Amanda Rao

Dr. Amanda Rao serves as an Adjunct Associate Lecturer and Fellow at the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland, where she conducts clinical research at the intersection of nutrition science and pharmacology. Her work focuses on evidence-based evaluation of nutraceuticals and herbal interventions for chronic health conditions.

Her primary research domains include:

• Nutrition Science and Clinical Nutrition
• Pharmacology of Natural Supplements
• Gut Microbiome and Metabolic Health
• Inflammation Research and Immunomodulation
• Dermatology and Skin Health
• Endocrinology and Glucose Regulation
• Urology and Prostate Health

Analysis of her publication record (2013-2024) reveals a consistent methodology centered on randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials. Her research demonstrates particular expertise in palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) applications across allergic rhinitis, eczema, and neuropathic pain, alongside investigations into vitamin D formulations, curcumin for joint pain, and fenugreek for glucose regulation. This body of work highlights her commitment to rigorous clinical validation of complementary medicine approaches within evidence-based frameworks.

Dr. Rao maintains active research collaborations with investigators including David Briskey, Romeo Batacan, and Elizabeth Steels, reflecting her integration within a network focused on translational nutrition science. Her email contact is amanda.rao@uq.edu.au.