Linda Gallo

Dr. Linda Gallo is a Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Science at the University of the Sunshine Coast's School of Health, specializing in cardiometabolic disease, nutrition, and pregnancy outcomes. Her research examines diabetes complications, maternal-fetal health, and metabolic impacts of infections. Previously, she held positions as UQ Amplify Lecturer at The University of Queensland and NHMRC/Heart Foundation Fellow at Mater Research.

Education includes:

• Ph.D. from University of Melbourne
• GradCertResComm from University of Melbourne
• GradCertNut from Deakin University
• BSc(Hons) from University of Melbourne

Her research integrates diabetes pathophysiology, prenatal programming, and lifestyle factors. Current projects investigate diet during pregnancy, COVID-19 impacts on preterm birth, metabolic influences on immune responses, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. She maintains collaborations on maternal microbiome, prenatal exposures, and diabetes-infection interactions.

Awards include competitive fellowships from NHMRC, Heart Foundation, and UQ. She teaches human physiology, cell biology, and biochemistry courses, and mentors students in biomedical sciences.