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Carla Lopes is a Research Fellow and Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Health Sciences at Macquarie University. She holds Academic Casual positions in the School of Communication, Society and Culture and the School of Natural Sciences. Her research focuses on sustainable food systems, Indigenous food systems, and public health. She has conducted studies on pesticide residues in food and has collaborated with Aboriginal communities to design sustainable food initiatives.
Education:
- Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Health Sciences, Macquarie University (ongoing)
- Master's in Public Health, Analysis of the PARA Program in Food Safety (2016–2018), Brazil
- Multiple Specializations in Functional Nutrition, Health Support, and Clinical Nutrition in Brazil (2005–2022)
Teaching & Leadership:
- Casual tutor in Global Nutrition and Health Promotion at Macquarie University
- Former Coordinator of Multiprofessional Residency Programs in Brazil (2015–2016)
- Research Professor in Community Health Agent Course (2017) and Substitute Professor in Nutrition Course (2019)
Research Contributions: Over 16 research outputs since 2016, focusing on food systems, nutrition education, and health equity. Notable projects include co-design studies with Aboriginal communities and analysis of post-pandemic food insecurity.
Professional Experience: Worked as a Nutritionist in Curitiba, Brazil (2010–2022), overseeing health programs and policy implementation.
