Anne-Therese McMahon

Dr. Anne-Therese McMahon is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Wollongong's School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences, where she has served as Head of Students MIHS since 2020. Her research focuses on food behavior, health outcomes, and sustainable practices to enhance nutrition security. She employs qualitative methodologies to explore patient and practitioner perspectives, particularly in public health and nutrition contexts.

Dr. McMahon holds an Accredited Practising Dietitian certification with over 25 years of experience and has contributed to initiatives like the ARC Key Centre for Smart Foods and the National Centre of Excellence in Functional Foods. She leads educational programs including the Masters of Nutrition Management and Bachelor of Nutrition Science courses.

Her funding includes grants from ARC, industry, and internal sources, totaling over $100K, addressing topics like food packaging impacts, cardiovascular risk reduction in Indigenous populations, and storytelling for blood pressure management. She actively supervises PhD and Masters students in areas such as sustainable food systems and brain health in multiple sclerosis.

Key research themes include food labeling policies, patient-centered care in alcohol withdrawal, and multidisciplinary approaches to chronic disease management. Her work emphasizes equitable, culturally rich, and sustainable community health practices.