Visiting postdoctoral research fellow and dietitian Dr Melinda Hutchesson from the University of Newcastle, will present at the Monash BASE Faculty seminar series on Tuesday 5th
April at
3pm.
Dr Hutchesson's presentation is titled: Utilising the
power of technology: Recruiting, retaining and engaging young adults in
nutrition interventions
Dr Melinda Hutchesson is a dietitian and
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Priority Research Centre in Physical
Activity and Nutrition (PRC-PAN) at the University of Newcastle, Australia. Her
research focuses on the development, delivery and evaluation of lifestyle
interventions (nutrition and physical activity) to reduce the risk of chronic
disease risk factors (e.g. obesity). Her primary focus has been on the use of
eHealth technologies to deliver interventions, and the development of targeted
interventions for high-risk groups (e.g. young adults). Since PhD completion
(August 2011) she has held a variety of research positions, including 3
competitive postdoctoral fellowships (Penn Foundation Obesity Fellowship;
PRC-PAN Postdoctoral Fellowship; and National Heart Foundation Postdoctoral
Fellowship) and a senior research position to manage an ARC Linkage grant.
Melinda has published 46 peer reviewed manuscripts and been awarded over ½
million dollars in research funding. https://www.newcastle.edu.au/profile/melinda-hutchesson
Tuesday 5th of April at 3 PM
Meeting Room 4
Building 1, 270 Ferntree Gully Road, Notting Hill
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