Michelle Minehan

Michelle Minehan is a Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Canberra. Her academic work focuses on nutrition during pregnancy, women's health, gut microbiota interactions, and the impact of dietary patterns on physical health outcomes.

• Current research trends emphasize pregnancy-related nutritional screening, female athlete symptom management, and vegetarian diet impacts.
• Active collaborations span topics including chronic disease prevention, indigenous Australian nutrition, and sustainable food systems.

Her recent projects include "Strength becomes her" (empowering women through strength training) and "Reducing food waste in the ACT". While no formal awards are listed, her work has garnered significant Plum Print metrics, including 13 readers for her 2024 gut microbiota study.