Dorit Samocha Bonet

Associate Professor Dorit Samocha Bonet is a dietitian and clinical researcher at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, with a conjoint appointment at the School of Clinical Medicine, St Vincent's Clinical Campus, Faculty of Medicine & Health. Her career bridges clinical practice in metabolic syndrome management with academic research in insulin resistance, diabetes, and obesity.

• BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics (Hebrew University, 1992)
• MSc in Clinical Biochemistry (Tel Aviv University, 1996)
• PhD in Physiology & Pharmacology (Tel Aviv University, 2006)

She leads the Clinical Insulin Resistance group at Garvan and contributes to public health through roles like Secretary of the Australian New Zealand Obesity Society. Her work focuses on diabetes, endocrinology, insulin sensitivity, and nutrition, particularly in overweight populations. Recent awards highlight her educational impact, including UNSW Innovation Awards for curriculum design in nutrition and dietetics.

• 2022 – UNSW Education Innovation Award
• 2021 – UNSW Head of School Award
• 2018 – Garvan Institute Early-Career Contribution Award
• 2016 – Diabetes Australia Top-Ranked Grant
• 2011 – Skip Martin Early Career Fellowship

She will convene the new course 'Nutrients & Metabolism' (DIET3002) from 2025 and consults for Wellana Health, which provides dietitian-prescribed chef-developed dishes.