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Biography
Dr Huggins is a nutrition scientist with skills highly relevant to lead research translation in the field of nutrition. After obtaining a PhD in nutritional physiology from The University of Melbourne she transitioned to post-doctoral training in applied nutrition research. She now holds an NHMRC Translating Research Into Practice (TRIP) fellowship that seeks to change the way nutrition care is delivered to people with upper gastrointestinal cancer.
Kate is a past scholar from the National Institute of Health (NIH) Training Institute for Dissemination and Implementation Science in Health (2018), and from the Monash-Havard Macy Institute for leadership in Innovation in Healthcare (2016). These unique skills place her at the interface of experimental and translational research. Kate applies her fundamental training in systems physiology to address complex problems in healthcare. Strong collaborations with leading researchers and healthcare provider partnerships has led to successful project funding from the Victorian Cancer Agency, the Heart Foundation and the NHMRC.
Kate is the course leader for the Bachelor of Nutrition (Honours) and unit coordinator for NUT3004 Nutrition Controversies.
Research interests
Nutrition and cardiovascular health.
Identifying if chrono nutrition is an effective tool for rescuing metabolic health.
Optimising nutrition service delivery in healthcare to reduce malnutrition in cancer and in ageing.
Consulting
Available
- skills in rapid reviews/ evidence checks
- research skills workshops
Keywords
- Nutrition
- Nutritional Physiology
- Cardiovascular Health
- Meal timing
- Implementation
- metabolism
- chrononutrition
- Health services research
Network
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Projects 2012 2022
Implementation of earlier nutrition care for people with upper gastrointestinal cancer.
1/02/19 → 31/01/21
Project: Research
SWIFt Study: Shifting Weight using Intermittent Fasting (the SWIFt study): A novel weight loss intervention in overweight shift workers
Bonham, M., Banks, S., Huggins, C., Coates, A., Dorrian, J., Kellow, N. & Sletten, T.
1/01/19 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
Better quality of life for cancer patients through early e-health program
Haines, T., Truby, H., Huggins, C., Bauer, J., Silvers, M., Savva, J., Barnett, J., Cashin, P. & Low, L.
15/04/16 → 14/04/20
Project: Research
Training Institute for Dissemination and Implementation Research in Cancer
1/01/18 → 31/12/18
Project: Research
Research Output 2003 2019
A prospective study identifying a change in energy and protein intake of older adults during inpatient rehabilitation
Collins, J. C., Porter, J. A., Truby, H. & Huggins, C., 1 Feb 2019, In : Nutrients. 11, 2, 10 p., 453.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access
File
Effect of Macronutrient Composition on Appetite Hormone Responses in Adolescents with Obesity
Nguo, K., Bonham, M. P., Truby, H., Manickam, E., Brown, J. & Huggins, C., 5 Feb 2019, In : Nutrients. 11, 2, 14 p., 340.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access
File
Effect of Night Time Eating on Postprandial Triglyceride Metabolism in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Literature Review
Bonham, M. P., Kaias, E., Zimberg, I., Leung, G. K. W., Davis, R., Sletten, T. L., Windsor-Aubrey, H. & Huggins, C. E., 1 Apr 2019, In : Journal of Biological Rhythms. 34, 2, p. 119-130 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Ward culture and staff relationships at hospital mealtimes in Australia: An ethnographic account
Ottrey, E. P., Porter, J. A., Huggins, C. & Palermo, C. E., Mar 2019, In : Nursing and Health Sciences. 21, 1, p. 78-84 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
A process and mechanism of action evaluation of the effect of early and intensive nutrition care, delivered via telephone or mobile application, on quality of life in people with upper gastrointestinal cancer: A study protocol 11 Medical and Health Sciences 1117 Public Health and Health Services
Furness, K., Huggins, C. E., Hanna, L., Silvers, M. A., Cashin, P., Low, L., Croagh, D. & Haines, T. P., 29 Nov 2018, In : BMC Cancer. 18, 1, 1181.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Other › peer-review
Open Access