Yasmine Probst

Yasmine Probst is a Professor and Associate Head of School at the School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences, University of Wollongong. She holds dual Masters degrees in Dietetics and Health Informatics and is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian (Dietitians Australia) and Fellow of the Australasian Institute for Digital Health. Her roles include Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Faculty of Science, Medicine, and Health. She leads the Eatright MS team and manages a Senior Research Fellowship supported by Multiple Sclerosis Australia.

• PhD from University of Wollongong
• Masters in Dietetics and Health Informatics

Research Focus

Her research integrates nutrition informatics, food composition databases, and lifestyle management for chronic conditions, particularly multiple sclerosis (MS). Key areas include developing evidence-based dietary guidelines for MS patients, leveraging digital tools like AI and AR for nutrition practice, and promoting Indigenous health through culturally responsive programs. She has supervised over 100 students across all levels.

Awards & Recognition

• Food Composition Award (FAO, 2015)
• Fellow of Australasian Institute for Digital Health
• Multiple Sclerosis Australia Senior Research Fellowship

Grants & Funding

Current grants include projects on interdisciplinary lifestyle management for MS (2024-2026), culturally inclusive afterschool programs for Aboriginal children, and financial well-being initiatives in higher education.

Teaching & Leadership

Prior teaching included coordinating nutrition research subjects for health sciences students. She advocates for equity and inclusion in academic and clinical environments, emphasizing lived experience perspectives in MS research.