Dr. Jacqui Webster

Biography

Jacqui is committed to reducing the burden of chronic diseases globally through more effective implementation of food policy interventions. She coordinates program research advocacy to reduce cardiovascular diseases at the George Institute. As the Director of the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Population Salt Reduction since 2013, Jacqui's remit supports countries in achieving global targets to reduce salt intake by 30% by 2025. Her primary research interests focus on improving the effectiveness of diet-related interventions, implementation science, public health advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and evaluating salt reduction interventions. With extensive experience implementing salt reduction strategies across the UK, Pacific Islands, Mongolia, Vietnam, and Australia, she has contributed to saving thousands of lives globally. Jacqui's current work includes strengthening monitoring of food policy interventions and improving food and water security for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia. She is also supported by the Heart Foundation and has received funding from various organizations, including the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization. Jacqui was awarded her PhD from Sydney Medical School at the University of Sydney in 2011 and currently supervises four UNSW PhD students while regularly delivering lectures on food policy advocacy and research impact.

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