Dr Jo Zhou
Project Manager
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Organisation unit

College of Health School of Medicine

Location

Adelaide University, Norwich, Level 3
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Other role

Affiliate Senior Lecturer

Organisation unit

College of Science School of Agriculture, Food and Wine

Location

Adelaide University

About me

Dr Zhou is a nutrition and public health researcher, Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), and Diabetes Educator with over 20 years of experience in clinical research, public health, project leadership, and translation of evidence into practice and policy. She has extensive experience leading multicentre clinical trials, and translational research. Her research has focused on nutrition and lifestyle interventions across the life course to prevent chronic disease, with particular expertise in maternal and child health, diabetes prevention, and population health. 

In her current role within the School of Medicine, Dr Zhou contributes to the development, coordination, and delivery of research programs focused on Type 1 diabetes prevention and management. Her expertise spans project management, stakeholder engagement, research governance, grant development, and translation of research findings into health services and policy.

Prior to her current appointment, Dr Zhou held academic leadership roles including Discipline Lead and Program Director for Food and Nutrition, Honours Coordinator, and Postgraduate Coordinator. She taught undergraduate and postgraduate nutrition courses, supervised higher degree research students, and contributed extensively to curriculum development and quality assurance. Her academic contributions continue to inform her collaborative and evidence-based approach to research leadership and project delivery.

Bachelor's Degree Program
  • Nutrition I: taught & coordinated (2013 - 2023)
  • Nutrition II: taught (2013 - 2023)
  • Nutrition III: taught (2015 - 2022) & coordinated (2018 - 2022)
  • Public Health Nutrition: taught (2022 - 2023)
  • Food Quality and Regulation II: taught (2023 - 2024)
  • Nutrition and Food Science Internship: Coordinated (2023 - 2024)
Master's Degree Program
  • Foundations in Food & Nutrition: taught & coordinated (2023 -2024)
  • Nutrition and Health Across Life-Stages: taught (2023)
  • Applications of Plant Biotechnology in Health and Nutrition: taught (2013 - 2016)

  • Dietitian Australia: Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)  
  • Australian Diabetes Educators Association: Diabetes Educator
Last updated on 13/07/2026 by Jo Zhou