About
Michael Patterson is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Hull's Faculty of Health Sciences, associated with the Hull York Medical School and the Wolfson Palliative Care Research Group. He holds a dietetics degree from Leeds Beckett University (2015) and completed postgraduate training in health research at the University of Leeds (2017/18). His clinical work includes roles as a Dietitian at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, specializing in complex nutritional support for critical care and oncology patients.
- Education:
- BSc Dietetics, Leeds Beckett University (2015)
- Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Health Research, University of Leeds (2017/18)
His research focuses on palliative care interventions for malignant bowel obstruction, particularly parenteral nutrition and venting gastrostomy management. Current projects include the EPOC study, exploring shared decision-making protocols for symptom relief. He collaborates on grants totaling £210,701 from Yorkshire Cancer Research, investigating treatment pathways and patient experiences in palliative oncology.
Patterson’s work bridges clinical practice and research, addressing gaps in palliative nutrition and gastrointestinal complications of cancer. He contributes to the TRANSFORM group, advancing evidence-based approaches to improve quality of life for terminally ill patients.
