diff --git a/src/backend/controllers/fullReview.js b/src/backend/controllers/fullReview.js
index 2bafa2c4..9fe5d99a 100644
--- a/src/backend/controllers/fullReview.js
+++ b/src/backend/controllers/fullReview.js
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ export default function controller(
             ? ctx.query.include_images.split(',')
             : undefined,
         ),
-        populate: ['authors', 'comments', 'drafts', 'preprint', 'statements'],
+        populate: ['authors', 'author.identity', 'comments', 'drafts', 'preprint', 'statements'],
         orderBy: { updatedAt: order },
         limit: ctx.query.limit,
         offset: ctx.query.offset,