Lizzy Johnston

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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Timeline
About me
Manager (Survivorship Research) | PhD | Dietitian
Education
- QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
  2015 - 2018
  Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics (Hons I) GPA 6.923
- QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
  2019 - 2022
  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
  Dietary intake, care, and communication after primary treatment for ovarian cancer
Experience
- Intelligent Transport Services Pty Ltd
  Jun 2011 - Jan 2015
  Bookkeeper
- Private tutor
  Jan 2015 - Dec 2017
  Tutor
  English, Maths B, Chemistry, Biology
- Strategic Edge Business Services
  Jan 2015 - Jan 2021
  Accounts Manager
- QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
  Jan 2018 - Nov 2018
  Honours research project
  Dietary patterns and the risk of colorectal adenomas as part of The Sessile Serrated Polyp Study
- Queensland Health
  Feb 2018 - Mar 2018
  Student dietitian (Foodservice)
  Completed a menu review (acute and aged care facility) including recommendations to improve adherence to state-wide standards for meals and menus. A key outcome of my review was the introduction of supper, reducing overnight fasting time to <13 hours (within KPI).
- Queensland Health
  May 2018 - Jun 2018
  Student dietitian (Clinical)
  Provided individualised medical nutrition therapy as a member of several multidisciplinary teams across a diverse caseload including:* Renal - inpatients, outpatient dialysis unit* Surgical * Mental health* Type 2 diabetes - adult and paediatric outpatient clinics Conducted a nutrition education session for pregnant women with gestational diabetes and their partners.Facilitated weekly cooking classes with mental health inpatients.
- Heart Foundation
  Aug 2018 - Sept 2018
  Student dietitian (Community & Public Health)
  Developed sample resources and communication strategies for promoting food-based heart healthy eating principles via online media with a fellow student dietitian. Resources and communication strategies were based on nation-wide stakeholder consultations, literature review and environmental scan. Engaged with stakeholders across multiple sectors including food and nutrition, cultural, marketing, media and communications, and IT teams. Recommendations will be presented to executive managers.
- QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
  Mar 2019 - now
  Gynaecological Cancers GroupOvarian cancer Prognosis And Lifestyle (OPAL) Study Gynaecological Cancers GroupOvarian cancer Prognosis And Lifestyle (OPAL) Study
  - Research Affiliate
    Jan 2023 - now
  - Visiting PhD Student
    Mar 2019 - Dec 2022
- QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
  Aug 2020 - Nov 2021
  Lecturing, tutoring and marking within Nutrition Science and Nutrition & Dietetics (Hons) programs- XNB255 Nutritional Epidemiology- XNB251 Nutrition Science - XNB250 Food Chemistry and Technology- XNB151 Food and Nutrition- XNB148 Foundations in Nutrition Practice Ovarian cancer Prognosis And Lifestyle (OPAL) Study
  - Sessional Academic
    Jul 2019 - Nov 2021
  - Research Assistant
    Aug 2020 - Jan 2021
- Cancer Council Queensland
  Nov 2021 - now
  Health Systems & Behavioural Research team
  - Manager (Survivorship Research)
    Mar 2024 - now
  - Team Leader (Survivorship Research)
    Jul 2023 - Feb 2024
  - Early Career Research Fellow
    Nov 2021 - Jun 2023
- QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
  Jan 2023 - now
  Visiting Fellow
Licenses & Certifications
- Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
  Dietitians Australia
  Feb 2019
- Xero Certified Advisor
  Xero
  Jun 2015
- Fellow (FHEA)
  Higher Education Academy
  Aug 2020
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Lizzy Johnston
  Best presentation award for the “Health systems, policies, and equity” session Australasian Epidemiological Association Nov 2023
- Awarded to Lizzy Johnston
  QUT Faculty of Health Executive Dean’s Commendation for an Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Queensland University of Technology Apr 2023
- Awarded to Lizzy Johnston
  Best presentation award for the “Cancer treatment, survival and care” session Australasian Epidemiological Association Nov 2022
- Awarded to Lizzy Johnston
  People’s Choice Award Australasian Epidemiological Association Nov 2022
- Awarded to Lizzy Johnston
  New Conference Presenter Award Dietitians Association of Australia Aug 2019 Awarded for the best first time presentation at a DAA national conference
- Awarded to Lizzy Johnston
  Dietitians Association of Australia (QLD Branch) Prize Dietitians Association of Australia Feb 2019 Awarded to the graduating nutrition & dietetics student with the highest overall achievement
- Awarded to Lizzy Johnston
  Student Winner of the Three Minutes to Shine competition, Queensland Dietitians Symposium Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) Oct 2018 Presented stakeholder engagement findings for moving from Protected to Assisted Mealtimes
Volunteer Experience
- Research Assistant
  Issued by The Common Good on Nov 2017
  Associated with Lizzy Johnston
- Dietitian
  Issued by QUT Health Clinics on Jan 2019
  Associated with Lizzy Johnston
- Dietitian
  Issued by QUT Health Clinics on Jan 2019
  Associated with Lizzy Johnston
- Workshop Facilitator
  Issued by Kids Dig Food on Jun 2017
  Associated with Lizzy Johnston
- Kitchen Hero Workshop Facilitator
  Issued by QUT (Queensland University of Technology) on Jun 2017
  Associated with Lizzy Johnston
- Student dietitian
  Issued by Blue Care on Oct 2017
  Associated with Lizzy Johnston
- Kitchen Assistant
  Issued by Queensland Meals on Wheels Ltd on Sept 2017
  Associated with Lizzy Johnston