I joined the University in 2002 after completing my PhD in nutritional biochemistry in Melbourne. After a 2 year break away, I returned as a NHMRC Industry Research Fellow. I am currently a Health Researcher, Senior Lecturer and teach third year courses Capstone in Nutrition and Food Sciences (FOSC 3016, OSP3 & SP5) and Community Nutrition Promotion (FOSC 3019) and the health promotion component of Introduction to Nutrition & Food Science 2 (BIOL 1055).
My research explores the health benefits of dietary patterns, particularly the Mediterranean diet on the risk of cardiovascular disease and dementia using randomised controlled trials. This research has been funded by the NHMRC, ARC,... Read more
About me
I joined the University in 2002 after completing my PhD in nutritional biochemistry in Melbourne. After a 2 year break away, I returned as a NHMRC Industry Research Fellow. I am currently a Health Researcher, Senior Lecturer and teach third year courses Capstone in Nutrition and Food Sciences (FOSC 3016, OSP3 & SP5) and Community Nutrition Promotion (FOSC 3019) and the health promotion component of Introduction to Nutrition & Food Science 2 (BIOL 1055).
My research explores the health benefits of dietary patterns, particularly the Mediterranean diet on the risk of cardiovascular disease and dementia using randomised controlled trials. This research has been funded by the NHMRC, ARC, industry and CRC programs. I am trained in motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural therapy, for behaviour change.
I am an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and a Sports Dietitian with experience in private practice.
About me
About me
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 12/02/2020 |
Medlipal Study , https://www.linkedin.com/posts/outthought_virtual-health-coach-outthought-x-unisa-activity-6640423811646922752-OSnm/ |
About me
Doctor of Philosophy Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) Deakin University
Bachelor of Applied Science Deakin University
Research
Excludes commercial-in-confidence projects.
Adequate intake of dairy within a Mediterranean diet, Dairy Australia, 01/07/2015 - 01/02/2019
Effect of the Mediterranean diet with fresh lean Australian pork on blood pressure, cardiovascular risk factors and cognition, mood and psyhological wellbeing in high risk individual, Pork CRC Ltd, 04/06/2016 - 30/06/2018
Comparison of a low carb/high pork protein diet and high carb/low prok protein diet, Pork CRC Ltd, 01/03/2013 - 30/06/2018
Can a mediterranean dietary pattern improve cognitive health and psychological wellbeing?, NHMRC - Project Grant, 01/01/2013 - 30/06/2016
Effect of long term consumption of Australian pork for weight loss & weight maintenance on cardiometabolic health, Pork CRC Ltd, 01/05/2012 - 31/03/2016
Volunteers' attitudes towards consumption of fresh Australian Pork, Pork CRC Ltd, 01/07/2012 - 28/06/2013
Pork Beef Chicken Study, Pork CRC Ltd, 17/05/2010 - 20/12/2012
Dairy as a source of omega-3 fats for food supplements., NHMRC - Industry Research Fellowship, 01/01/2006 - 30/09/2012
Research
Research since 2008 is shown below. To see earlier years visit ORCID, ResearcherID or Scopus
Open access indicates that an output is open access.
| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2019 |
2
2
1
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| 2018 |
11
6
66
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| 2018 |
7
4
190
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| 2017 |
Open access
41
30
52
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| 2015 |
Open access
182
134
88
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| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2017 |
6
1
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| 2009 |
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| Year | Output |
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| 2020 |
Open access
3
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| 2019 |
7
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| 2019 |
2
2
1
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| 2019 |
Open access
4
1
74
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| 2019 |
1
15
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| 2018 |
11
6
66
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| 2018 |
9
3
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| 2018 |
7
4
190
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| 2018 |
6
10
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| 2018 |
7
3
5
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| 2018 |
Open access
2
2
2
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| 2017 |
Open access
11
8
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| 2017 |
Open access
9
10
2
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| 2017 |
Open access
41
30
52
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| 2017 |
Open access
12
10
11
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| 2017 |
Open access
6
6
2
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| 2016 |
43
33
17
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| 2016 |
Open access
11
11
1
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| 2016 |
Open access
36
22
3
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| 2016 |
Open access
19
19
11
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| 2015 |
Open access
182
134
88
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| 2015 |
Open access
10
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| 2015 |
Open access
2
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| 2015 |
Open access
32
26
5
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| 2015 |
Open access
9
10
2
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| 2014 |
Open access
13
24
3
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| 2014 |
Open access
14
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| 2014 |
Open access
6
9
26
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| 2013 |
91
68
39
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| 2013 |
38
31
1
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| 2013 |
Open access
17
20
60
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| 2012 |
Open access
39
39
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| 2012 |
Open access
43
49
1
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| 2012 |
Open access
15
22
1
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| 2012 |
17
18
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| 2012 |
Open access
16
21
19
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| 2011 |
Open access
11
10
13
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| 2011 |
Open access
6
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| 2010 |
68
62
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| 2010 |
Open access
46
40
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| 2010 |
44
37
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| 2009 |
40
47
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| 2008 |
Open access
14
18
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| 2008 |
5
4
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Research
External engagement & recognition
| Organisation | Country |
|---|---|
| Canberra Hospital | AUSTRALIA |
| CSIRO Australia (Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organisation) | AUSTRALIA |
| Edith Cowan University | AUSTRALIA |
| Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer | AUSTRALIA |
| Flinders University | AUSTRALIA |
| Unilever Netherlands | NETHERLANDS |
| Universidad de Navarra | SPAIN |
| Universidad de Zaragoza | SPAIN |
| University of Adelaide | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Bari | ITALY |
| University of Canberra | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Leeds | UNITED KINGDOM |
| University of Maine | UNITED STATES |
| University of Melbourne | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Navarra | SPAIN |
| University of Newcastle | AUSTRALIA |
| University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Western Australia | AUSTRALIA |
External engagement & recognition
| Engagement/recognition | Year |
|---|---|
Honorary TreasurerNutrition Society of Australia |
2017 |
MemberInternational Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL) |
2017 |
MemberDietitians Association of Australia |
2017 |
MemberProspect Physiotherapy and Health Plus Clinic |
2017 |
PresidentAustralasian Section American Oil Chemists Society (AAOCS) |
2017 |
Visiting Research FellowSchool of Molecular and Biomedical Science, University of Adelaide |
2017 |
I have supervised a number of first class honours students, clinical psychology master’s students and higher degree PhD students who have received commendations for their work and research awards including a University of South Australia Vice President and Chancellors award, Maurice de Rohan Fellowships and Runner-up in the 3-Minute Thesis Competition (2017). Many of my students have gone on to develop their own successful careers in the food industry, health industry, academia, research and dietitians.
Areas for supervision include nutrition, dietary patterns, mediterranean diet, omega-3, antioxidants, cardiometabolic health and cognition.
Teaching & student supervision
Teaching & student supervision
Supervisions from 2010 shown
| Thesis title | Student status |
|---|---|
| Mediterranean Diet and physical activity-mediated changes in the gut microbiome, inflammation, and cognitive decline in older Australians | Current |
| Urinary iodine concentration in a group of vegan women of childbearing age in South Australia. Depending on results, would vegans benefit from increasing the current plant milk fortification limit | Current |
| An exploration of popular weight loss diets and healthy eating principles through the development and piloting of a novel ranking system | Completed |
| Dairy food consumption, cognitive function and cardiometabolic health | Completed |
| Investigating the effects of an Australianised Mediterranean diet on cognitive function among healthy older adults: a six-month randomised dietary intervention trial | Completed |
| Investigating the Mediterranean diet for non-Mediterranean populations: cardiovascular health and cognitive function | Completed |
| The effect of an Australianised traditional Mediterranean diet on cardiovascular health in a population of elderly Australian men and women | Completed |
| The effects of low-fat diets, differing in protein and carbohydrate ratio, on glycaemic control, cardiometabolic health risk factors, food cravings, psychological wellbeing and cognitive function in adults with type 2 diabetes | Completed |
