Anthony Villani

Dr. Anthony Villani is a Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics and Honours Coordinator at the School of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast. He holds a PhD and Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) from Flinders University. An Accredited Practising Dietitian, Villani specializes in Mediterranean diet interventions and musculoskeletal health in aging populations.

His research program investigates:

• Nutritional strategies for sarcopenia/frailty prevention
• Mediterranean diet implementation across health conditions
• Body composition assessment methodologies
• Dietary interventions for metabolic disorders

Villani leads multiple clinical trials funded by the National Health Medical Research Council, including studies on PCOS and IVF outcomes. Recent publications demonstrate his work's focus on dietary patterns influencing physical function in diabetes and aging.

Honors include Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and elected leadership roles in professional societies. Villani mentors honours and postgraduate students in nutritional sciences, fostering research excellence through his supervision program.