Natalie is an adjunct senior research fellow at UniSA and a freelance science writer. She has a PhD in nutrition and mental health, an Honours degree in Psychology, a Master of Dietetics, and a Graduate Certificate in Science Writing with Johns Hopkins University. For more than 10 years her research investigated emotional intelligence, effects of omega-3s and other nutrients on mental health across the lifespan, parental influences on young children's diets, and the physical and mental health benefits of a whole food Mediterranean-style diet. Now she writes about human, animal and planetary health, fascinating science and inspiring people.
Experience
2017–present
Science Writer, Freelance
2018–present
Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, University of South Australia
2013–2018
Senior Research Fellow, University of South Australia
2016–2017
Accredited Practising Dietitian, Centre for Health and Wellbeing
2006–2013
Research Fellow, University of South Australia
Education
2019
Johns Hopkins University, Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Science Writing
2017
Science in the Media (non-award course), Australian National University
2015
University of South Australia, Master of Dietetics
2006
University of South Australia, CSIRO Human Nutrition, PhD
2002
University of South Australia, Bachelor of Psychology (with first class Honours)