Amelia Bandera - Masters of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice research project

Amelia Bandera (Student ), Laisa Teleni (Student ), Niamh O'Donoghue (Researcher), Natasha Woodward (Researcher), Catherine Shannon (Researcher), Barbara Van der Meij (Supervisor)

Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › Non-HDR Student Supervision

Description

Primary supervision of student for 60 credit point MNDP research internship. Project: BOP Study: Body Composition and Physical Function During Chemotherapy from Metastatic Breast Cancer (BOP Study)

Women with breast cancer often lose muscle mass and gain fat mass, both of which are associated with impaired quality of life and prognosis. This pilot observation study investigates muscle mass and fat mass in women receiving chemotherapy for metastatic breast cancer, and explores associates with muscle strength, physical activity and physical function.
Period1 Sep 2017 → 30 Apr 2018
Held atBond University Nutrition and Dietetics Research Group
Degree of RecognitionInternal

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Student theses

Body composition and physical function during chemotherapy for metastatic breast cancer - a pilot observation study

Student thesis: Master's Thesis

Projects

Oncology Nutrition Research

Project: Research