Publications
Explore Talia’s articles, resources, and contributions in pediatric nutrition, fussy eating, and neurodiversity-affirming care.
While these featured publications represent a body of scientific and medical research, my role at Balanced Nutrition is to translate this complex science into practical, family-friendly support. I specialize in turning clinical evidence into warm, heart-centered strategies to help fussy eaters and children with ASD, ADHD, ARFID and PFD navigate their unique journeys. My mission is to bridge the gap between high-level research and the simple, everyday nourishment your family needs to thrive.
Published Scientific Journal Articles
Organ Transplantation
Talia Novos: Detection of Ganciclovir-Resistant Cytomegalovirus in a Prospective Cohort of Kidney Transplant Recipients Receiving Subtherapeutic Valganciclovir Prophylaxis. Microbiology Spectrum. 10.1128/spectrum.02684-21 (2022).
Talia Novos: The importance of Stable Isotope Internal Standards for the LC-MS/MS Analysis of Immunosuppressant Drugs in Whole Blood; Clin Biochem Rev 2014; 35 (4):S51
Early Heart Attack Detection
Talia Novos: Diagnostic accuracy of High Sensitivity and Point of Care Troponin T Assays in an Emergency Setting. Clin Biochem Rev 2014; 35 (4):S29
Talia Novos: Lot-to-Lot Variation of High Sensitivity Troponin T and the Impact on Diagnostic Accuracy. Clin Biochem Rev 2014; 35 (4):S29
Drugs in the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Talia Novos: Analysis of 6-thioguanine (6-TG) and 6-methylmercaptopurine (6-MMP) in whole blood, using online solid phase extraction liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS). Clin Biochem Rev 2014; 35 (4):S50
Steroid Research
Talia Novos: Harmonisation of steroid analysis using liquid chromatography mass spectrometry in Australia. Pathology, 2018; 50: S93.
Tumour Markers
Talia Novos: Challenging the robustness of plasma metanephrine methods: are laboratories hydrolysing samples for plasma metanephrines? 2019.
Talia Novos: Metabolomics in the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma. Hormone and Metabolic Research. 2018.
Talia Novos: Simultaneous quantification of homovanillic acid (HVA), vanillylmandelic acid (VMA) and 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) in urine, using online liquid chromatography (LC-MS) tandem mass spectrometry. The Clinical Biochemist Reviews 2013 Sept; 34 (3).
Talia Novos: Harmonization of LC-MS/MS measurements of plasma free normetanephrine, metanephrine and 3-methoxytyramine. Clinical Chemistry 2021.
Talia Novos: Survey of RCPAQAP participants regarding their measurement and reporting of plasma metanephrines. 5th International Symposium on Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma 2017.
Talia Novos: Target setting for urinary metanephrines in the RCPA Biogenic Amines Program by the Advisory Committee on Biogenic Amines. 2017.
Talia Novos: Plasma free metanephrines by LC-MS/MS: comparison of methods in use across Australia and New Zealand. Clin Biochem Rev, 2015; 36; S1-49.
Talia Novos: Measuring tumor succinate and fumarate to resolve pathogenicity of an SDHA variant. Journal of Clinical Chemistry. 2020.
Talia Novos: Aberrant splicing of SDHC in families with unexplained succinate dehydrogenase-deficient paragangliomas. Journal of the Endocrine Society. 2020.
Talia Novos: Utility of the succinate:fumarate ratio for assessing SDH dysfunction in different tumor types. Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports. 2017; 10: 45–49.
Talia Novos: SDHA p.Arg31* is a pathogenic but subpenetrant variant. 5th International Symposium on Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma 2017.
Talia Novos: A novel liquid chromatography mass spectrometry method for the analysis of succinate:fumarate ratios in the detection of SDHx-associated tumours. Presented at MSACL, Palm Springs, CA, USA, (Feb, 2016).
Talia Novos: Somatic fumarate hydratase (FH) mutation in a paraganglioma. New Horizons Combined Health Science Conference, Sydney, New South Wales (Nov, 2015).
About the Author
Talia Novos is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who blends over a decade of scientific clinical experience with a warm, heart-centered approach for families. She specializes in neurodiversity-affirming support for paediatric feeding challenges, eating disorders, and complex presentations such as ASD, ADHD, ARFID, and PFD.
Talia Novos is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and the founder of Balanced Nutrition, with a special interest in eating disorders, paediatric feeding challenges, and complex neurodiverse presentations.
With over a decade of experience across clinical dietetics, hospital science, and private practice, Talia brings a unique blend of scientific depth and real-world practicality to her work. She holds a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (Distinction) and is a Credentialled Eating Disorder Dietitian, supporting individuals and families through some of the most complex relationships with food.
Talia works extensively with children, adolescents, and adults, including those with Autism, ADHD, ARFID, and other neurodivergent profiles. As a registered NDIS provider, she has significant experience supporting participants with complex needs, helping build skills around eating, independence, and daily living.
Her approach is neuroaffirming, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based practice. She focuses on realistic, achievable strategies that work in everyday life—supporting clients to improve nutrition without fear, pressure, or rigid rules.
Before becoming a dietitian, Talia spent over 10 years working as a clinical scientist in hospital pathology, specialising in biochemistry and endocrinology. She is also a published author in scientific journals, bringing a strong analytical lens to her clinical work.
Through her writing, Talia shares practical insights into nutrition, feeding, and health—bridging the gap between clinical knowledge and real life.
Contact for Collaborations & Questions
Talia invites enquiries regarding research collaborations, speaking engagements, education, and media requests related to paediatric nutrition, feeding challenges, eating disorders, and neurodiversity (ASD, ADHD, ARFID, PFD). Please note that individual medical advice cannot be provided via email; families are encouraged to use the main bookings page for clinical appointments and support.