Emily Farrugia is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and has shared her interest in health and nutrition for many years across clinical, private practice and corporate sectors. Emily currently works as a Senior Dietitian and Allied Health Research Officer at a metropolitan hospital in Melbourne, working primarily with people with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) within a statewide multidisciplinary clinic. As a PEG-credentialled dietitian, she also holds an Advanced Practice in Gastrostomy Tube Management, which encompasses completing independent balloon gastrostomy replacements and removals, gastrostomy stoma care and troubleshooting alongside the remodeling of home-based services. Emily’s research role extends to assisting with various clinician-led hospital research projects and systematic reviews, research education and communications, with a growing interest in MND- and gastrostomy-related research.
