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 Co-Program Director for the Master 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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Public health 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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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
- Associate Professor Katherine Cullerton is:
- Available for supervision
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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
Meat industry¿s influence on public health research and its dissemination
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Adam Hannah
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Doctor Philosophy
The Commercial Determinants of Health: University-Industry Collaboration: Perspectives from the Arab world
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Commercial determinants of the arms Industry and implications for global public health
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Stacey Pizzino
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the ways that governments might influence the public health research they commission
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Waller
Completed supervision
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2026
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
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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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