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Kathryn Williams is a Senior Lecturer in Medicine at the University of Sydney and Clinical Lead for the Nepean Family Metabolic Health Service within the Nepean-Blue Mountains Local Health District. She is a specialist in endocrinology at Nepean Hospital and a member of the Charles Perkins Centre, focusing on obesity and diabetes research.
- Bachelor of Medical Science (University of Sydney)
- MBBS (Hons 1) (University of New South Wales, 2001)
- PhD (University of Sydney, 2016)
- Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP)
Her research spans obesity medicine, diabetes, and integrated person-centred care. She investigates metabolic health, autism spectrum disorder, and health disparities in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations. Recent studies include clinical trials for atrial fibrillation screening, qualitative analyses of weight stigma in dental care, and pilot programs for early autism surveillance in general practices.
Key trends in her work include collaborations across medicine, dentistry, and child health, with a focus on clinical trials, systematic reviews, and mixed-methods studies. Her 2025 publications examine stroke prevention via atrial fibrillation screening and dental team perspectives on obesity stigma.
Advising and Grants: Supervises Sally Badorek in research on bariatric surgery pathways. Her work involves partnerships with institutions like the University of Melbourne and Monash University, funded through clinical trials and health equity initiatives.
