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Program Lead, Food Governance, George Institute for Global Health

Alexandra Jones is a public health lawyer and researcher leading a program of work on regulatory strategies to promote healthier, more sustainable diets. Her work uses an innovative mix of law and science to generate evidence that supports policymakers to design and implement policies with maximum public health impact. She works closely with UN agencies, national and state governments, public health and consumer organizations, and academic collaborators to translate evidence into effective action.

Ali’s current research interests include food labelling, composition, pricing and marketing policies. She also supports the Institute’s growing work on the commercial determinants of health. Her PhD explored Australia’s Health Star Rating system and similar front-of-pack nutrition labels used worldwide. Its impact can be seen in important reforms to the Health Star Rating system, and in the terms of international food standards being developed in this area.

Ali has previously worked on global tobacco control, and in health and human rights. She holds a PhD in Medicine and Health from the University of Sydney, a Master of Laws in Global Health Law from Georgetown Law (Washington, D.C.), and a Bachelor of Arts/Law from the University of Sydney. Ali is currently supported by an NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellowship.

Experience

  • 2015–present
    Senior Research Fellow (Food Policy and Law), The George Institute for Global Health

Education

  • 2019 
    University of Sydney, PhD (Medicine and Health)
  • 2011 
    Georgetown University Law Centre, Washington D.C., Master of Laws in Global Health Law

Grants and Contracts

  • 2021
    Regulatory Strategies to Promote Healthier Australian Diets
    Role:
    CIA
    Funding Source:
    NHMRC Investigator Grant