Professor Dr. Charlene Elliott

Biography

Charlene Elliott is a Professor at the University of Calgary specializing in Child Health and Wellness. She is a researcher affiliated with the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute and a member of the Libin Cardiovascular Institute. Elliott has an extensive background in communication studies, holding a BA and an MA from the University of Calgary and a PhD from Carleton University. Her research interests encompass Food Marketing and Policy, Children's Health, and various aspects of communication, particularly related to taste practices and sensory communication. Over her career, she has participated in multiple strategic initiatives at the university level and has received numerous accolades including the CIHR Canada Research Chair from 2011 to 2022 and induction into the College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists in 2016. Elliott's work also includes significant contributions to academic literature, evidenced by her notable paper on the influence of milk packaging on children's health perceptions which won a prize in 2019. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her research contributions with various faculty awards.

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