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

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797 works between 1973 and 2025
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2007

Journal Article

How does the health and well-being of young Australian vegetarian and semi-vegetarian women compare with non-vegetarians?

Baines, S., Powers, J. and Brown, W. J. (2007). How does the health and well-being of young Australian vegetarian and semi-vegetarian women compare with non-vegetarians?. Public Health Nutrition, 10 (5), 436-442. doi: 10.1017/S1368980007217938

How does the health and well-being of young Australian vegetarian and semi-vegetarian women compare with non-vegetarians?

2007

Journal Article

Relationship between physical activity and stiff or painful joints in mid-aged women and older women: a 3-year prospective study

Heesch, Kristiann C., Miller, Yvette D. and Brown, Wendy J. (2007). Relationship between physical activity and stiff or painful joints in mid-aged women and older women: a 3-year prospective study. Arthritis Research and Therapy, 9 (2) R34, R34.1-R34.13. doi: 10.1186/ar2154

Relationship between physical activity and stiff or painful joints in mid-aged women and older women: a 3-year prospective study

2007

Conference Publication

Effects of '10,000 Steps Ghent': A multi-strategy physical activity intervention in a community

De Cocker, K., Cardon, G., Brown, W. and De Bourdeaudhuij, I. (2007). Effects of '10,000 Steps Ghent': A multi-strategy physical activity intervention in a community. Sixth Annual Conference of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Oslo, Norway, 20-23 June, 2007. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: ISBNPA.

Effects of '10,000 Steps Ghent': A multi-strategy physical activity intervention in a community

2007

Conference Publication

Walking towards health in a university community: The impact of campus location on walking interventions

Gilson, Nicholas, McKenna, Jim, Cooke, Carlton and Brown, Wendy (2007). Walking towards health in a university community: The impact of campus location on walking interventions. Walk21-VII, The Next Steps, The 7th International Conference on Walking and Liveable Communities, Melbourne, Vic, Australia, 23-25 October, 2006. Melbourne, Vic, Australia: Walk 21.

Walking towards health in a university community: The impact of campus location on walking interventions

2007

Journal Article

Getting Started: "Preparing the Ground" for "Planting the Vines" for Longitudinal Research

Byles, J. E., Dobson, A., Bryson, L. and Brown, W. (2007). Getting Started: "Preparing the Ground" for "Planting the Vines" for Longitudinal Research. International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches, 1 (2), 80-91. doi: 10.5172/mra.455.1.2.80

Getting Started: "Preparing the Ground" for "Planting the Vines" for Longitudinal Research

2007

Conference Publication

Trends and changes in physical activity and weight data from the Australian Longitudinal Study of Women's Health

Brown, W. J. (2007). Trends and changes in physical activity and weight data from the Australian Longitudinal Study of Women's Health. Ngahuru National Nutrition and Physical Activity Public Health Conference, Rotorua, New Zealand, 23 - 25 May 2007.

Trends and changes in physical activity and weight data from the Australian Longitudinal Study of Women's Health

2007

Journal Article

Human resources for longitudinal studies: Matching people to skills and tasks

Warner-Smith, P., Loxton, D. and Brown, W. J. (2007). Human resources for longitudinal studies: Matching people to skills and tasks. International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches, 1 (2), 92-103. doi: 10.5172/mra.455.1.2.92

Human resources for longitudinal studies: Matching people to skills and tasks

2007

Conference Publication

Weight gain data support the case for "activation" of Australian women

Brown, W. J. (2007). Weight gain data support the case for "activation" of Australian women. Marketing Sport and Physical Activity: Twenty-First Century Priority, Hong Kong, 7-8 October, 2006. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Baptist University.

Weight gain data support the case for "activation" of Australian women

2007

Conference Publication

Trends in Australian adult physical activity rates: 2000-2006

Moorhead, G. and Brown, W. J. (2007). Trends in Australian adult physical activity rates: 2000-2006. "be active '07" 2007 Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Adelaide, South Australia, 13-16 October, 2007. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S1440-2440(07)70204-9

Trends in Australian adult physical activity rates: 2000-2006

2007

Conference Publication

Walking Towards Well-being and Job Performance in a University Community: Preliminary Analyses of Baseline Data

Puig-Ribera, Anna, Gilson, Nicholas, McKenna, Jim and Brown, Wendy (2007). Walking Towards Well-being and Job Performance in a University Community: Preliminary Analyses of Baseline Data. American College of Sports Medicine 54th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, 30 may – 2 June, 2007.

Walking Towards Well-being and Job Performance in a University Community: Preliminary Analyses of Baseline Data

2007

Journal Article

Community capacity building for health promotion: lessons from a regional Australian initiative.

Fleming, M.L., Higgins, H., Owen, N., Clavarino, A., Brown, W., Lloyd, J. and Gould, T. (2007). Community capacity building for health promotion: lessons from a regional Australian initiative.. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 13 (3), 22-28. doi: 10.1071/PY07034

Community capacity building for health promotion: lessons from a regional Australian initiative.

2007

Journal Article

Walking towards health in a university community: A feasibility study

Gilson, N., McKenna, J., Cooke, C. and Brown, Wendy J. (2007). Walking towards health in a university community: A feasibility study. Preventive Medicine, 44 (2), 167-169. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2006.09.012

Walking towards health in a university community: A feasibility study

2007

Conference Publication

Professors’ advice for the Prime Minister

Brown, W. (2007). Professors’ advice for the Prime Minister. Sixth National Physical Activity Conference, Adelaide, Australia, October 13-16 2007. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S1440-2440(07)70428-0

Professors’ advice for the Prime Minister

2007

Conference Publication

Dose-response relationship between physical activity and psychological health outcomes

Burton, Nicola W., Heesch, Kristiaan C. and Brown, Wendy J. (2007). Dose-response relationship between physical activity and psychological health outcomes. "be active '07" 2007 The 6th National Physical Activity Conference, Adelaide, South Australia, 13-16 October 2007. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S1440-2440(07)70118-4

Dose-response relationship between physical activity and psychological health outcomes

2007

Journal Article

Promoting walking with pedometers in the community: The step-by-step trial

Merom, Dafna, Rissel, Chris, Phongsavan, Philayrath, Smith, Ben J., Van Kemenade, Cathelijne, Brown, Wendy J. and Bauman, Adrian E. (2007). Promoting walking with pedometers in the community: The step-by-step trial. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 32 (4), 290-297. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2006.12.007

Promoting walking with pedometers in the community: The step-by-step trial

2007

Conference Publication

Development and distribution of a print resource - "Choose Health: be active" - to encourage increased physical activity in older Australians

Moorhead, G. and Brown, W. J. (2007). Development and distribution of a print resource - "Choose Health: be active" - to encourage increased physical activity in older Australians. "be active '07" 2007 Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Adelaide, South Australia, 13-16 October, 2007. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S1440-2440(07)70374-2

Development and distribution of a print resource - "Choose Health: be active" - to encourage increased physical activity in older Australians

2007

Conference Publication

Dose-response relationships between physical activity and health outcomes in women

Brown, W., Heesch, K., Burton, N. and Blair, S. (2007). Dose-response relationships between physical activity and health outcomes in women. "be active '07" 2007 Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Adelaide, South Australia, 13-16 October, 2007. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S1440-2440(07)70117-2

Dose-response relationships between physical activity and health outcomes in women

2007

Conference Publication

Physical activity, lifestage transitions and women's health

Brown, W. J. (2007). Physical activity, lifestage transitions and women's health. Sixth Annual Conference of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Oslo, Norway, 20-23 June, 2007. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: ISBNPA.

Physical activity, lifestage transitions and women's health

2007

Journal Article

Rose revisited: A "middle road" prevention strategy to reduce noncommunicable chronic disease risk

Brown, W. J., Hockey, R. and Dobson, A. (2007). Rose revisited: A "middle road" prevention strategy to reduce noncommunicable chronic disease risk. Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 85 (11), 886-887. doi: 10.2471/BLT.07.041566

Rose revisited: A "middle road" prevention strategy to reduce noncommunicable chronic disease risk

2007

Conference Publication

A preliminary study of the effects of Chinese medical exercise on indicators of metabolic syndrome and diabetes control in adults with elevated blood glucose level

Liu, X., Brown, W.J. and Miller, Y. (2007). A preliminary study of the effects of Chinese medical exercise on indicators of metabolic syndrome and diabetes control in adults with elevated blood glucose level. Australasian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Annual Conference (AACMAC 2007), Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 18-20 May, 2007.

A preliminary study of the effects of Chinese medical exercise on indicators of metabolic syndrome and diabetes control in adults with elevated blood glucose level

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

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  • 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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