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Associate Professor Therese O’Sullivan is affiliated with Edith Cowan University (ECU), leading the School of Medical and Health Sciences. Her primary role is as an Associate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, focusing on research into dairy fat health benefits and breastfeeding support for new mothers. She holds academic qualifications including a PhD from Queensland University of Technology (2008).
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy, Queensland University of Technology (2008)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement Studies), Queensland University of Technology (2003)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition & Dietetics), Queensland University of Technology (2003)
Research Interests: Her work spans the Milky Way Study on dairy fat effects in children, child-centered healthcare principles, antenatal colostrum expression, gut health, plant-based diets, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. She advocates for respectful, child-centric research methodologies and has pioneered guidelines for pediatric clinical trials.
Grants & Projects:
- BoneBoost Gelato: $49,530 (2025–2026)
- Mindful mouthfuls: $28,050 (2023–2025)
- Happy Kids Through Connected Parenting: $118,558 (2023–2024)
Awards: Notable recognitions include the 2021 Nutrition Society of Australia Mid-Career Award, 2015 ECU Excellence in Research Award, and 2010 DAA Emerging Researcher Award.
Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary teams like the ECU Survey Research Centre and collaborations with Telethon Kids Institute. Her work integrates nutrition science with clinical practice and public health advocacy.
