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Jen Carroll is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Plymouth's School of Health Professions (Faculty of Health). Her roles include PhD supervision for a project on parent-reported quality of life measures in childhood epilepsy treated with ketogenic diets, building on her prior PhD work (CORE-KDT study). She has served as Programme Lead for MSc Advanced Professional Practice in Paediatric Dietetics and Dietetics (2020-2022), and Placement Lead coordinating undergraduate clinical placements (2016-2020), including supervisory skills training for practice educators across the South West.
- Teaching Focus: Clinical and professional dietetic skills, paediatric dietetics, neurology applications of ketogenic diets, communication strategies, and behaviour change in healthcare.
- Module Leadership: DIET503, ADV741-744, and ADV749 focusing on paediatric nutrition, metabolic disorders, and clinical dietetics.
Research Interests: Prioritizes paediatric nutrition challenges, particularly in neurology and inherited metabolic disorders, with a focus on translating clinical evidence into practical dietetic interventions. Her work aligns with Sustainable Development Goals through improving health equity and quality of life for children with chronic conditions.
No specific awards are highlighted in the profile, though her contributions to curriculum development and clinical education are central to her role. Supervision and mentorship activities include guiding MSc student research projects and PhD candidates in innovative nutritional measurement tools.
