Professor Wood is Pro Vice Chancellor of the College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing at the University of Newcastle.

Prof Wood undertook her undergraduate science degree at University of Sydney, then following a 6 year term working in the food industry, she completed her PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry at the University of Newcastle. She undertook an NHMRC Postdoctoral Fellowship in respiratory research at HMRI, Newcastle.

In 2010, Prof Wood took up an academic position in biomedical sciences at the University of Newcastle. She was subsequently promoted to full professor and has held a variety of leadership roles at the University of Newcastle including Head of School of Biomedical Sciences, interim Pro Vice Chancellor Student Engagement, interim Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) and currently Pro Vice Chancellor College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing.  She has also held various leadership roles in professional organisations in nutrition and respiratory medicine. Of particular note, she served as President of the Nutrition Society of Australia from 2018-19 and Australian Nutrition Trust Director from 2012-21.  Prof Wood is a Fellow of the Nutrition Society of Australia, Fellow of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand and Fellow of the Royal Society of NSW

Service as a director

Appointed to HMRI Board February 2025