Dr. Carla Lopes

Biography

Carla Lopes is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Macquarie University, engaged in a national Hort Innovation project that aims to enhance public understanding of the nutritional role of fresh produce and bioactives through co-design, communication, and knowledge translation. She holds a PhD in Public Health from Macquarie University, where her doctoral research focused on Indigenous Food Systems and the contribution of Australian native foods to sustainable and resilient food futures. Her master's research centered on pesticide residues in food, forming the foundation of her broader interest in food systems, nutrition, and public health. Carla's research interests include Sustainable Food Systems, Sustainable Healthy Diets, Bioactives, Indigenous Food Systems, Australian Native Plant-Based Foods, Nutrition Education, Science Communication, Food Security, and Primary Health Care. Additionally, she has extensive experience in teaching and supervising students in various health-related courses and programs in Brazil, with roles in health planning, evaluation, and nutritional assessment.

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