Rachelle Pretorius

Dr. Rachelle Pretorius serves as a Lecturer and Research Fellow at Murdoch University's School of Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences, where she coordinates the Human Nutritional Physiology unit. She also holds an Honorary Research Fellow position at the Telethonkids Institute.

Her professional affiliations include:

• Co-Secretary of Nutrition Society Australia
• Member of Public Health Association Australia
• Member of Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST)
• Special Interest Group Nutrition Education Team (SIGNET) within Nutrition Society Australia

Her research investigates how maternal dietary intake during pregnancy influences child metabolic health, immune function, and brain development. Utilizing clinical trials, epidemiology, and big data analysis, she focuses on translating scientific findings into community health strategies for improving generational wellbeing.

Dr. Pretorius emphasizes multidisciplinary education approaches and consumer engagement to promote evidence-based healthy living practices across all age groups through nutritional science applications.