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
Search Professor Katherine Cullerton’s works on UQ eSpace
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
Power imbalances in commissioned global public health research
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Waller
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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
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
Barriers and enablers of family farmers' contribution to Australian population nutrition
Principal Advisor
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
Contact Associate Professor Katherine Cullerton directly for media enquiries about:
- advocacy
- conflict of interest
- health policy
- influence of food industry
- nutrition policy
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