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Steph Cowan is an early career researcher and an Accredited Practising Dietitian whose research focuses on improving lifestyle behaviours in high-risk female populations, particularly those affected by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), infertility, and menopause. Her work aims to combat misinformation and optimise health professional education, while co-designing practical digital tools for lifestyle management in women's health. She graduated with a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) and completed her Doctor of Philosophy at Monash University in 2022, where her doctoral research explored the use of anti-inflammatory diets to improve cardiometabolic outcomes in post-menopausal women. In her role as a Research Fellow at the Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation (MCHRI), she continues to provide dietetic care as a clinical dietitian, specialising in gastrointestinal and women's health within the private sector. Cowan is passionate about translating research into accessible and practical tools that empower women to make informed health decisions, aligning her expertise with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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