- Accredited Practising Dietitian, PhD Candidate, University of Wollongong
Karen is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who has worked in the public hospital and private community settings. She is passionate about enabling people to make positive dietary changes, leading to improvements in health and wellbeing. Karen has previously worked in the information technology industry, having also completed a bachelors degree in applied mathematics and computer science. She is now bringing both skillsets together to undertake a PhD at the University of Wollongong, where she is exploring the role of diet in multiple sclerosis, aiming to improve the lives of people living with MS.
Experience
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2018–presentAccredited Practising Dietitian, Seacliff Nutrition
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2022–presentPhD Candidate, University of Wollongong
Education
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2017University of Wollongong, Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours)
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1994University of Wollongong, Bachelor of Mathematics (Computer Science)
Publications
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2021Exploring dietary changes in an interdisciplinary intervention trial: Application of a dietary guidelines food composition database, Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Grants and Contracts
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2022Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship
- Role:
- PhD Candidate
- Funding Source:
- Australian Government
Professional Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
Research Areas
- Nutrition And Dietetics (1111)
Contact Karen for
- General
- Media request
- Speaking request
- Consulting / Advising
- Location: Wollongong, Australia
- Website
- X (formerly Twitter): @eatright_ms
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