Work with thought leaders and academic experts in nutrition dietetics

Companies can greatly benefit from working with experts in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics. These professionals can provide valuable insights and guidance to improve product development, create evidence-based marketing campaigns, conduct research studies, develop customized nutrition plans, and offer expert advice on regulatory compliance. By collaborating with Nutrition and Dietetics experts, companies can enhance the quality and effectiveness of their products and services, gain a competitive edge in the market, and build a strong reputation for promoting health and wellness.

Experts on NotedSource with backgrounds in nutrition dietetics include Dushani L. Palliyaguru, Ph.D., Luke Connelly, Giuliana Noratto, Kelly Cosgrove, Radha Kushwaha, Raymond Weil, Joel Prowting, Daniel Sibley, Andrew Mikhail, Brad Currier, andrea bazzani, Mehrdad Sheikhvatan, and Nicolas Collao.

Luke Connelly

Professor of Health Economics, The University of Queensland, CBEH
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Health economics
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About
Luke Connelly is Professor of Health Economics at the Centre for the Business and Economics of Health. He also holds a Professorial appointment (part-time) at The University of Bologna, to which he was appointed in 2017 via the Italian “Direct Call” ([link](https://www.unibo.it/sitoweb/luke.connelly/en)) process. In 2019 he was appointed as Honorary Professor at The University of Sydney. His main interests are in health economics and insurance economics and the effects of institutions (including legal constructs) on incentives and behaviour. He has also worked in other fields of applied microeconomics, including education economics and transport economics. His publications include papers in *Review of Income and Wealth*, *Health Economics*, *Journal of Health Economics*, *Journal of Risk and Insurance*, *Geneva Papers on Risk and Insurance*, *Accident Analysis and Prevention*, *Journal of Law and Medicine*, *Journal of Clinical Epidemiology*, *European Journal of Health Economics*, *International Journal of Health Economics and Finance*, *Social Science and Medicine*, *Economic Papers*, *Economic Analysis and Policy*, *Journal of Transport Economics and Policy*, *Labour Economics*, *Economics and Human Biology* as well as in a range of clinical journals, including *Lancet*. Luke has served on a number of public committees including the Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC), which advises the Australian Minister for Health on the safety, efficacy, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of new and extant listings on Australia's Medicare Benefits Schedule. He has extensive service on other public committees and taskforces as well as extensive teaching and consulting engagements with industry. Over his career he has been a chief investigator on research grants and contracts totalling more than $67m. He is a member of the Editorial Boards of European Journal of Health Economics and the International Journal on Environmental Research and Public Health. He is a member of the International Health Economics Association's Arrow Awards Committee, which awards an annual prize in honour of Nobel Laureate Kenneth Arrow for the best paper in the field. He is currently Guest Editor (with Christophe Courbage) on a Special Issue of the Geneva Papers on Risk and Insurance on Insurance and Emerging Health Risks. His current research interests include health service innovations to improve the health of people with chronic kidney disease(CKD). Ongoing interests include the economics of disability and insurance, compensable injury compensation schemes, and the determinants of health. Luke enjoys and has considerable experience teaching economics and health economics at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. In 2014 he was awarded the School of Economics Distinguished Teaching Award for his teaching on UQ's Master of Health Economics Program. In July 2016 and July 2019 he also taught summer schools in Health Economics and the Economics of Insurance at The University of Lucerne, Switzerland. Over the past 10 years he has been a chief investigator on grants totalling more than $70m.

Example nutrition dietetics projects

How can companies collaborate more effectively with researchers, experts, and thought leaders to make progress on nutrition dietetics?

Product Development and Reformulation

A food manufacturing company can collaborate with a Nutrition and Dietetics expert to develop new products or reformulate existing ones to meet specific nutritional requirements. The expert can provide guidance on ingredient selection, portion sizes, and nutrient content to create healthier and more appealing food options.

Evidence-Based Marketing Campaigns

A nutrition supplement company can work with a Nutrition and Dietetics researcher to develop evidence-based marketing campaigns. The researcher can conduct studies to validate the effectiveness of the product and provide scientific evidence to support marketing claims, increasing consumer trust and credibility.

Research Studies and Clinical Trials

Pharmaceutical companies can collaborate with Nutrition and Dietetics researchers to conduct research studies and clinical trials. These studies can evaluate the impact of specific nutrients or dietary interventions on health outcomes, providing valuable insights for the development of new drugs or nutritional therapies.

Customized Nutrition Plans

Fitness and wellness companies can partner with Nutrition and Dietetics experts to develop customized nutrition plans for their clients. These plans can be tailored to individual needs, taking into account factors such as age, gender, activity level, and specific health conditions, to optimize performance and promote overall well-being.

Regulatory Compliance and Labeling

Food and beverage companies can seek the expertise of Nutrition and Dietetics professionals to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and labeling requirements. These experts can provide guidance on accurate nutrient analysis, ingredient labeling, and health claims, helping companies avoid legal issues and maintain consumer trust.