About Dr Emma

Dr Emma Beckett (PhD) is a university trained Food and Nutrition Scientist. She has a degree in Biomedical Science and post-graduate degrees in Epidemiology, Food Science, Human Nutrition, & Science Management.

She is a senior lecturer in Food Science & Human Nutrition at the University of Newcastle Australia and a senior scientist at Nutrition Research Australia. An academic all-rounder, her research outputs span immunology & microbiology, reproductive health, food choice behaviours, gene-nutrient interactions, and nutrient-environment interactions.

She is also an award winning science communicator who can regularly be found online, in print, giving talks, and on television & radio. She aims to share food and nutrition science in a way that helps empower people to make better food and nutrition choices. Knowledge is power in a world of misinformation at fad diets.

Referred to as the “Ms Frizzle of Food & Nutrition”, Emma uses her collection of food outfits to spark conversations, sharing fun facts and challenging stereotypes. Food isn’t just fuel, its part of our culture, social lives and should be a joy. The best nutrition choices are the ones that nourish you, bring you joy, and fit with your life - Emma wants to share these concepts to help spread the joy.