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Lisa Moran is a Professor (Research) at the Monash Centre for Health Research & Implementation, part of the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University. She is also an Affiliate staff member at the Robinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide. Her work centers on clinical and epidemiological nutrition, with a focus on women’s health across the reproductive lifespan.
- Professor (Research), Monash Centre for Health Research & Implementation, Monash University
- Affiliate Staff Member, Robinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide
- Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Research Dietitian
- Lead, Healthy Lifestyle Research Program
Her educational background includes a PhD, Graduate Diploma in Public Health, Bachelor of Science (Honours), and Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics. These qualifications underpin her expertise in evidence-based medicine, clinical trials, and public health nutrition.
Lisa Moran’s research is dedicated to optimizing weight management and nutritional status in women of reproductive age, particularly to mitigate obesity-related diseases. Her work addresses key life stages—preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum—with a strong emphasis on clinically translatable lifestyle interventions. Specific areas include polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), infertility, intervention mechanisms, and reducing attrition in clinical programs.
The recent articles reflect a consistent focus on women’s metabolic and reproductive health, leveraging clinical trials, systematic reviews, and qualitative studies. Themes include digital health implementation, risk prediction tools, energy balance in PCOS, and health equity in gestational diabetes care. Her work bridges public health and personalized medicine, particularly in the first 2000 days of life.
Her scientific contributions have been recognized with several prestigious awards:
- Australia and New Zealand Society for the Study of Obesity Young Investigator Award (2009)
- Most Outstanding PhD student, Robert Seamark Postgraduate Award (2006)
- Most Outstanding Early Career Researcher, University of Adelaide (2010)
- Endocrine Society of Australia Ken Wynne Post-Doctoral Research Award (2014)
- Mid-Career Award, Endocrine Society of Australia (2015)
Lisa Moran actively supervises PhD students and leads multiple national and international research projects funded by bodies such as the Department of Health and Aged Care. She collaborates with institutions including Monash Partners and the Australasian Menopause Society. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in health and well-being. She is also deeply involved in academic service, organizing major conferences such as the Androgen Excess & PCOS Society Annual Meeting and the International Congress of Obesity.
She leads the Healthy Lifestyle Research Program, which focuses on developing scalable, evidence-based interventions to improve maternal and child health outcomes. Her team integrates clinical research, epidemiology, and implementation science to ensure real-world impact.
