Fresenius Kabi/INDI 10 Year Research Symposium

Celebrating a decade of collaboration

The 10th Annual INDI/Fresenius Kabi Research Symposium took place on Wednesday the 14th of May in TU Dublin marking a decade of progress and innovation in dietetic research in Ireland. The milestone event brought dietitians from all backgrounds together sharing the latest developments in nutrition and dietetic practice.

A total of 129 research posters were presented, spanning 10 distinct categories, reflecting the breadth and depth of dietetic research across clinical nutrition, public health, food services, paediatrics, sustainability, and more. From these, the top three abstracts were selected for oral presentation, offering attendees a closer look at some of the most impactful work being conducted across the country. The top three selected were;

1. Aideen McGuinness- Identifying & Tackling Food Frustrations In Early Dementia

2. Cathal O'Hara- An Evaluation of ChatGPT’s Estimations of Nutritional Content of Meals from Photographs

3. Jessica O'Driscoll- Developing a nutrition screening tool to assess the risk of micronutrient deficiencies in children

Celebrating Innovation in Dietetic Practice 

As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence in healthcare, the evening’s programme featured the Research Quality Improvement in Dietetic Practice Award presentations — a highlight that showcased the creativity, dedication, and evidence-based innovation of dietitians across the country.

Five participants presented their projects, each offering valuable insights into improving patient care and service delivery:

• Caitriona Murphy, CHI Crumlin – The Development of Nutrition and Dietetics Educational Videos for Patient Education
• Ciara Walsh, Peamount Healthcare – Sarcopenia Risk and Management in Respiratory Rehab Patients
• Sorcha McNamara, NRH – Using Lean Six Sigma Principles to Assess and Improve the Safety and Efficiency of the NRH Meal Ordering Process for Patients
• Rebecca Whyte & Sorcha Galvin, CHI Crumlin and Temple St. – The PEACHI Project: Improving Student Preparedness for Paediatric Placements
• Louise Casey, Mary Murnane, Gillian Dawson, Stephanie McInerney, and Donna Westley, HSE South West – Development of a Dietitian-Led IBS Care Pathway

We extend our warmest congratulations to Ciara Walsh, who was awarded the top prize for her presentation: Sarcopenia Risk and Management in Respiratory Rehab Patients. A sincere well done to all presenters for their outstanding contributions and for driving forward the quality of dietetic practice.

All posters, abstract booklets and previous winners interview videos are available to view here

Watch our short video highlighting the journey, the breakthroughs, and the people who made it all possible over the last 10 years, we can't wait until the 11th Research Symposium. 

Job code: IE-FK-NPR-2500107

June 2025