Biography

Dr Suzanne Doyle graduated from the joint DIT/TCD BSc Human Nutrition and Dietetics programme in 2009, receiving a gold medal for academic achievement. Dr Doyle then secured IRC funding and commenced her PhD studies with the Department of Surgery in Trinity College. This work focussed on the association between visceral adipose tissue and oesophageal cancer outcomes and the role of immunonutrition in improving recovery. On completion of her PhD, Dr Doyle worked in clinical practice in St James’s Hospital before securing HRB funding to examine the role of multimodal rehabilitation in improving outcomes in oesophageal cancer patients. In 2016 Dr Doyle was appointed Assistant Lecturer in Dietetics in the School of Biological and Health Sciences.

Qualifications

BSc Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Graduate Diploma Human Nutrition and Dietetics, PhD Nutrition and Dietetics, Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Management, Postgraduate Diploma in Third Level Teaching and Learning

Research Themes

Nutrition in cancer prevention, treatment and survivorship, sarcopenia, immunonutrition, visceral adipose tissue and inflammation

Key Publications

Doyle SL, Mongan AM, Donohoe CL et al. Impact of visceral obesity and metabolic syndrome on the postoperative immune, inflammatory, and endocrine response following surgery for esophageal adenocarcinoma. Diseases of the Esophagus, 2017 30 (6): 1-11

Elliott JA, Doyle SL, Murphy CF et al. Sarcopenia: prevalence, and impact on operative and oncologic outcomes in the multimodal management of locally advanced esophageal cancer. Annals of Surgery, 2017 (accepted for publication May 2017)

Guinan EM, Doyle SL, O’Neill L, et al. Effects of a multimodal rehabilitation programme on inflammation and oxidative stress in oesophageal cancer survivors: the ReStOre feasibility study. Supportive Care in Cancer, 2016 25 (3): 749-756 

O’Neill L, Guinan EM, Doyle SL et al. Rehabilitation strategies following esophageal cancer (the ReStOre trial): A feasibility study. Diseases of the Esophagus, 2017 30 (5): 1-8

Healy LA, Ryan AM, Doyle SL et al. Does prolonged enteral feeding with supplemental omega-3 fatty acids impact on recovery post-esophagectomy: Results of a randomised double blind trial. Annals of Surgery, 2017 (accepted for publication May 2017)

Professional Memberships

• CORU Registered. Registration No. DI014779

• Member of the Irish Nutrition and Dietetics Institute (INDI)

• Member of Irish Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (IrSPEN)

• Member of the Nutrition Society   

External Activities/Outreach

• Education representative on Dietitians Registration Board of CORU

• Chair of the Scientific and Research Steering Group within the INDI and member of Strategic Management Team

• Council Member of Irish Section of Nutrition Society

• Member of National Clinical Effectiveness Committee Guideline Development Group