Annie Curtis

Dr. Annie Curtis is a Research Fellow at Deakin University's School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, affiliated with the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN). She holds a PhD, Master of Dietetics, and dual Bachelor's degrees in Food and Nutrition Sciences from Deakin University. Her research focuses on dietary patterns to manage cancer-related malnutrition, low muscle mass, and sarcopenia, aiming to improve morbidity and mortality outcomes in cancer patients. She is involved in clinical oncology nutrition research with over five years of experience.

Educations:

• Doctor of Philosophy, Deakin University (Geelong, Australia)
• Master of Dietetics, Deakin University
• Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Sciences (Honours), Deakin University
• Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Sciences (Distinction), Deakin University

Research Interests:

• Cancer epidemiology and clinical oncology nutrition
• Malnutrition management in cancer patients
• Low muscle mass and sarcopenia interventions
• Dietary patterns for improving cancer outcomes

Research Trends: Her publications emphasize the interplay between dietary patterns, muscle health, and cancer outcomes. Recent work includes developing predictive tools for cancer-related malnutrition and analyzing sociodemographic factors influencing muscle mass in lung cancer patients. She also explores taste perception changes in pediatric cancer survivors and dietitians' perspectives on dietary management.

Supervision: Available for Masters and PhD supervision in oncology nutrition and related fields.

Labs/Teams: Active member of IPAN, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects addressing nutrition and physical activity in health and disease.