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Professor Amanda Salis (nee Sainsbury) leads a research team at the University of Western Australia’s School of Human Sciences focused on helping individuals achieve and maintain optimal body weight and composition. Her research encompasses hypothalamic control of appetite, eating behavior, and energy expenditure, particularly in the context of obesity and eating disorders. Salis's work includes randomized controlled trials examining the long-term effects of different weight loss methods, specifically intermittent versus continuous energy restriction. She holds a Bachelor of Science with Class Honours from the University of Western Australia and a PhD from the University of Geneva, and has previously been associated with several leading institutions such as the University of Sydney and the Garvan Institute of Medical Research. Salis is actively involved in translational research and has authored books on adult weight management that are available internationally. Her research is supported by grants from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of Australia.
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Leading research on optimal body weight and composition.
University of Sydney • Sydney, NSW, Australia
Conducted research on obesity and eating disorders.
Garvan Institute of Medical Research • Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia
Focused on neuroscience related to obesity and metabolism.
Université de Genève • Geneva, GE, Switzerland
Conducted research in medical genetics.
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