Jane Varney

Jane Varney is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Gastroenterology at Monash University's School of Translational Medicine. Her research focuses on dietary interventions for gastrointestinal disorders, particularly the application of the FODMAP diet in managing symptoms related to conditions like endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). She has contributed to studies on carbohydrate metabolism, prediabetes, and menopausal symptom management through phytoestrogens. Varney has led or co-investigated projects such as 'Creating an evidence base for clinical care: A randomized controlled study examining the efficacy of the low FODMAP diet for the relief of gastrointestinal symptoms in endometriosis' (2020–2020) and 'CoDeEndo: Co-Designing, Evaluating, and Implementing Supportive Care for Endometriosis' (2023–2028). Her work bridges clinical practice and research, emphasizing translational nutrition science.

Key collaborations include projects with researchers like Jane Muir and Peter Gibson, focusing on FODMAP food composition and dietary strategies for gastrointestinal health. Varney's recent publications explore FODMAP adaptation, insulin sensitivity in prediabetes, and pediatric dietary applications. She maintains active involvement in peer-reviewed journals and contributes to public health discourse through platforms like The Conversation.