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Lauren Ball

@proflaurenball

Professor of Community Health & Wellbeing @UQMedicine @UQHealth, Director @UQCCHW, @NHMRC Investigator. Championing knowledge leadership for a better world.

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Is scurvy making a comeback? Drs in developed countries have recently reported treating cases of scurvy, a disease often considered a historical ailment. #UQ's Lauren Ball unpacks what scurvy is & it's evidence of re-emergence via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand theconversation.com/scurvy-is-larg…

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SO EXCITED that our Springfield team is expanding its work into veterans health, by welcoming A/Prof Nick Gilson and his Active Choices program. Congrats Nick and all involved! loom.ly/3tYqy_o UQ News

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Check out these two positions at Health and Wellbeing Queensland - they look like wonderful opportunities for passionate, dedicated talented people! Health and Wellbeing Queensland Robyn Littlewood smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-HWQ60…

Check out these two positions at Health and Wellbeing Queensland - they look like wonderful opportunities for passionate, dedicated talented people! <a href="/hw_queensland/">Health and Wellbeing Queensland</a> <a href="/RobynLittlewoo1/">Robyn Littlewood</a> smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-HWQ60…
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Congratulations, Megan Lee, on your persistence and perseverance in getting this research into the world! There's so much we are still yet to understand about the impact of different dietary behaviours on contemporary health issues. authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S01… Food Mood Doctor

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This is the first attempt we've made examining nutrition education within dentistry. Congratulations to PhD Candidate, Minako Kataoka, for a fabulous contribution of knowledge & reiterating the importance of nutrition education across health professions. loom.ly/_d38X1s

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It's getting hot. Can we trust our thirst as a sign of our hydration? (Spoiler: not quite). Another fabulous experience writing for The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand, this time with the rapidly emerging PhD candidate superstar Kiara Too. check it out! loom.ly/igmHErI

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Passionate about community involvement in research? Check out this new Senior Research Fellow position as part of UQ's cLinical TRials cApability (ULTRA) team - a Level C position who will join this gangbuster team shaping contemporary clinical trials! loom.ly/IT3yJIQ

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Does research activity happen in cycles? Check out my latest article as I've been reflecting about the natural systems that exist within research and universities. Let me know where you think your team is at.linkedin.com/pulse/does-res… UQ Centre for Community Health & Wellbeing

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Health and Wellbeing Qld are hiring again! Check out this Principal Project Officer role. It's also a great time to join the team as they head into a new chapter of maturity and development, working across the state with diverse populations smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-HWQ60…

Health and Wellbeing Qld are hiring again! Check out this Principal Project Officer role. It's also a great time to join the team as they head into a new chapter of maturity and development, working across the state with diverse populations smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-HWQ60…
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Have your say on the Australian Health Star rating via #FSANZ. What a great opportunity to make a difference! consultations.foodstandards.gov.au/fsanz/call-for…

Have your say on the Australian Health Star rating via #FSANZ. What a great opportunity to make a difference! consultations.foodstandards.gov.au/fsanz/call-for…
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Under the the new Australian Aged Care Act, it is now a requirement for all residential aged care providers to have their menus and mealtime experiences reviewed by an accredited practising #dietitian, minimum once a year. What a victory for the #nutrition rights of #olderpeople!

Under the the new Australian Aged Care Act, it is now a requirement for all residential aged care providers to have their menus and mealtime experiences reviewed by an accredited practising #dietitian, minimum once a year. What a victory for the #nutrition rights of #olderpeople!
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From 2-6 December 2024, the #Nutrition and Food Safety Department of the World Health Organization (#WHO), is hosting a series of virtual Health Talks on Food Systems under the theme "#Food for Health". Check it out! loom.ly/Byvw-4Q

From 2-6 December 2024, the #Nutrition and Food Safety Department of the World Health Organization (#WHO), is hosting a series of virtual Health Talks on Food Systems under the theme "#Food for Health". Check it out! loom.ly/Byvw-4Q
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I'm delighted to have been re-elected to the board of Dietitians Australia for a second term! Given the ongoing growth in our membership, advocacy voice and innovation in practice, I'm excited for what lays ahead for our Board, the DA team and our profession!🍎

I'm delighted to have been re-elected to the board of <a href="/dietitiansaus/">Dietitians Australia</a> for a second term! Given the ongoing growth in our membership, advocacy voice and innovation in practice, I'm excited for what lays ahead for our Board, the DA team and our profession!🍎
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I'm super proud and excited to be recognised with this award at UQ News today! Beyond supervising #PhD candidates, helping other #researchers develop their mentoring and reflect on their supervision skills is exceptionally rewarding.

I'm super proud and excited to be recognised with this award at <a href="/UQ_News/">UQ News</a> today! Beyond supervising #PhD candidates, helping other #researchers develop their mentoring and reflect on their supervision skills is exceptionally rewarding.
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I've loved being a Mentee within the @aahms! Their Life as a Clinician-Scientist offering been instrumental in confirming my identity as a researcher grounded in clinical contexts. Check out this group! mailchi.mp/aahms/life-as-…

I've loved being a Mentee within the @aahms! Their Life as a Clinician-Scientist offering  been instrumental in confirming my identity as a researcher grounded in clinical contexts. Check out this group! mailchi.mp/aahms/life-as-…
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Fantastic to see this investment in diabetes research. I particularly can't wait to read more about the Diabetes Community Priority Grants. Well done Diabetes Australia ! loom.ly/2g8PJ5c

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Summer is well and truly here and things are heating up 🥵☀️ So how much water should we be drinking when its hot outside? #UQ's Lauren Ball discusses via ABC News abc.net.au/news/health/20…

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There is often confusion between the concepts of implementation science and real-world scale-up of interventions! This article compares the two concepts in a clear way 👇 loom.ly/UHIvHDI

There is often confusion between the concepts of implementation science and real-world scale-up of interventions! This article compares the two concepts in a clear way 👇
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