Tania Markovic

Clinical Associate Professor Tania Markovic is affiliated with the Central Clinical School at the Charles Perkins Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney. She serves as Director of the Metabolism & Obesity Service at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Camperdown. Her academic credentials include MBBS(Hons), PhD, and FRACP.

Dr. Markovic's research primarily focuses on obesity management, diabetes treatment, metabolic health, and Prader-Willi syndrome. Her work spans clinical trials, epidemiological studies, and development of treatment algorithms for obesity and related metabolic conditions. She has made significant contributions to understanding weight loss interventions, gestational diabetes management, and complications associated with Prader-Willi syndrome.

Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward clinical implementation research, with emphasis on practical obesity management tools for primary care settings, innovative pharmacological approaches for obesity treatment, and specialized care for genetic conditions like Prader-Willi syndrome. Her research frequently employs international multicenter cohort studies and randomized controlled trials to establish evidence-based approaches.

Dr. Markovic has been principal or co-investigator on numerous research grants from 2007-2020, including projects funded by the Medical Research Future Fund, NHMRC, and industry partners like Novo Nordisk and Pfizer. Her grant portfolio reflects her expertise in obesity, diabetes, and metabolic health research, with particular focus on weight loss interventions, preconception health, and Prader-Willi syndrome.

She leads research initiatives including the TEMPO Diet Trial (comparing fast versus slow weight loss approaches) and the PRESTO trial (focusing on progressive resistance training for young people with Prader-Willi syndrome). Her work bridges clinical practice and research, aiming to translate findings into practical tools for healthcare providers managing obesity and metabolic conditions.