Study level

  • PhD
  • Master of Philosophy

Faculty/School

Faculty of Health

School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

Topic status

We're looking for students to study this topic.

Research centre

Supervisors

Associate Professor Helen MacLaughlin
Position
Associate Professor (Nutrition and Dietetics)/Advanced Clinician Researcher
Division / Faculty
Faculty of Health

Overview

Dietary interventions are cornerstone treatment in chronic kidney disease. Our research focuses on the shift away from nutrient monitoring, and towards a whole food approach to improving diet quality and reduce disease progression.  We have expertise in nutritional epidemiology and dietary intervention trials, and work directly with clinicians in patient care.

We currently have projects investigating:

  • Plant based diets to reduce resistant proteinuria
  • Intensive weight loss to slow progression of kidney disease
  • The impact of dietary patterns on cardiovascular disease risk in chronic kidney disease
  • Group-based diet and exercise program to improve management of kidney disease and diabetes.

Contact

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