Researcher

Fields of Research (FoR)

Nutrition and dietetics, Health policy, Infant and child health

Biography

Emalie is a Senior Lecturer and Accredited Practising Dietitian with the Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Innovation Team. 

Her research interests include designing, implementing and evaluating food environment, nutrition and health policies and programs, and infant feeding practices for childhood obesity prevention.

Emalie is the course convenor for Health Communication (DIET2005). 


My Qualifications

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Emalie is a Senior Lecturer and Accredited Practising Dietitian with the Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Innovation Team. 

Her research interests include designing, implementing and evaluating food environment, nutrition and health policies and programs, and infant feeding practices for childhood obesity prevention.

Emalie is the course convenor for Health Communication (DIET2005). 


My Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine, The George Institute, UNSW)

Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (USYD)

Bachelor of Science (Physiology, USYD)


My Awards

2024: Dean’s Award for Outstanding PhD Thesis, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW

2024: Joan Woodhill Prize for Excellence in Research - Doctorate Prize, Dietitians Australia


My Research Activities

Emalie’s recent postdoctoral work has focussed on implementation science and research translation across the research areas of early childhood obesity prevention policies in primary health care, food security in a remote Aboriginal community, and scaling up the use of potassium-enriched salts.

Previously, she completed her PhD at The George Institute for Global Health, where she studied the design, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition policies and advocacy strategies to create healthier food environments around the world. Her PhD has impacted 2 global guidance documents by the World Health Organization, influenced 2 Australian policy changes and contributed to the design of 2 implementation toolkits.


My Teaching

DIET2001 Nutrition for Health Professionals 1

DIET2005 Health Communication

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Location

Health Translation Hub

Contact

+61 2 9348 2655