Clinical Nutrition

Department in Depth

Research
The Department of Clinical Nutrition has members of staff involved in research and audit, with many publications in peer reviewed journals.  Current research includes a prospective investigation of the incidence of central adiposity, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance and adipo-cytokine secretion in patients with Oesophageal, Colorectal and Breast Cancer. 

Student Training
The Department of Clinical Nutrition has been accredited as a base training hospital for undergraduate students of the BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition & Dietetics since 1986.  The Department of Clinical Nutrition takes approximately 4-6 final year students each year for their 6-month clinical placement. 

Off Site Services
The Department also currently provides a clinical nutrition service to The Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital and Cherry Orchard Aspen unit.

Work experience in  Clinical Nutrition
The Department offers a very limited number of places each year at one half-day work shadowing session for those interested in pursuing a career as a clinical nutritionist /dietitian. Attendees will get the chance to meet clinical nutritionists working in different specialist areas. If you are interested, please email clinicalnutritionsec@stjames.ie.  Unfortunately it is not possible to accomodate all requests due to high levels of demand and ongoing department commitments to undergraduate student training.  It is recommended that those interested in a career in clinical nutrition / dietetics  also visit the Irish  Nutrition & Dietetic Institute website www.indi.ie