Australia's top health researchers

Jo-Salmon

A passion for improving the health of Australian children has seen Deakin University's Professor Jo Salmon named as one of Australia's top health researchers.

Professor Salmon received Achievement Award by NHMRC in recognition of research into developing & assessing effective ways of encouraging children to spend more time being active.

Making Australians aware of the importance of physical activity & reducing their sitting time throughout the day is a challenge that motivates Professor Salmon's research.

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