Olivia Wills
Senior Research Associate · University-wide researcher directory · University of New South Wales
Quick answer: Olivia Wills is Senior Research Associate at University of New South Wales. Olivia Wills shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-17.
⭐ Dr Wills welcomes supervision of Honours, Masters, and Higher Degree Research (HDR) students across the following areas: Primary Areas - Lifestyle and behaviour change interventions in multiple sclerosis; Brain health frameworks and outcomes in neurological conditions; Nutrition and dietetics in neurology and disability; Translation research and implementation science in healthcare; Consumer-engag
Research interests
Dr Olivia Wills is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Senior Research Associate at the University of New South Wales, with additional appointments at the University of Wollongong. Her research focuses on modifiable lifestyle behaviours and brain health in multiple sclerosis, using mixed methods to translate research evidence into practical, person-centred care. She completed her PhD in 2024 on advancing lifestyle-related brain health-focused care for MS. Dr Wills has led multiple peer-reviewed publications and contributes to national and international MS guideline development, policy initiatives, and clinical education. She is an active member of several MS-focused research and professional working groups and regularly engages clinicians, people with lived experience, and the wider community through education and advocacy.
Clinical nutrition, Nutrition and dietetics, Neurology and neuromuscular diseases, Metabolic medicine; lifestyle-related brain health and translation research in multiple sclerosis; modifiable health behaviours including nutrition; qualitative, mixed-methods, and evidence-synthesis approaches; consumer-engaged research; implementation of lifestyle evidence into practice; brain health-focused care frameworks in neurological conditions
Frequently asked questions
Is Olivia Wills hiring PhD students at University of New South Wales?
Yes. As of 2026-09-17, Olivia Wills's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Dr Wills welcomes supervision of Honours, Masters, and Higher Degree Research (HDR) students across the following areas: Primary Areas - Lifestyle and behaviour change interventions in multiple sclero.
What does Olivia Wills research?
Dr Olivia Wills is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Senior Research Associate at the University of New South Wales, with additional appointments at the University of Wollongong. Her research focuses on modifiable lifestyle behaviours and brain health in multiple sclerosis, using mixed methods
Data last updated: 2026-09-17 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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