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

811 works between 1973 and 2026
All (811) Book (7) Journal Article (492) Other Outputs (16) Conference Publication (283) Book Chapter (13)

461 - 480 of 811 works

2009

Conference Publication

What is a healthy body mass index for women in their 70s?

van Uffelen, J., Brown, W., Berecki, J. and Dobson, A. (2009). What is a healthy body mass index for women in their 70s?. 2009 Annual Conference of the ISBNPA, Lisbon, Portugal, 17-20 June, 2009. Lisbon: Universidade Tecnica de Lisboa.

What is a healthy body mass index for women in their 70s?

2009

Journal Article

A prospective study of overweight, physical activity, and depressive symptoms in young women (2009)

Ball, Kylie, Burton, Nicola W. and Brown, Wendy J. (2009). A prospective study of overweight, physical activity, and depressive symptoms in young women (2009). Obesity, 17 (1), 66-71. doi: 10.1038/oby.2008.497

A prospective study of overweight, physical activity, and depressive symptoms in young women (2009)

2009

Journal Article

HABITAT: A longitudinal multilevel study of physical activity change in mid-aged adults

Burton, Nicola W., Haynes, Michele, Wilson, Lee-Ann M., Giles-Corti, B., Oldenburg, Brian F., Brown, Wendy J., Giskes, Katrina and Turrell, Gavin (2009). HABITAT: A longitudinal multilevel study of physical activity change in mid-aged adults. BMC Public Health, 9 (76) 76, xx-xx. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-9-76

HABITAT: A longitudinal multilevel study of physical activity change in mid-aged adults

2009

Conference Publication

What stops employees increasing step counts? A qualitative approach within a randomised controlled trial

McKenna, J., Puig-Ribera, A., Gilson, N. and Brown, W. (2009). What stops employees increasing step counts? A qualitative approach within a randomised controlled trial. 2009 Annual Conference of the ISBNPA, Lisbon, Portugal, 17-29 June, 2009. Lisbon, Portugal: International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.

What stops employees increasing step counts? A qualitative approach within a randomised controlled trial

2009

Book

A systematic review and meta analysis of the evidence exploring the association between sedentary behaviour and low energy expenditure in the workplace and obesity, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease: and strategies which encou

Brown, W. J., Burton, N. W. and Gilson, N. (2009). A systematic review and meta analysis of the evidence exploring the association between sedentary behaviour and low energy expenditure in the workplace and obesity, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease: and strategies which encou. Progress Report 3 Spring Hill, QLD, Australia: Australian Health Promotion Association (Queensland Branch).

A systematic review and meta analysis of the evidence exploring the association between sedentary behaviour and low energy expenditure in the workplace and obesity, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease: and strategies which encou

2009

Conference Publication

A randomized controlled trial to examine the effects of a Tai Chi/Qigong exercise program on indicators of metabolic syndrome in adults with elevated blood glucose levels

Liu, X., Miller, Y., Burton, N. and Brown, W. (2009). A randomized controlled trial to examine the effects of a Tai Chi/Qigong exercise program on indicators of metabolic syndrome in adults with elevated blood glucose levels. Hearts in focus - celebration, collaboration and challenges. Heart Foundation Conference 2009, Brisbane, 14-16 May, 2009.

A randomized controlled trial to examine the effects of a Tai Chi/Qigong exercise program on indicators of metabolic syndrome in adults with elevated blood glucose levels

2009

Conference Publication

Who is sitting? Who do we target for change?

Burton, N., Brown, W. and Turrell, G. (2009). Who is sitting? Who do we target for change?. 2009 Annual Conference of the ISBNPA, Lisbon, Portugal, 17-29 June, 2009. Portugal: International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.

Who is sitting? Who do we target for change?

2009

Book Chapter

Comparison of estimates of population levels of physical activity using two measures

Brown, Wendy J. and Bauman, Adrian E. (2009). Comparison of estimates of population levels of physical activity using two measures. Using the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health as a Research and Teaching Resource. Survey Research. (pp. xx-xx) edited by Priscilla Robinson. North Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Public Health Association of Australia.

Comparison of estimates of population levels of physical activity using two measures

2009

Conference Publication

Correlates of sitting time in mid-age Australian women

Van Uffelen, J., Heesch, K. and Brown, W. (2009). Correlates of sitting time in mid-age Australian women. 2009 Australia Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Seventh National Physical Activity Conference, Sixth National Sports Injury Prevention Conference, Be Active '09, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 14-17 October, 2009. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2009.10.423

Correlates of sitting time in mid-age Australian women

2009

Journal Article

Whole of community physical activity interventions: easier said than done

Mummery, W. K. and Brown, W. J. (2009). Whole of community physical activity interventions: easier said than done. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 43 (1), 39-43. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.2008.053629

Whole of community physical activity interventions: easier said than done

2009

Journal Article

Randomized trial of three strategies to promote physical activity in general practice

Armit, Christine M., Brown, Wendy J., Marshall, Alison L., Ritchie, Carrie B., Trost, Stewart G., Green, Anita and Bauman, Adrian E. (2009). Randomized trial of three strategies to promote physical activity in general practice. Preventive Medicine, 48 (2), 156-163. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2008.11.009

Randomized trial of three strategies to promote physical activity in general practice

2008

Journal Article

Physical activity, Body Mass Index and health care costs in mid-age Australian women

Brown, W. J., Hockey, R. and Dobson, A. J. (2008). Physical activity, Body Mass Index and health care costs in mid-age Australian women. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 32 (2), 150-155. doi: 10.1111/j.1753-6405.2008.00192.x

Physical activity, Body Mass Index and health care costs in mid-age Australian women

2008

Conference Publication

Bypassing blowouts: Keeping a lid on Queensland's health costs

Brown, W. J. (2008). Bypassing blowouts: Keeping a lid on Queensland's health costs. Science in Parliament (Queensland). 2008 Science in Parliament Program, Brisbane, Australia, 14 May 2008.

Bypassing blowouts: Keeping a lid on Queensland's health costs

2008

Conference Publication

How much physical activity to prevent weight gain?

Brown, W.J. and Chang, P. (2008). How much physical activity to prevent weight gain?. Sports Medicine Australia 37th Annual State Conference, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Australia, 24 May, 2008.

How much physical activity to prevent weight gain?

2008

Conference Publication

Effects of lifestyle intervention on physical activity in type 2 diabetes

Hordern, M., Marwick, T., Burton, N., Brown, W. and Coombes, J. (2008). Effects of lifestyle intervention on physical activity in type 2 diabetes. ASICS Conference of science and medicine in sport 2008, Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia, 16-18 October, 2008. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier.

Effects of lifestyle intervention on physical activity in type 2 diabetes

2008

Conference Publication

Health care and pharmaceutical costs associated with physical inactivity: Interactions with obesity

Brown, W., Hockey, R. and Dobson, A. (2008). Health care and pharmaceutical costs associated with physical inactivity: Interactions with obesity. 2nd International Conference on Physical Activity and Public Health, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 13-16 April 2008. Amsterdam, Neterlands: VU University Medical Center.

Health care and pharmaceutical costs associated with physical inactivity: Interactions with obesity

2008

Conference Publication

Physical infrastructure and workplace walking in an Australian university campus

Brown, W., Coward, E., Gilson, N. and McKenna, J. (2008). Physical infrastructure and workplace walking in an Australian university campus. 2008 ASICS Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Hamilton Island, Australia, 16-18 October 2008.

Physical infrastructure and workplace walking in an Australian university campus

2008

Journal Article

Change in work day step counts, wellbeing and job performance in Catalan university employees: A randomised controlled trial

Puig-Ribera, Anna, McKenna, Jim, Gilson, Nicholas and Brown, Wendy J. (2008). Change in work day step counts, wellbeing and job performance in Catalan university employees: A randomised controlled trial. Global Health Promotion, 15 (4), 11-16. doi: 10.1177/1025382308097693

Change in work day step counts, wellbeing and job performance in Catalan university employees: A randomised controlled trial

2008

Journal Article

Do walking and leisure-time physical activity protect against arthritis in older women?

Heesch, K.C. and Brown, W.J. (2008). Do walking and leisure-time physical activity protect against arthritis in older women?. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 62 (12), 1086-1091. doi: 10.1136/jech.2007.072215

Do walking and leisure-time physical activity protect against arthritis in older women?

2008

Conference Publication

The impact of route and incidental walking one waist circumference: A randomised workplace intervention

Gilson, N., McKenna, J., Puig-Ribera, A., Brown, W. and Burton, N. (2008). The impact of route and incidental walking one waist circumference: A randomised workplace intervention. 2008 ASICS Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia, 16-18 October, 2008. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2008.12.039

The impact of route and incidental walking one waist circumference: A randomised workplace intervention

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

Completed supervision

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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