Dr. Sharayah Carter

Dr Sharayah Carter is an Early Career Researcher and Lecturer in Human Biosciences (Nutrition and Dietetics) at RMIT, with over a decade of clinical practice experience as an Accredited Practising Dietitian.

Having completed her PhD in 2019 at the University of South Australia, Sharayah's research focused on comparing the effects of intermittent versus continuous energy restriction in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. This groundbreaking work, conducted in collaboration with Royal Adelaide Hospital Endocrinologists, included a proof-of-concept trial incorporating innovative flash glucose monitoring technology. Notably, she developed the first medication protocol for the safe implementation of intermittent fasting in people with Type 2 Diabetes, leading to numerous speaking engagements in hospitals and medical facilities across Australia.

Currently, Sharayah's post-doctoral research centres on chronic disease prevention, particularly in cardiometabolic conditions, with interests spanning appetite control, behavioural lifestyle modifications, personalised nutrition, plant proteins, and food equality and sustainability. She has spearheaded several large-scale human-based dietary interventions, collaborating with the food industry and overseeing two US-funded clinical trials (>$1.4 million). Sharayah is passionate about bridging the gap between research and public understanding and actively participates in media outreach across various platforms.

Within the School of Human Biosciences, Sharayah contributes to teaching and research, serving as the course coordinator for "Communication for Professional Practice" and "Nutrition and Determinants of Health" in 2024. Currently mentoring two HDR students, Sharayah is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of researchers in the nutrition field.

Professional Associations

• Dietitians Australia (Accredited Practise Dietitian)
• Nutrition Society of Australia

Tertiary Qualifications

• PhD (Nutrition and Dietetics), University of South Australia (2016-2019)
• Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics, Flinders University (2004-2007)

Additional Qualifications

• IV Cannulation & Phlebotomy 
• Radiation License (Qualified DXA Operator)
• Pilates Instructor Certification