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Biography
Kate is an epidemiologist and chronic disease prevention expert and the Australian leading expert on obesity and breast screening. Kate has extensive experience in population health and chronic disease research including development, evaluation and translation of interventions and exploration of barriers to healthcare, particularly among individuals living with obesity to reduce their chronic disease risk. Kate is a passionate advocate for the health of high risk, marginalised populations through the optimisation of healthcare access among these individuals. Kate coordinates and teaches into several epidemiology, population health and evidence-based medicine units in the MD degree as well Master of Epidemiology and Chairs the School of Medicine AI Working Group.
Kate is the current President of the NSW Branch, Public Health Association of Australia and Australian & New Zealand Obesity Society Council Member.
Research interests
Cancer Screening, Obesity, Chronic Disease
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Qualifications
Graduate Certificate of Health Economics, Deakin University
Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Sydney
Master of Public Health, The University of Sydney
External positions
Conjoint Associate Professor, Charles Sturt University
1 Aug 2020 → …
Research keywords
- Epidemiology
- Cancer
- obesity
- Qualitative research methods
- marginalised communities
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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ASO Author Reflections: The Right Care, for the Right Patient, at the Right Time: Development of the PREdiCT Screening Tool for Prehabilitation in Cancer Surgery
Global (P)rehabilitation Initiative Collaborative Group, 2026, (E-pub ahead of print (In Press)) In: Annals of Surgical Oncology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Class 3 obesity in a multidisciplinary weight management program: the effect of psychological trauma on 12-month outcomes
Chimoriya, R., Wu, C., McBride, K., Grudzinskas, K., Kormas, N., Hay, P. & Piya, M. K., 1 Jan 2026, In: Obesity Research and Clinical Practice. 20, 1, p. 68-75 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Continuity of care after bariatric surgery in Australia: Perspectives of general practitioners and patients
Badorrek, S., Franklin, J., Devadas, M., Conway, L., Smith, K., Russell, R., Saluja, S., McBride, K. & Williams, K., 2026, (E-pub ahead of print (In Press)) In: Obesity Research and Clinical Practice.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Correlation of BMI With Potential Barriers to Mammographic Screening: Body Image, Pain, and Perceived Risk of Breast Cancer–A Cross-Sectional Study
Dzidzornu, E., McCarthy, N. S., McBride, K., Stewart, E., Wilkes, J., White, A., Hickey, M., Lee, E. & Stone, J., 2026, (E-pub ahead of print (In Press)) In: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Expert Consensus on Self-Reported Physical, Nutritional, and Psychological Screening Tools for Prehabilitation in Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery: An International Delphi Study
Global (P)rehabilitation Initiative Collaborative Group, 2026, (E-pub ahead of print (In Press)) In: Annals of Surgical Oncology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus)
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A whole of systems approach to e-cigarette use, and vaping behaviours in young people in Liverpool and Fairfield LGAs
Page, A. (PI), McBride, K. (Investigator) & McClure, R. (Investigator)
South Western Sydney Local Health District
1/10/24 → 1/04/28
Project: Research
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Embed prevention across the South West Sydney health system, exploring opportunities and piloting approaches
McBride, K. (PI), Page, A. (Investigator) & McClure, R. (Investigator)
South Western Sydney Local Health District
1/07/24 → 30/03/28
Project: Research
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BreastScreenPlus: A novel intervention targeting obesity-related barriers to mammographic screening [Via UWA]
McBride, K. (PI) & Hogan, S. (Investigator)
National Health and Medical Research Council
20/03/23 → 31/01/27
Project: Research
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Tharawal Holistic Indigenist Metabolic Clinic: A replicability and adaptability study to improve metabolic health in Aboriginal clients of an Aboriginal Medical Service [via South Western Sydney Local Health District]
Piya, M. (PI), McBride, K. (Investigator), Tannous, K. (Investigator), Agho, K. (Investigator) & Simmons, D. (Investigator)
1/07/22 → 1/08/26
Project: Research
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The Pasifika Preventing Diabetes Programme-[PPDP]
Simmons, D. (PI), MacMillan, F. (Investigator), Naumovski, V. (Investigator), Tannous, K. (Investigator), McBride, K. (Investigator), Fleming, C. (Investigator), Cheung, W. (Investigator), Williams, M. (Investigator), Hibbert, E. (Investigator), Jalaludin, B. (Investigator), Gamble, G. (Investigator), Maberly, G. (Investigator), Alofivae-Doorbinnia, O. (Investigator), Corbett, S. (Investigator), Sargeant, A. (Investigator), Depczynski, B. (Investigator), Hotu, C. (Investigator), Fizzell, J. (Investigator), Dixon, J. (Investigator) & Bolton, P. (Investigator)
Diabetes NSW, NSW Department of Health, National Health and Medical Research Council, South Western Sydney Local Health District, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, Sanofi-aventis Australia Pty Ltd, WentWest Limited, Western Sydney Local Health District, Wentworth Healthcare Limited, NSW Health Pathology, Maridulu Budyari Gumal, South Western Sydney Primary Health Network Ltd, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Central and Eastern Primary Health Network, Novo Nordisk Foundation
1/07/19 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
Datasets
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Barriers and enablers of weight management after breast cancer: a thematic analysis of free text survey responses using the COM-B model
Ee, C., MacMillan, F., Boyages, J. & McBride, K., figshare, 2022
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.6158115, https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/Barriers_and_enablers_of_weight_management_after_breast_cancer_a_thematic_analysis_of_free_text_survey_responses_using_the_COM-B_model/6158115
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School of Medicine (Organisational unit)
McBride, K. (Chair)
1 Nov 2023 → …Activity: Membership › Committee
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Public Health Association of Australia (External organisation)
McBride, K. (Chair)
1 Dec 2022 → …Activity: Membership › Association
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School of Medicine (Organisational unit)
McBride, K. (Chair)
22 Sept 2021 → 1 Nov 2023Activity: Membership › Committee
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Australasian Epidemiological Association (External organisation)
McBride, K. (Coordinator)
19 Jul 2021 → 1 Dec 2022Activity: Membership › Association
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South Western Sydney Primary Health Network Community Advisory Committee (External organisation)
McBride, K. (Chair)
3 Feb 2019 → 1 Dec 2023Activity: Membership › Committee
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Prizes
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Public Health Association of Australia Capacity Building Award
McBride, K. (Recipient), 30 Oct 2020
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