Hattie Wright Clinical Oncology Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting 2023

Hattie Wright

Hattie Wright is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian and senior lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics within the School of Health and Behavioural Sciences at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Prior to her current appointment she held academic positions at the North-West University, South Africa (2000-2013) and the Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, South Africa (2003-2013). She is a member of the Sunshine Coast Health Institute and visiting research fellow at the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service. Hattie’s research is aimed at reducing the burden on the health care system through a patient-centred focus. She is particularly interested in the improvement of the health-related quality of life of people through lifestyle behaviour change. Adhering to a healthy diet is often overlooked as a powerful strategy to improve physical function, reduce disease progression, and support chronic disease management which is ultimately associated with a better quality of life.