Dr. Clare Collins, AO, PhD, FDA

Clare Collins, AO, PhD, FDA, is an accredited practising dietitian and nutrition researcher at University of Newcastle and the Hunter Medical Research Institute in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, known above all for personalised nutrition and dietetic research. The current appointment of Dr. Clare Collins is Laureate Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics and NHMRC Research Leadership Fellow.

Her principal interests are personalised and precision nutrition; diet quality measurement and eHealth assessment tools; and nutrition in heart disease and type 2 diabetes. She was appointed officer of the Order of Australia.

Dietitians and registered nutritionists are regulated professionals who translate nutrition research into practical eating advice, and the title is protected in many countries. Dr. Clare Collins works in this profession with a particular emphasis on personalised nutrition and dietetic research.

Quick Reference For Dr. Clare Collins

• Full Name And Credentials: Clare Collins, AO, PhD, FDA
• Profession: Accredited practising dietitian and nutrition researcher
• Field Of Focus: Personalised nutrition and dietetic research
• Current Position: Laureate Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics and NHMRC Research Leadership Fellow
• Institution: University of Newcastle and the Hunter Medical Research Institute
• Location: Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
• Sees Patients: No, this specialist works in research and education

How Dr. Clare Collins Trained

The qualifications below are drawn from the institutional, professional body and publisher sources listed at the end of this profile.

• Professional Qualification: Accredited Practising Dietitian, with early clinical research in cystic fibrosis nutrition
• Postgraduate: Postgraduate studies in clinical epidemiology, University of Newcastle
• Doctorate: PhD in nutrition and dietetics

Scientific And Clinical Interests Of Dr. Clare Collins

Published professional sources describe the work of Dr. Clare Collins as centred on:

• Personalised and precision nutrition
• Diet quality measurement and eHealth assessment tools
• Nutrition in heart disease and type 2 diabetes
• Nutrition across life stages, including pregnancy and childhood
• Affordable healthy eating and food insecurity

Institutional And Advisory Roles Of Dr. Clare Collins

• Laureate Professor, Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle
• Co-Director of the Food and Nutrition Research Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute
• National Health and Medical Research Council Research Leadership Fellow
• Inventor of personalised nutrition eHealth tools including the Australian Eating Survey and the Healthy Eating Quiz, used by hundreds of thousands of people
• Leads the No Money No Time website, which provides evidence based tools for affordable healthy eating
• Host of the Nutrition Science Bites podcast and a regular contributor to The Conversation, television and radio
• Has supervised more than 50 research higher degree candidates

Professional Recognition Of Dr. Clare Collins

• Appointed Officer of the Order of Australia in January 2023 for distinguished service to nutritional health and dietetic research, scientific organisations and science communication
• Life Member of Dietitians Australia, awarded 2023
• University of Newcastle Alumni Medal for Professional Excellence, the highest honour the university gives a graduate
• Elizabeth Blackburn Award for Leadership in Clinical Medicine and Science, National Health and Medical Research Council
• Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences, the Nutrition Society of Australia, Dietitians Australia and the Royal Society of New South Wales
• Research performance places her in the top one per cent of most cited scientists globally, with more than 600 journal articles and over 37 million dollars in research funding
• Only the second woman at the University of Newcastle to be awarded the title of Laureate Professor

Location And Affiliation Of Dr. Clare Collins

University of Newcastle and the Hunter Medical Research Institute

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. This is an academic and research base rather than a patient clinic. Enquiries about research, teaching or media are handled by the institution rather than by this directory.

Why Dietetic And Personalised Nutrition Research Matters For Everyday Eating

Dietetics is the regulated profession that translates nutrition science into practical eating plans for individuals and populations. Registered and accredited dietitians work in hospitals, clinics, community programmes and research, and their advice is held to professional standards and scope of practice rules. Public health dietetics applies the same evidence at population scale, through dietary guidelines, food labelling and programmes aimed at making healthier eating affordable and achievable.

Related Dietetic And Personalised Nutrition Research Specialists

If you are comparing specialists, these profiles cover closely related areas of nutrition:

• Dr. Rosemary Stanton, public health nutrition at School of Medical Sciences, UNSW Sydney
• Dr. Federica Amati, personalised and clinical nutrition at ZOE, Imperial College London and King’s College London
• Dr. Kevin Whelan, gastrointestinal dietetics at King’s College London
• Dr. Sarah Berry, personalised nutrition science at King’s College London and ZOE

Browse the full dietitian and nutritionist directory for more specialists.

Getting In Touch With Dr. Clare Collins

This specialist does not offer individual consultations. Dr. Clare Collins works in research, teaching and public health nutrition. Dr. Clare Collins is an Accredited Practising Dietitian whose current work is research leadership and science communication rather than individual consultations. Research, teaching and media enquiries go to University of Newcastle and the Hunter Medical Research Institute directly. For personal dietary advice, see a dietitian or nutritionist registered in your own country, or use the enquiry button on this page and we will point you towards a practising specialist in the directory.

Questions Readers Ask About Dr. Clare Collins

What are the qualifications of Dr. Clare Collins?

Clare Collins, AO, PhD, FDA. Accredited Practising Dietitian, with early clinical research in cystic fibrosis nutrition.

What position does Dr. Clare Collins hold?

Dr. Clare Collins is Laureate Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics and NHMRC Research Leadership Fellow, based at University of Newcastle and the Hunter Medical Research Institute.

What is Dietetic And Personalised Nutrition Research?

Dietetic And Personalised Nutrition Research is the area of nutrition science concerned with personalised nutrition and dietetic research. Specialists working in it, including Dr. Clare Collins, study how diet relates to health and translate those findings into guidance.

Has Dr. Clare Collins received professional recognition?

Yes. Appointed Officer of the Order of Australia in January 2023 for distinguished service to nutritional health and dietetic research, scientific organisations and science communication. Further awards and distinctions are listed above.

Does Dr. Clare Collins hold leadership roles in the field?

Yes. Laureate Professor, Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle. A fuller list of appointments appears above.

Can I rely on dietary advice published by Dr. Clare Collins?

Published work by Dr. Clare Collins is peer reviewed and sourced, and is a reasonable guide to the evidence. It is not personal medical advice. Anyone who is pregnant, taking medication for blood sugar or blood pressure, or living with kidney, liver or digestive disease should get individual advice before changing their diet.

Source References For Dr. Clare Collins

• Hunter Medical Research Institute researcher profile
• University of Newcastle Alumni Medal citation
• No Money No Time

Last Reviewed And Sourcing For Dr. Clare Collins

This profile was compiled from the public professional sources listed above, including university faculty pages, professional register and society records, journal author statements and publisher biographies. Qualifications, appointments and awards were checked against at least two independent sources where available. Last reviewed on 30 October 2026.

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