My Expertise
Expertise: As a health services researcher and implementation scientist, I explore how to effectively translate evidence-based guidelines into routine care to improve healthcare delivery. My work involves collaborating with academic, health, and non-profit organisations across NSW, Australia, and internationally.
Approach: My approach uses implementation science and mixed-methods research to understand the factors affecting the integration of evidence-based interventions into routine healthcare, bridging the gap between research and practice.
My current projects in implementation science involve MRFF-funded grant projects in pharmacogenomics (PGx), polygenic risk scores (PGS), and equitable access to genomic diagnosis for priority populations. My earlier work included a TRGS-funded grant project implementing a primary-tertiary shared care model for familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH), an exemplary tier-1 hereditary condition.
Impact: My research has helped improve the diagnosis of familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) by building capacity in primary care through the implementation of a primary-tertiary shared care model.
My goal is to increase awareness and understanding of implementation science to help ensure research findings translate into tangible improvements in healthcare. I am passionate about implementation science research and training, helping healthcare professionals effectively translate evidence-based guidelines into practice to improve healthcare delivery and health outcomes.
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Fields of Research (FoR)
Implementation science and evaluation, Health systems, Health promotionBiography
I am a Senior Research Associate with Implementation to Impact (i2i) at USNW. As a health services researcher and implementation scientist, I explore how to effectively translate evidence-based guidelines into routine care to improve healthcare delivery.
With a PhD in Human Movement (awarded 2018) and a Masters of Sports Nutrition by Research (2014), my research background is broad, spanning health services, population health, disease...view more
I am a Senior Research Associate with Implementation to Impact (i2i) at USNW. As a health services researcher and implementation scientist, I explore how to effectively translate evidence-based guidelines into routine care to improve healthcare delivery.
With a PhD in Human Movement (awarded 2018) and a Masters of Sports Nutrition by Research (2014), my research background is broad, spanning health services, population health, disease prevention, nutrition, and physical activity. Prior to my postgraduate studies, I worked as a Registered Dietitian in Canada for 14 years across various areas, including public health, sports nutrition, telehealth, and chronic disease management.
Using implementation science methods and tools, my research aims to build capacity among healthcare professionals—including GPs, allied health, and nursing staff—within various care settings.
My Qualifications
PhD in Human Movement (Graduated 2018, University of Sunshine Coast). Thesis: The relationships between lifetime physical activity and diet on telomere length in current ultra-endurance exercisers. Master of Sports Nutrition by Research (2014). Thesis: Nutrition knowledge, food choice motives and eating behaviours of triathletes. BScDietetics (1st Class Honours) (1995).
My Engagement
Affiliate with the University in the Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine & Health.
Editorial board member for Implementation Science Communications
My Teaching
I have been presenter and facilitator for the 2-day Sydney Health Partners Implementation Science Master Class (2024 and 2025) and co-developed and delivered an Implementation Science Workshop to the Agency for Clinical Innovation (2023).
I also taught undergraduate, university-level courses in nutrition and dietetics, food science, sports nutrition and exercise physiology for 5 years at the Universtiy of the Sunshine Coast. As a teacher I received highly scored and positive student evaluation and teaching scores (SETAC), including 4.2/5 for overall satisfaction of teaching in sports nutrition.