Penelope Anne Matkin-Hussey
Doctor Of Philosophy Candidate (submission June 2025)
Auckland
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2004
2004
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Research Fellow
Department of Human Nutrition, University of Otago
01.2024 - Current
Guest lecturer/tutor
Department of Human Nutrition, University of Otago
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nutritionist
Private Practice
01.2021 - Current
Corporate Health and Wellbeing Consultant
Healthy Business
01.2020 - 12.2023
Clinical Sports Massage Therapist
Private Practice
01.2012 - 09.2023
UCI WorldTour Road Race Event Director
Cycling Australia and Visit Victoria
09.2014 - 04.2020
Nike Account Director
Limelight Sports
08.2012 - 09.2015
London 2012 Olympics Senior Project Manager
Limelight Sports
02.2009 - 10.2012
School Sports Educator
Youth Sport Trust
01.2004 - 02.2009
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Department of Human Nutrition
University of Otago
01.2022 - Current
Postgraduate Diploma - Health Sciences
University of Otago
BTEC LEVEL 5 - Clinical Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy
London School of Sports Massage
Bachelor of Science - Sports Science
Kingston University
06-2000
Skills
Technical report writing
Scientific writing
Research design
Qualitative research
Research Speciality
- PhD study one, What are the barriers and facilitators to implementing a nutritional intervention to increase energy intake in a diagnosed population of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) patients? A pilot study.
- PhD study two, Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) as a novel tool for REDs.
- PhD study three, Experience and acceptability of using CGM during the recovery of REDs.
Professional Distinctions
- Maurice and Phyllis Paykel Trust grant, CGM as a novel tool for REDs recovery, 01/24-present
- Mary Mckillop Award, Australia Institute Of Sport Women In Sport Congress, 01/24
- University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship, 01/22-present
- Fanny Evans Postgraduate Scholarship for Women, 01/22-01/23
- Otago Medical Research Foundation Inc. Laurenson Award, CGM as a novel tool for REDs, 01/22-present
- Registered Nutritionist, Nutrition Society of New Zealand, 01/21-present
Publications
Black K E, Erickson S, Matkin-Hussey P and Baker D, Accuracy of resting metabolic rate (rmr) prediction equations for international female rugby 7s players., In review, 2025, Matkin-Hussey P, Baker D, Ogilvie M, Beable S, and Black K, The barriers and facilitators of improving energy availability amongst females clinically diagnosed with Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs)., The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 65, 3, 383–393, 2025, Black K E and Matkin-Hussey P, The Impact of Protein in Post-Menopausal Women on Muscle Mass and Strength: A Narrative Review., Physiologia, 4, 3, 266-285, 2024, Matkin-Hussey P, Baker D, Ogilvie M, Beable S, and Black K, RED-S: a review of the screening, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery., Journal of Strength and Conditioning, 46, 3, 344-359, 2024, European College Of Sport Science (ECSS) Annual Conference, 07/01-07/04/25, Rimini, Italy, Poster presentation, CGM – a novel tool for behaviour change in REDs?, Newsroom online publication, 01/10/25, Under-fuel for the gym and you could do yourself serious damage., https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/01/10/under-fuel-for-the-gym-and-you-could-do-yourself-serious-damage/, SEPNZ And Sports Medicine New Zealand Annual Conference, 11/22-11/23/24, Hamilton, New Zealand, Oral presentation, Improving energy availability amongst females diagnosed with REDs., Sport and Exercise Sciences New Zealand Annual Conference, 11/20-11/22/24, Dunedin, New Zealand, Conference workshop, Continuous glucose monitoring in sport., Sport and Exercise Sciences New Zealand Annual Conference, 11/20-11/22/24, Dunedin, New Zealand, Oral presentation, CGM - a novel tool in REDs., Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAD) Annual Conference, 08/22-08/25/24, Auckland, New Zealand, Oral presentation, Navigating the intersection between eating disorders and REDs., Australia Institute Of Sport Women In Sport Congress (WISC2024), 03/06-03/09/24, Sydney, Australia, Oral presentation, Recovery from REDs., The Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (ACSEP) Annual Scientific Conference, 11/09-11/12/23, Wellington, New Zealand, Oral presentation, REDs: a review of the screening, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery., The Otago Chronicles; University of Otago Podcast, 05/01/23, Discussion on REDs and research area.
Research
4
Timeline
Assistant Research Fellow
Department of Human Nutrition, University of Otago
01.2024 - Current
Guest lecturer/tutor
Department of Human Nutrition, University of Otago
01.2022 - Current
Doctor of Philosophy - Department of Human Nutrition
University of Otago
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nutritionist
Private Practice
01.2021 - Current
Corporate Health and Wellbeing Consultant
Healthy Business
01.2020 - 12.2023
UCI WorldTour Road Race Event Director
Cycling Australia and Visit Victoria
09.2014 - 04.2020
Nike Account Director
Limelight Sports
08.2012 - 09.2015
Clinical Sports Massage Therapist
Private Practice
01.2012 - 09.2023
London 2012 Olympics Senior Project Manager
Limelight Sports
02.2009 - 10.2012
School Sports Educator
Youth Sport Trust
01.2004 - 02.2009
Postgraduate Diploma - Health Sciences
University of Otago
BTEC LEVEL 5 - Clinical Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy
London School of Sports Massage
Bachelor of Science - Sports Science
Kingston University
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