- Accredited Practising Dietitian and Lecturer, Southern Cross University
Emily Burch is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Diabetes Educator and Lecturer at Southern Cross University. She holds a PhD in Type 2 Diabetes and her current research is dedicated to enhancing the quality of care people with diabetes living with intellectual disability receive in both the Australian private and public health sectors.
As the program director for the Diabetes postgraduate course at Southern Cross University, Emily plays a pivotal role in shaping the education landscape in her field. Emily is a passionate science communicator who aims to amplify the impact of nutrition research through effective knowledge translation. With a commitment to providing research credibility and expertise, she actively works to bridge the gap between nutrition science and the practical implications for individual health.
Experience
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2023–presentCourse coordinator, Southern Cross University
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2008–presentAccredited Practicing Dietitian, Dietitians Association of Australia
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2023–presentLecturer, Southern Cross University
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2020–2023Senior research assistant, University of Queensland
Education
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Mayfield Education, Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education
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2021Griffith University, Doctor of Philosophy
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2016Griffith University , Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Class I Honours)
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2011Queensland University of Technology , Bachelor of Mass Communication
Professional Memberships
- PsychoSocial Aspects of Diabetes (PSAD)
- Dietitians Australia
- Australian Diabetes Educators Association
Contact Emily for
- General
- Media request
- Speaking request
- Consulting / Advising
- Research collaboration
- Research supervision
- Location: Gold Coast, Queensland
- Website
- Article Feed
- ORCID
- Joined
