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Nutrition Services

Nutrition Team

members of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute nutrition team

The Dana Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center Nutrition Department is the largest outpatient oncology nutrition department in the United States. Our nutritionists have expert training in oncology, integrative/complementary and alternative medicine and weight management. Our nutrition team is made up of a diverse set of professionals each with their own specialized area of interest.

  • Kathy McManus, MS,RD,LDN
    Director of Nutrition Department

    Kathy McManus

    Kathy is well known in the nutrition and medical community as an author and lecturer in Boston, across the U.S., and internationally. Kathy has also published numerous research articles on nutrition and health.

  • Anne Chiavacci, MA,MS,RD,LDN

    Anne Chiavacci

    Anne brings her educational background and personal practice in spirituality to help support the health of her patients.

  • Stacy Kennedy, MPH,RD,LDN

    Stacy Kennedy

    Stacy specializes in physical activity for cancer survivors and is certified through the American College of Sports Medicine. She conducts educational seminars and workshops on nutrition, exercise and wellness in Boston and throughout New England. Stacy also serves as project manager and lead writer for Nutrition Services content on the Dana-Farber Web site.

  • Tara Mardigan, MPH,MS,RD,LDN

    Tara Mardigan

    Tara has a strong interest in community outreach and improving health disparities. She frequently gives workshops on nutrition in the Boston community. Tara is also the nutritionist for the Boston Red Sox.

  • Stephanie Meyers, MS,RD,LDN

    Stephanie Meyers

    Stephanie's research and clinical interests include the emerging field of mindfulness and cancer survivorship. She teaches yoga in Boston and frequently lectures to students, professionals and patients.

  • Brooke Whinnem, RD,LDN,CNSD

    Brooke Whinnem

    Brooke has specialized training and experience regarding the unique nutrition needs of patients who are on nutrition support (tube feeding and TPN or IV nutrition).

  • Hillary Wright, MEd,RD,LDN

    Hillary Wright

    Hillary has worked extensively with patients who have diabetes, heart disease and other chronic illness in addition to cancer.

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Nutritionist vs. Dietitian

The terms "nutritionist" and "dietitian" are often used interchangeably. All dietitians can also refer to themselves as nutritionists, but not all nutritionists are dietitians. At Dana-Farber, all of our nutrition professionals are nationally credentialed as Registered Dietitians (RD) and also licensed through the state of Massachusetts (LDN). The RD credential signifies that the clinician has completed academic and accredited internship experience, successfully passed the national credentialing exam, and maintains ongoing continuing education/professional development in accordance with the national Commission on Dietetic Registration.

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