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Dr. Elena George is a Senior Lecturer at Deakin University's School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences and a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN). An Advanced Accredited Practicing Dietitian ranked in the top 0.6% of global researchers, she specializes in nutritional interventions for metabolic diseases. Her research focuses on dietary patterns (particularly Mediterranean diets), clinical trials, and lifestyle management strategies for conditions including fatty liver disease, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
Dr. George holds a PhD from La Trobe University, Master of Dietetics from Deakin University, and Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Learning & Teaching. She is fluent in Greek and leads research translating evidence into practical healthcare protocols accessible through non-specialist providers.
Her research program examines:
- Dietary pattern adaptations for multicultural cohorts
- Digital health interventions for chronic disease management
- Nutritional strategies for metabolic liver diseases
- Implementation science in allied health
Awards include:
- Cuthbertson Medal (Nutrition Society UK, 2024)
- ESPEN Early Career Faculty Fellow (2022)
- Dietitians Australia Young Achiever Award (2021)
Currently supervising 8 doctoral candidates including projects on:
- Digital health interventions for musculoskeletal health
- Diet quality in metabolic liver disease
- Nutritional strategies for older adults
As IPAN member, collaborates on multidisciplinary teams developing scalable lifestyle interventions. Advocates for workforce innovation enabling non-specialists to deliver evidence-based nutrition care.
