication (282) Book (7) Other Outputs (16)

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2012

Journal Article

Correlates of sitting time in working age Australian women: Who should be targeted with interventions to decrease sitting time?

van Uffelen, Jannique G. Z., Heesch, Kristiann C. and Brown, Wendy (2012). Correlates of sitting time in working age Australian women: Who should be targeted with interventions to decrease sitting time?. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 9 (2), 270-287. doi: 10.1123/jpah.9.2.270

Correlates of sitting time in working age Australian women: Who should be targeted with interventions to decrease sitting time?

2012

Journal Article

The association between sedentary leisure and physical activity in middle-aged adults

Burton, Nicola W., Khan, Asaduzzaman, Brown, Wendy J. and Turrell, Gavin (2012). The association between sedentary leisure and physical activity in middle-aged adults. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 46 (10), 747-752. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.2010.081430

The association between sedentary leisure and physical activity in middle-aged adults

2012

Conference Publication

A comparison of physical activity context preferences between adults with psychological distress and those without

Burton, N., Khan, A. and Brown, W. (2012). A comparison of physical activity context preferences between adults with psychological distress and those without. Be Active 2012: 4th International Congress on Physical Activity and Public Health, Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, National Sports Injury Prevention Conference, Sydney, Australia, 31 October - 3 November, 2012. Chatswood, N.S.W., Australia: Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.054

A comparison of physical activity context preferences between adults with psychological distress and those without

2012

Conference Publication

How credible are older adults' responses to the Active Australia Survey? Findings from cognitive interviewing

Heesch, K., van Uffelen, J. and Brown, W. (2012). How credible are older adults' responses to the Active Australia Survey? Findings from cognitive interviewing. Be Active 2012, Sydney, NSW, 31 October -3 November 2012. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.579

How credible are older adults' responses to the Active Australia Survey? Findings from cognitive interviewing

2012

Journal Article

Baseline results from Hawaii's Na Mikimiki project: A physical activity intervention tailored to multiethnic postpartum women

Albright, Cheryl L., Steffen, Alana D., Novotny, Rachel, Nigg, Claudio R., Wilkens, Lynne R., Saiki, Kara, Yamada, Paulette, Hedemark, Brooke, Maddock, Jason E., Dunn, Andrea L. and Brown, Wendy J. (2012). Baseline results from Hawaii's Na Mikimiki project: A physical activity intervention tailored to multiethnic postpartum women. Women and Health, 52 (3), 265-291. doi: 10.1080/03630242.2012.662935

Baseline results from Hawaii's Na Mikimiki project: A physical activity intervention tailored to multiethnic postpartum women

2012

Conference Publication

The effects of pole walking on health in adults: A systematic review

Ftitschi, J., Brown, W., Laukkanen, R. and van Uffelen, J. (2012). The effects of pole walking on health in adults: A systematic review. Be Active 2012, Sydney, NSW, 31 October -3 November 2012. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.086

The effects of pole walking on health in adults: A systematic review

2012

Conference Publication

Objectively measured sedentary behaviour and physical activity in office employees: Relationships with presenteeism

Brown, H., Ryde, G., Gilson, N., Burton and Brown, W. (2012). Objectively measured sedentary behaviour and physical activity in office employees: Relationships with presenteeism. Be Active 2012, Sydney, NSW, 31 October -3 November 2012. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.739

Objectively measured sedentary behaviour and physical activity in office employees: Relationships with presenteeism

2012

Conference Publication

Social interaction and physical activity in women in their seventies

van Uffelen, J. G. Z., Heesch, K. C., van Gellecum, Y. R., Burton, N. W. and Brown, W. J. (2012). Social interaction and physical activity in women in their seventies. Australian Association of Gerontology, 45th National Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 20-23 November 2012. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-6612.2012.00655.x

Social interaction and physical activity in women in their seventies

2012

Conference Publication

The relation between physical activity, inactivity, and Bmi in women with infants

Steffen, Alana D., Albright, Cheryl L. and Brown, Wendy J. (2012). The relation between physical activity, inactivity, and Bmi in women with infants. 33rd Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of The Society Of Behavioral Medicine, New Orleans, LA, United States, 11-14 April 2012. New York NY, United States: Springer New York LLC. doi: 10.1007/s12160-012-9354-9

The relation between physical activity, inactivity, and Bmi in women with infants

2012

Journal Article

Does the use of standing 'hot' desks change sedentary work time in an open plan office?

Gilson, Nicholas D., Suppini, Alessandro, Ryde, Gemma C., Brown, Helen E. and Brown, Wendy J. (2012). Does the use of standing 'hot' desks change sedentary work time in an open plan office?. Preventive Medicine, 54 (1), 65-67. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2011.10.012

Does the use of standing 'hot' desks change sedentary work time in an open plan office?

2012

Conference Publication

Can mind-body movement therapy combat central obesity and other indicators of metabolic syndrome - promising findings from recent clinical trials

Liu, X., Miller, Y. D., Burton, N. W., Chang, J-H and Brown, W. J. (2012). Can mind-body movement therapy combat central obesity and other indicators of metabolic syndrome - promising findings from recent clinical trials. 1st Asia Pacific Congress on Controversies to Consensus in Diabetes, Obesity and Hypertension (CODHy), Shanghai Peoples R China, 02-05 June 2011. West Sussex , United Kingdom: John Wiley and Sons. doi: 10.1002/dmrr.2317

Can mind-body movement therapy combat central obesity and other indicators of metabolic syndrome - promising findings from recent clinical trials

2012

Conference Publication

Are we chained to our desks? Assessing desk based sitting using a new objective measure of occupational sitting time

Ryde, G., Brown, H., Gilson, N. and Brown, W. (2012). Are we chained to our desks? Assessing desk based sitting using a new objective measure of occupational sitting time. Be Active 2012, Sydney, NSW, 31 October -3 November 2012. Chatswood, NSW, Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.475

Are we chained to our desks? Assessing desk based sitting using a new objective measure of occupational sitting time

2012

Conference Publication

A randomized controlled trial assessing the effects of Tai Chi on indicators of health related quality of life in adults with elevated blood glucose level

Liu, X., Miller, Y., Buton, N., Chang, J. and Brown, W. (2012). A randomized controlled trial assessing the effects of Tai Chi on indicators of health related quality of life in adults with elevated blood glucose level. Be Active 2012, Sydney, NSW, 31 October -3 November, 2012. Chatswood, NSW, Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.875

A randomized controlled trial assessing the effects of Tai Chi on indicators of health related quality of life in adults with elevated blood glucose level

2012

Conference Publication

Concurrent and prospective associations between sitting time, physical activity and depression in mid-aged Australian women

Van Uffelen, J., Burton, N., van Gellecum, Y., Peeters, G., Heesch, K. and Brown, W. (2012). Concurrent and prospective associations between sitting time, physical activity and depression in mid-aged Australian women. Be Active 2012, Sydney, Australia, 31 October -3 November 2012. Chatswood, NSW, Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.057

Concurrent and prospective associations between sitting time, physical activity and depression in mid-aged Australian women

2012

Conference Publication

ActiGraph GT3X+ threshold for classifying sitting/lying activity in older adults in free-living environments

Aguilar Farias, N., Peeters, G. and Brown, W. (2012). ActiGraph GT3X+ threshold for classifying sitting/lying activity in older adults in free-living environments. Be Active 2012: 4th International Congress on Physical Activity and Public Health, Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, National Sports Injury Prevention Conference, Sydney, Australia, 31 October -3 November, 2012. Chatswood, NSW, Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.585

ActiGraph GT3X+ threshold for classifying sitting/lying activity in older adults in free-living environments

2012

Conference Publication

Associations between distance from facilities and activity patterns in rural Australian communities

Kennaugh, S., Brown, W. and Peeters, G. (2012). Associations between distance from facilities and activity patterns in rural Australian communities. Be Active 2012, Sydney, NSW, 31 October -3 November, 2012. Chatswood, NSW, Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.207

Associations between distance from facilities and activity patterns in rural Australian communities

2012

Conference Publication

Physical activity interventions and depression in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Brown, H., Pearson, N., Braithwaite, R., Brown, W. and Biddle, S. (2012). Physical activity interventions and depression in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis. In: 4th International Congress on Physical Activity and Public Health, Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, National Sports Injury Prevention Conference Abstracts. Be Active 2012, Sydney, NSW, (S343-S343). 31 October -3 November 2012. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.834

Physical activity interventions and depression in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2012

Conference Publication

Is incidence of a health condition associated with physical activity change in adults over two years?

Khan, A., Brown, W. and Burton, N. (2012). Is incidence of a health condition associated with physical activity change in adults over two years?. Be Active 2012, Sydney NSW Australia, 31 October -3 November 2012. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.566

Is incidence of a health condition associated with physical activity change in adults over two years?

2012

Conference Publication

Characteristics of physical activity interventions for adults with mental illness: A review

Chapman, J., Brown, W. and Burton, N. (2012). Characteristics of physical activity interventions for adults with mental illness: A review. Be Active 2012, Sydney, NSW, 31 October -3 November 2012. Chatswood, NSW Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.059

Characteristics of physical activity interventions for adults with mental illness: A review

2012

Conference Publication

Associations between sitting time and a broad range of symptoms in mid-age women

Peeters, G., Burton, N. and Brown, W. (2012). Associations between sitting time and a broad range of symptoms in mid-age women. Be Active 2012, Sydney, NSW, 31 October -3 November 2012. Chatswood, NSW, Australia: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2012.11.693

Associations between sitting time and a broad range of symptoms in mid-age women

Past funding

  • 2019 - 2021
    Active Choices: A 'stepped-down' program to promote group-based physical activity to DVA clients
    Department of Veterans' Affairs
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2023
    Truck-Fit: Testing of a scalable high intensity interval training program for male long distance truck drivers with cardio-metabolic risks and conditions
    National Heart Foundation Vanguard Grant
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    A pilot study to assess the efficacy of Tai Chi for Type 1 Diabetes
    Diabetes Australia Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    The Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of Referral to Exercise Physiologists, Psychologists, and Supplementary Physical Behavior Change Strategies for School Teachers 'at risk' for Type 2 Diabetes
    Hunter Medical Research Institute
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2021
    High intensity exercise for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis - is it safe, effective, and feasible in practice? (Tom Penrose Community Service Grant)
    Exercise and Sports Science Australia Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Assessing the effectiveness of High Intensity Interval Training for smoking cessation in women
    National Heart Foundation Vanguard Grant
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Encouraging businesses to adopt activity-permissive workplaces to reduce sitting time at work
    National Heart Foundation Focus Grant
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Evaluation of a community cycling program for teens: 'The Happiness Cycle'
    Bicycle Victoria Incorporated
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Fun 'n fitness: Evaluation of the Churches of Christ in Queensland Falls Prevention Exercise Program for its Aged Care Residents
    Churches of Christ in Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2014
    Cellular metabolic respirometry and enzymatic assessment suite
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    The Shifting Gears Project: Active Living and Healthy Eating in Queensland Truck Drivers
    Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General
    Open grant
  • 2013
    Development of a baseline 'Lifestyle Needs Assessment Survey tool' to support the Queensland 'Workplaces for Wellness' Program
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2019
    A longitudinal multilevel study of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and physical function in mid-to-late adulthood (NHMRC Project Grant administered by Deakin University)
    Deakin University
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Clinical and Nutritional Biomarker Platform
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2015
    Sitting less and moving more: Population health research to understand and influence sedentary behaviour (NHMRC Program Grant administered by Baker IDI)
    Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2016
    Project B - The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health - Establishment of a new cohort of women born 1989-94; more frequent surveys of women born 1921-26; strengthening of study capacity
    Department of Health and Ageing
    Open grant
  • 2011
    A metabolic testing suite for clinical exercise physiology, sports science and sports nutrition research
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2014
    Retirement activity planning: a randomised controlled trial (ARC Discovery Project administered by UniSA)
    University of South Australia
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2016
    NHMRC CRE: Centre of Research Excellence in Women's Health in the 21st century (CREWH21)
    NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence
    Open grant
  • 2010
    An integrated portfolio of objective measurement devices for research on physical activity and sedentary behaviour in population health
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Sitting less and moving more: Population health research to understand and influence sedentary behaviour
    NHMRC Program Grant
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Evidence and Strategies for Sitting Time and Health
    Queensland Health Health Promotion
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2016
    Project A - Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health (2012-2016)
    Department of Health and Ageing (Commonwealth of Australia)
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2008
    Feasibility and efficacy of a supervised exercise program for colorectal cancer survivors in the rehabilitation phase of cancer recovery
    Wesley Merdical Research
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2010
    Increasing psychosocial resilience and physical activity for heart health: a randomised trial of the READY (REsilience and Activity every DaY) program
    National Heart Foundation of Australia
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2012
    Men, Women and Ageing: predictors of ageing well in the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health and the Perth Health in Men Study
    NHMRCARC Ageing Well, Ageing Productively Program
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2009
    The Development of a Food and Nutrition and Physical Activity Project for Pregnancy and Early Life In Urban Locations
    Queensland Health Health Promotion
    Open grant
  • 2006
    NHMRC_Infrastructure Item_Monitors for the objective measurement of physical activity in adults
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    The impact of physical activity on outcomes for older women
    Department of Family and Community Services
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Towards 10,000 Steps Brisbane: The validity of self reported physical activity, height and weight among mid aged women and men.
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 2005
    An exploratory study to assess the efficacy of Tai Chi in preventing Type II Diabetes among high risk adults
    Diabetes Australia Research Trust
    Open grant
  • 2005
    Self-management Practices and Health Service Utilisation for Diabetes Prevention among Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
    Diabetes Australia Research Trust
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    Preliminary Development of the 10,000 Steps Brisbane Project
    Brisbane City Council
    Open grant
  • 2004
    NHMRC_Equipment Grant_HLTH_(Pop Hlth; CPRC; HMS)_Objective Measurement of Physical Activity and Real-Time Feedback for Behavioural Studies in Population Health
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2006
    A randomised control trial to compare the efficacy of a home based and group based resistance training program on the functional status and health of older Australians.
    Blue Care
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2006
    Psychological determinants of physical activity across the life span and critical life-stage transitions: Cross-sectional, longitudinal causal modelling and experimental interventions
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2008
    Understanding and influencing physical activity to improve population health
    NHMRC Program Grant
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2009
    Building Capacity for Physical Activity Research in Population Health
    Capacity Building Grants in Population Health Research
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2006
    Randomised control trial to compare the efficacy of a home based and 'centre' based resistance training program in terms of outcomes relating to functional status and health in older Australians.
    Department of Health and Ageing
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2004
    Increasing physical activity in the general practice setting: a randomised trial to test the efficacy of three strategies.
    National Heart Foundation of Australia
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2003
    Physical activity in the veteran community - prevalence, barriers, preferences and relationships with health and well-being
    Department of Veterans' Affairs
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2003
    Discussion paper for the development of recommendations for children's and youth's participation in health promoting physical activity
    Department of Health and Ageing
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2003
    To assist in the development of a multi-strategy health promotion project focusing on physical activity and social determinants of health
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Physical Activity and Health Specialist Training Course
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Effects of moderate physical activity on insulin sensitivity and other components of the insulin resistance syndrome in obese adolescents.
    University of Queensland Small Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Reliability of a community based protocol for measurement of oxygen cost of locomotion in people with acquired brain injury (ABI)
    GF Finch Bequest
    Open grant
  • 2001
    The efficacy of a community based physical activity intervention in improving the health of people with acquired brain injury
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2000
    Physical activity and daily energy expenditure among mothers of young children
    Department of Health and Ageing
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2008
    The Australian longitudinal study on women's health.
    University of Newcastle
    Open grant

Availability

Emeritus Professor Wendy Brown is:
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Supervision history

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Enquiries

Contact Emeritus Professor Wendy Brown directly for media enquiries about:

  • Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health
  • Energy balance and weigh gain prevention
  • Physical activity
  • Sedentary behaviour and health
  • Weight management
  • Women's health
  • Workplace health promotion

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