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Who Are We?
The GI Group at the University of Sydney Human Nutrition Unit consists of research scientists and dietitians working with Prof Jennie Brand-Miller, an internationally recognised authority on carbohydrates and health.
Members of the group are involved in a variety of research and consultancy programs. These include: the management of blood glucose; the importance of carbohydrate in the diet; the links between the glycemic index and weight loss, the glycemic index of foods and its practical applications; and managing the GI testing program and maintaining the GI database.
The Group
Prof Jennie Brand-Miller, PhD
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Professor of Human Nutrition, University of Sydney. |
Fiona Atkinson
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Research Manager, Sydney University Glycemic Index Research Service (SUGiRS). |
Alan Barclay, BSc, Grad Dip Dietetics
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Accredited Practising Dietitian and Research and Development Manager Diabetes Australia-NSW; currently researching his PhD in the area of glycemic index and risk of chronic disease in older Australians. |
Assoc Prof Gareth Denyer, PhD
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Researching the effects of diet (especially low- and high-GI) on insulin sensitivity, fuel selection and gene expression. Produces Gene Chip microarray analysis solutions and supervises the data-management for SUGIRS helping implement continual improvements to testing methodology. Built the GI database search engine. |
Scott Dickinson, PhD
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Web design and management of GI News and Glycemicindex.com. Scott was recently awarded his PhD in the area of glycemic index, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular disease risk. |
Kaye Foster-Powell, BSc (Hons), Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
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Senior Dietitian, Wentworth Area Diabetes Service. |
Joanna McMillan-Price, PhD
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Nutrition Scientist and Certified Fitness Leader. Joanna was recently awarded her PhD in the area of weight loss and glycemic load, and has taken up a research post with the GI group. |
Kate Marsh, BSc (Hons), Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
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Accredited Practising Dietitian and Diabetes Educator in private practice; currently researching her PhD in the area of a low GI diet in the management of insulin resistance in women with PCOS. |
Philippa Sandall
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GI News Editor. Philippa is a writer and editor who specialises in food, health and nutrition. |