APD, Senior Research Fellow at Deakin University’s Food & Mood Centre, Director of the Food & Mood Academy
Specialty: Family Medicine
Dr Tetyana Rocks is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Senior Research Fellow at Deakin University’s Food & Mood Centre, and Director of the Food & Mood Academy. Her research focuses on nutritional psychiatry, dietary interventions in mental health, the microbiota–gut–brain axis, and translation of evidence into clinical practice. She has authored an extensive body of peer-reviewed research and leads evidence-informed professional education for health practitioners. An internationally recognised speaker and educator, Tetyana received the 2024 Dietitians Australia Outstanding Contribution to the Profession Award. Ukrainian-born, she brings a strong cross-cultural perspective and commitment to making nutrition and mental health evidence relevant and accessible across diverse communities.