Overview
Background
I am a proud Accredited Practising Dietitian and emerging dietetics leader in curriculum design and interdisciplinary education, with a Doctor of Philosophy in medical nutrition education from the University of Wollongong. My unique research and leadership portfolio spans workforce capacity building, AI, health services, and public health.
I am highly regarded internationally for conducting research related to workforce capacity and nutrition, as evidenced by my appointment as Assistant Director (Exec) at the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health. My publication record speaks to my reputation as a dynamic and collaborative researcher – I’ve published reviews, original research, editorials, conference proceedings and textbook chapters, and more than half of my papers have international coauthors. I was recently invited to speak at the World Health Organization on the need to improve nutrition education for healthcare professionals, and in 2024 I spoke at TEDxUQ.
Availability
- Dr Breanna Lepre is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wollongong
Research interests
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Nutrition Education for Healthcare Professionals
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Community & Public Health
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Competency-Based Education
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Artificial Intelligence
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Primary Care
Works
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2023
Journal Article
Attitudes, work roles and barriers to nutrition care - interviews with Australian and UK-based medical doctors
Lepre, Breanna, Mansfield, Kylie J. and Beck, Eleanor J. (2023). Attitudes, work roles and barriers to nutrition care - interviews with Australian and UK-based medical doctors. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 36 (3), 920-931. doi: 10.1111/jhn.13079
2023
Book Chapter
Nutrition in Haematology and Oncology
Douglas, Pauline, Lepre, Breanna and Keaver, Laura (2023). Nutrition in Haematology and Oncology. Essentials of Nutrition in Medicine and Healthcare: A Practical Guide. (pp. 220-238) Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-7020-8040-1.00011-9
2023
Book Chapter
Nutrition in Respiratory Medicine
Douglas, Pauline, Lepre, Breanna and McAuliffe, Shane (2023). Nutrition in Respiratory Medicine. Essentials of Nutrition in Medicine and Healthcare: A Practical Guide. (pp. 79-97) Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-7020-8040-1.00005-3
2023
Journal Article
Now is the time to act on nutrition in medical education
Beck, Eleanor J., Ball, Lauren, Lepre, Breanna M., McLean, Rachael, Wall, Clare, Adamski, Melissa, McCarthy, Helen and Crowley, Jennifer (2023). Now is the time to act on nutrition in medical education. Medical Journal of Australia, 218 (3), 100-102. doi: 10.5694/mja2.51829
2022
Conference Publication
Advancing research, policy and practice to promote resilient and sustainable food and health systems in the year of action on nutrition: proceedings of the 7th annual International Summit on Nutrition and Health
Lima do Vale, Marjorie Rafaela, Johnsen, Jørgen T., Laur, Celia, Lepre, Breanna and Ray, Sumantra (2022). Advancing research, policy and practice to promote resilient and sustainable food and health systems in the year of action on nutrition: proceedings of the 7th annual International Summit on Nutrition and Health. 7th International Summit on Nutrition and Health, Virtual, 5-24 July 2021. London, United Kingdom: BMJ Group. doi: 10.1136/bmjnph-2022-summit2022.editorial
2022
Journal Article
Global architecture for the nutrition training of health professionals: a scoping review and blueprint for next steps
Lepre, Breanna, Trigueiro, Helena, Johnsen, Jørgen Torgerstuen, Khalid, Ali Ahsan, Ball, Lauren and Ray, Sumantra (2022). Global architecture for the nutrition training of health professionals: a scoping review and blueprint for next steps. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health, 5 (1) 000354, 106-117. doi: 10.1136/bmjnph-2021-000354
2022
Conference Publication
A 2020 evaluation of global knowledge networks in the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition (2016-2025): proceedings of the 6th International Summit on Medical and Public Health Nutrition Education and Research
Lepre, Breanna, Laur, Celia, Torgerstuen Johnsen, Jørgen, Bradfield, James, Lima Do Vale, Marjorie Rafaela, Ball, Lauren and Ray, Sumantra (2022). A 2020 evaluation of global knowledge networks in the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition (2016-2025): proceedings of the 6th International Summit on Medical and Public Health Nutrition Education and Research. 6th International Summit on Medical and Public Health Nutrition Education and Research, Virtual, September 2020. London, United Kingdom: BMJ Group. doi: 10.1136/bmjnph-2022-nnedprosummit.editorial
2021
Journal Article
Stakeholder engagement in competency framework development in health professions: a systematic review
Lepre, Breanna, Palermo, Claire, Mansfield, Kylie J. and Beck, Eleanor J. (2021). Stakeholder engagement in competency framework development in health professions: a systematic review. Frontiers in Medicine, 8 759848, 1-11. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2021.759848
2021
Journal Article
Reference to nutrition in medical accreditation and curriculum guidance: a comparative analysis
Lepre, Breanna, Mansfield, Kylie J, Ray, Sumantra and Beck, Eleanor (2021). Reference to nutrition in medical accreditation and curriculum guidance: a comparative analysis. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health, 4 (1), 307-318. doi: 10.1136/bmjnph-2021-000234
2021
Journal Article
Nutrition competencies for medicine: an integrative review and critical synthesis
Lepre, Breanna, Mansfield, Kylie J., Ray, Sumantra and Beck, Eleanor J. (2021). Nutrition competencies for medicine: an integrative review and critical synthesis. BMJ Open, 11 (3) e043066, e043066. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-043066
2020
Journal Article
Australian and New Zealand medical students' attitudes and confidence towards providing nutrition care in practice
Lepre, Breanna, Crowley, Jennifer, Mpe, Dineo, Bhoopatkar, Harsh, Mansfield, Kylie J., Wall, Clare and Beck, Eleanor J. (2020). Australian and New Zealand medical students' attitudes and confidence towards providing nutrition care in practice. Nutrients, 12 (3) 598, 598. doi: 10.3390/nu12030598
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Breanna Lepre is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Medical Nutrition Education: A Role Statement for Dietitians
Nutrition education in medical training is inadequate at all levels internationally. Dietitians are experts in nutrition and want to teach nutrition to medical students. Yet, there is currently no guidance which describes the knowledge and skills that a dietitian requires to support medical nutrition education, which may limit integration of this role into medical schools. This project will develop a role statement for dietitians working in medical nutrition education, to support improved medical nutrition education and guide dietetic workforce capacity building.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the Impact of Culinary Education on Adolescents¿ Psychosocial Wellbeing
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Olivia Wright, Dr Aoife-Marie Foran, Professor Lauren Ball
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Doctor Philosophy
Examining the Impact of Diet on the Wellbeing of Healthcare Professionals
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lauren Ball
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Doctor Philosophy
Interventions that support health professionals in their personal health behaviours
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Lauren Ball
Media
Enquiries
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- Health Professions Education
- Medical Education
- Nutrition
- Prevention
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