Misty Wilcox is a Research Assistant for Kidney Research UK funded project ‘Co-design, ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁϱ¬ÁϹÙÍøment and evaluation of the KIDNEY BEAM-KIDS platform for paediatric kidney transplant recipients: a feasibility study’.
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I am currently working as a Research Assistant for the project: Co-design, ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁϱ¬ÁϹÙÍøment and evaluation of the KIDNEY BEAM-KIDS platform for paediatric kidney transplant recipients: a feasibility study. The project is a mixed-method, multi-centre clinical trial with participating NHS sites in Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland.
I have over 10 years of experience supporting academia and healthcare in a variety of roles. As an undergraduate research assistant, I was involved with a project studying the use of Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) methodologies to monitor appetite and stress in free-living adults.
While working on my MSc at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, I supported the Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Science as a teaching and research assistant. In addition to my own master’s research, I collaborated with the Hawaii Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to analyze health surveillance data in the United States to ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁϱ¬ÁϹÙÍø targeted interventions and improve support programs.
As a dietitian, I specialize in paediatric therapeutic menus, focusing on renal, carbohydrate-controlled, and allergen-free menu plans for schools. I also have extensive experience providing clinical and organizational support to diverse hospital departments, including nutrition and food service, A&E, critical care, day surgery, COVID-19, and maternity.
My research has focused on the health management of individuals with chronic disease or other conditions which increase vulnerability and support needs. I aim to expand interventions and support to improve health outcomes and quality of life.
Active research interests:Â
- Physical activity and lifestyle interventions for individuals with chronic disease
- Nutritional management of individuals with chronic disease and vulnerable populations
- Development and evaluation of self-management resources and community-based support for chronic disease
Research Methods:
- Systematic Review
- Mixed Method
- Clinical Trials
Research Centres:Â
Affiliate member of CHEARR
As a Teaching Assistant at the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM), I contributed to teaching and marking in nutrition assessment, medical nutrition therapy, community nutrition, nutrition counselling and education, and food preparation. I have led special lecture and food preparation laboratory courses for visiting international students at UHM and ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁϱ¬ÁϹÙÍøed and led a nutrition education course for children attending summer day camp.
