Jennie Brand-Miller

Professor Jennie Brand-Miller is a leading authority in human nutrition whose work has fundamentally altered our understanding of carbohydrates and their impact on health. Her research centers on the glycemic index of foods and its role in the prevention and management of chronic conditions like diabetes. She also explores evolutionary nutrition and the traditional diets of Indigenous Australians, a path that led to her discovery and popularization of the glycemic index concept. Her approach blends scientific rigor with a profound interest in how diet influences human health across diverse cultures and historical contexts.