Christine Rodda

Christine Philippa Rodda (born 27 March 1955) is an Australian paediatric endocrinologist and academic. She is an Associate Professor of Paediatrics at the Melbourne Medical School – Western Campus, Sunshine Hospital. Rodda is known for her research on metabolic bone disease and vitamin D deficiency in children.

Early life and education Christine Rodda was born in Adelaide, South Australia. She completed her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at the University of Melbourne in 1978. She was instrumental in developing a new paediatric course for Doctor of Medicine (MD) students and establishing multidisciplinary clinics for young adults with diabetes and for paediatric and adolescent endocrinology.

Honors and awards In 2023, Rodda was awarded honorary life membership by the Australian and New Zealand Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes in recognition of her significant contributions to paediatric endocrinology.