Alexandra Jones

Associate Professor Alexandra Jones is a public health lawyer and researcher at The George Institute for Global Health, focusing on regulatory strategies to promote healthier and more sustainable diets. Her work integrates law and science to provide evidence for policymakers, with collaborations spanning UN agencies, national/state governments, and public health organizations.

• Education: PhD in Medicine and Health (University of Sydney), LLM in Global Health Law (Georgetown Law), BA/LLB (University of Sydney).

Research interests center on food regulation, including labeling, composition, pricing, and marketing policies. She explores the commercial determinants of health and contributes to global food governance frameworks.

• Scientific awards:
  • NSW Young Tall Poppy Award (2024)
  • Finalist, Emerging Health Researcher of the Year (2020)
  • John Chalmers Award for Doctoral Research (2019)

Grants: Currently supported by an NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellowship for regulatory strategies in food policy, with additional funding from the NIH and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for international nutrition labeling and sodium reduction initiatives.

Email: ajones@georgeinstitute.org.au