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Anna Peeters is Professor of Epidemiology and Equity in Public Health and Director of the Institute Health Transformation at Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia. She is a leading public health researcher with expertise in obesity prevention, nutrition policy, and health equity. Her work focuses on facilitating objective and equitable choices in public health through evidence-based policy and practice.
Dr. Peeters completed her PhD at the University of Melbourne in 1997 and has been a Professor at Deakin University since 2015. Her research interests span public health, epidemiology, obesity research, health equity, and nutrition policy. She has made significant contributions to understanding the global obesity epidemic, food policy interventions, and strategies for promoting healthier food environments.
Her recent research portfolio demonstrates a strong focus on systems approaches to obesity prevention, food policy implementation, health equity, and innovative interventions across multiple settings including schools, food retail environments, and healthcare systems. Her work increasingly incorporates digital health approaches and examines implementation challenges in real-world contexts, with particular attention to rural and regional populations.
Dr. Peeters has received prestigious recognition for her work, including the World Obesity Federation Andre Mayer Award and a Churchill Award in 2014. She served as Past President of the Australia New Zealand Obesity Society (2011-2014) and contributes to numerous national and international advisory boards and steering committees for government and non-government organizations.
Her leadership extends to major research collaborations and interventions aimed at transforming food systems and promoting healthier population-wide dietary patterns. She has been instrumental in developing evidence to support policy changes such as food reformulation targets and mandatory health star ratings.
