Overview
Background
Katherine Cullerton is an Associate Professor in the School of Public Health. She joined the School in 2018 following postdoctoral research at the MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge, UK, where her work explored the question of whether, and under what circumstances, it is appropriate for nutrition researchers to engage with the food industry. Katherine’s current research focuses on understanding why evidence does not consistently inform public policy. In particular, she examines the strategies employed by the corporate sector to influence policy and investigates how public health advocates can more effectively shape policy outcomes in Australia, with a special emphasis on the roles of framing and public opinion.
A/Prof Cullerton is also the academic lead for external engagement for the School of Public Health.
Availability
- Associate Professor Katherine Cullerton is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, Queensland University of Technology
Research interests
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Nutrition policy
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Advocacy
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Conflicts of interest
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Commercial determinants of health
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Social network analysis
Works
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2020
Journal Article
The political construction of public health nutrition problems: a framing analysis of parliamentary debates on junk-food marketing to children in Australia
Russell, Cherie, Lawrence, Mark, Cullerton, Katherine and Baker, Phillip (2020). The political construction of public health nutrition problems: a framing analysis of parliamentary debates on junk-food marketing to children in Australia. Public Health Nutrition, 23 (11), 1-12. doi: 10.1017/s1368980019003628
2019
Journal Article
Building consensus on interactions between population health researchers and the food industry: two-stage, online, international Delphi study and stakeholder survey
Cullerton, Katherine, Adams, Jean, Francis, Oliver, Forouhi, Nita and White, Martin (2019). Building consensus on interactions between population health researchers and the food industry: two-stage, online, international Delphi study and stakeholder survey. PLoS one, 14 (8) e0221250, e0221250. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0221250
2019
Journal Article
Doctors Rule: An Analysis of Health Ministers’ Diaries in Australia
Cullerton, Katherine, White, Tom and Lee, Amanda (2019). Doctors Rule: An Analysis of Health Ministers’ Diaries in Australia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16 (13) 2440, 2440. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16132440
2019
Journal Article
Generating political commitment for ending malnutrition in all its forms: A system dynamics approach for strengthening nutrition actor networks
Baker, Phillip, Brown, Andrew D., Wingrove, Kate, Allender, Steve, Walls, Helen, Cullerton, Katherine, Lee, Amanda, Demaio, Alessandro and Lawrence, Mark (2019). Generating political commitment for ending malnutrition in all its forms: A system dynamics approach for strengthening nutrition actor networks. Obesity Reviews, 20 Suppl 2 (S2) obr.12871, 30-44. doi: 10.1111/obr.12871
2019
Journal Article
In reply to letter to the editor from V. Kraak and M. Mialon et al
Cullerton, Katherine, Adams, Jean, Francis, Oliver, Forouhi, Nita and White, Martin (2019). In reply to letter to the editor from V. Kraak and M. Mialon et al. Obesity Reviews, 20 (9) obr.12886, 1338-1339. doi: 10.1111/obr.12886
2019
Journal Article
What principles should guide interactions between population health researchers and the food industry?: systematic scoping review of peer‐reviewed and grey literature
Cullerton, Katherine, Adams, Jean, Forouhi, Nita, Francis, Oliver and White, Martin (2019). What principles should guide interactions between population health researchers and the food industry?: systematic scoping review of peer‐reviewed and grey literature. Obesity Reviews, 20 (8) obr.12851, 1073-1084. doi: 10.1111/obr.12851
2019
Journal Article
Time for complete transparency about conflicts of interest in public health nutrition research
Hennessy, Marita, Cullerton, Katherine, Baker, Phil, Brown, Amy, Crawley, Helen, Hayes, Catherine, Kearney, Patricia M., Kelly, Colette, McKee, Martin, Mialon, Melissa, Petticrew, Mark, Rundall, Patti, Trickey, Heather, White, Martin and Redsell, Sarah (2019). Time for complete transparency about conflicts of interest in public health nutrition research. HRB Open Research, 2, 1. doi: 10.12688/hrbopenres.12894.1
2018
Journal Article
Effective advocacy strategies for influencing government nutrition policy: a conceptual model
Cullerton, Katherine, Donnet, Timothy, Lee, Amanda and Gallegos, Danielle (2018). Effective advocacy strategies for influencing government nutrition policy: a conceptual model. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 15 (1) 83, 83. doi: 10.1186/s12966-018-0716-y
2017
Journal Article
Joining the dots: the role of brokers in nutrition policy in Australia
Cullerton, Katherine, Donnet, Timothy, Lee, Amanda and Gallegos, Danielle (2017). Joining the dots: the role of brokers in nutrition policy in Australia. BMC Public Health, 17 (1) 307, 307. doi: 10.1186/s12889-017-4217-8
2017
Other Outputs
An Exploration of the Factors Influencing Public Health Nutrition Policymaking in Australia
Cullerton, Katherine B. (2017). An Exploration of the Factors Influencing Public Health Nutrition Policymaking in Australia. PhD Thesis, School of Exercise and Nutrition Science, Queensland University of Technology. doi: 10.5204/thesis.eprints.109095
2016
Journal Article
Exploring power and influence in nutrition policy in Australia
Cullerton, K., Donnet, T., Lee, A. and Gallegos, D. (2016). Exploring power and influence in nutrition policy in Australia. Obesity Reviews, 17 (12), 1218-1225. doi: 10.1111/obr.12459
2016
Journal Article
Playing the policy game: a review of the barriers to and enablers of nutrition policy change
Cullerton, Katherine, Donnet, Timothy, Lee, Amanda and Gallegos, Danielle (2016). Playing the policy game: a review of the barriers to and enablers of nutrition policy change. Public Health Nutrition, 19 (14), 2643-2653. doi: 10.1017/S1368980016000677
2016
Journal Article
Using political science to progress public health nutrition: a systematic review
Cullerton, Katherine, Donnet, Timothy, Lee, Amanda and Gallegos, Danielle (2016). Using political science to progress public health nutrition: a systematic review. Public Health Nutrition, 19 (11), 2070-2078. doi: 10.1017/S1368980015002712
2016
Journal Article
Cancer screening education: can it change knowledge and attitudes among culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Queensland, Australia?
Cullerton, Katherine, Gallegos, Danielle, Ashley, Ella, Do, Hong, Voloschenko, Anna, Fleming, MaryLou, Ramsey, Rebecca and Gould, Trish (2016). Cancer screening education: can it change knowledge and attitudes among culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Queensland, Australia?. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 27 (2), 140-147. doi: 10.1071/HE15116
2016
Conference Publication
Analysing networks in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nutrition policy: two approaches
Browne, Jennifer, Cullerton, Katherine, Gallegos, Danielle, Lee, Amanda, Donnett, Timothy, De Leeuw, Evelyne, Hayes, Rick, Gleeson, Deborah and Adams, Karen (2016). Analysing networks in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nutrition policy: two approaches. Dietitians Association of Australia 33rd National Conference , Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 19 - 21 May 2016. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia.
2012
Other Outputs
A review of food literacy interventions targeting disadvantaged young people
Cullerton, Katherine, Vidgen, Helen, A. and Gallegos, Danielle (2012). A review of food literacy interventions targeting disadvantaged young people. Brisbane QLD Australia: QUT.
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Barriers and enablers of family farmers' contribution to Australian population nutrition
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Power imbalances in commissioned global public health research
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Waller
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Doctor Philosophy
Strategies of influence used by the meat industry to impact policy making decisions in Australia and the European Union
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Adam Hannah
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Doctor Philosophy
Commercial determinants of the arms Industry and implications for global public health
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
COVID-19 Impacts on Alternative and Local Food Systems: Unpacking the Potential for Sustainable Food Production and Consumption
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Kiah Smith
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the food choices of young adults in the United States of America: an interdisciplinary investigation through the lens of decision-making, rewards, and context
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sheleigh Lawler
Media
Enquiries
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- advocacy
- conflict of interest
- health policy
- influence of food industry
- nutrition policy
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