Kathy Martyn

Kathy Martyn is a Principal Lecturer at the School of Education, Sport and Health at the University of Brighton, actively contributing to academic research and teaching in nutrition, healthcare education, and inclusive pedagogy. She holds a PhD in 'Brokering Inclusion' and is affiliated with key organizations including NNEdPro, Nutritank, and Culinary Medicine UK.

• University: University of Brighton
• School: School of Education, Sport and Health
• Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer

Education:

• PhD in Brokering Inclusion (Awarded 1 July 2015)

Her research focuses on human nutrition, nutritional education for healthcare professionals, and evidence-based nutritional care to address the triple burden of malnutrition in primary and secondary care. She also explores inclusive design in professional education, support for people with disabilities, and the use of technology like PARO in dementia care. Her teaching emphasizes collaboration, problem-based learning, and co-creation of materials that integrate service-user narratives, particularly for students from non-traditional and disadvantaged backgrounds.

The recent articles reflect a strong trend in nutrition education within medical curricula, patient-centered nutritional care for older adults, and interdisciplinary approaches to healthcare training. Her work bridges clinical practice, educational innovation, and public health, with a consistent emphasis on equity and inclusion.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• No formal awards listed in the provided text.

Kathy Martyn actively supervises research in professional education, nutrition, and inclusion. She has contributed to editorial work as a reviewer for BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health and served as Chair of NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health. Her external collaborations include roles in DiPPN, ERiMNN, and NNEdPro, reflecting her leadership in national and international networks. She has been involved in developing curricula and evaluating interventions aimed at improving nutritional competence among future doctors.

Labs and Research Teams:

She collaborates with NNEdPro, a global center for nutrition and health, and is involved with Nutritank and Culinary Medicine UK, indicating active participation in interdisciplinary research teams focused on transforming nutrition education and practice.