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Professor Marlena Kruger is a Professor in Nutritional Physiology at Massey University's School of Health Sciences within the College of Health, serving as Associate Dean for Higher Degree Research and Doctoral Mentor Supervisor. With over 160 peer-reviewed publications, she is a world-renowned expert in lipids and bone health research.
Her educational background includes a Master of Science from Potchefstroom University for CHE (1980) and a Doctor of Philosophy from the Medical University of Southern Africa (1987), followed by post-doctoral training at the Max Planck Institute in Heidelberg and the University of Texas at Austin.
Marlena's research focuses on food-based strategies for maintaining bone and joint health and mobility in ageing populations, specializing in dairy foods, bioactive compounds, and lipids. She employs integrated methodologies spanning in vitro screening, preclinical models, and human intervention studies to translate findings into practical dietary applications.
Her scientific accolades include:
- Massey University Individual Research Medal (2016)
- College of Health supervisor award for Defining Excellence in supervision (2021)
As an active doctoral supervisor and member of the Doctoral Research Committee, College of Health Executive, and College of Health Board, she mentors emerging researchers while leading international collaborations in food-for-health initiatives. Her work bridges laboratory discoveries with real-world nutritional interventions for healthy ageing.
