The Nutrition Services Team

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617-632-3006

Meet Our Nutritionists

Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center has one of the largest outpatient oncology nutrition departments in the United States. Our team is a diverse set of professionals, each with a specialized area of expertise. We have experience and training in oncology and are here to help you manage your nutrition during and beyond your cancer treatment.

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Kathy McManus, MS, RD, LDN

Director of Nutrition Department
Dana-Farber Yawkey Center/Longwood Medical Area

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. Kathy supports the team, but does not see patients in the clinic.

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Julie Bosworth, RD, LDN

Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center in clinical affiliation with South Shore Hospital

Julie has been a Senior Clinical Dietitian Nutritionist for 13 years. She attended Cornell University and the BWH internship program before pursuing a variety of clinical nutrition roles in transplant, renal, dialysis, nutrition support, and the medical and surgical intensive care units. She most enjoys oncology care and working with patients with gastrointestinal challenges.

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Hannah Dalpiaz, RD, LDN, CNSC

Dana-Farber Yawkey Center/Longwood Medical Area

Hannah is a senior clinical nutritionist. Hannah is interested in providing comprehensive nutrition care for cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship, as well as overall health and wellness. She enjoys creating individualized nutrition care plans for patients throughout their treatment course, particularly those requiring specialized nutrition support therapy, such as TF and/or TPN (IV nutrition).

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Lauren Daniels MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC

Dana-Farber Yawkey Center/Longwood Medical Area

Lauren earned her BS and MS degrees in nutritional science at Boston University. She is a senior clinical oncology nutritionist and board-certified nutrition support clinician. Lauren has extensive critical care experience and a deep understanding of the complexities in oncology care. She is passionate about finding personalized solutions to help patients meet their nutrition demands during treatment and feel their best every step along the way.

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Christina DiSegna, MS, RD, CSO, CNSC, LDN

Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at Milford Regional Medical Center

Christina is a senior clinical nutritionist, board certified oncology specialist, and board-certified nutrition support clinician. She is interested in providing comprehensive nutrition care for cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship, as well as overall health and wellness. She enjoys creating individualized nutrition care plans for patients throughout their treatment course, particularly those requiring specialized nutrition support therapy.

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Dana Fryer, MS, RD, CNSC

Dana Farber Cancer Center Institute at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center

Dana received her MS in Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Sciences from Boston University and completed her dietetic internship at Boston Medical Center. Prior to working at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Dana worked as an in-patient dietitian at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, covering primarily oncology floors. Dana is also a certified nutrition support clinician (CNSC).

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Lisa Gibbs, MS, RD, LDN, CSO

Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at Milford Regional Medical Center

Lisa has worked for almost 30 years in medical nutrition therapy in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. In the past ten years she has specialized in Oncology Nutrition. Lisa is board-certified in Oncology Nutrition and maintains CSO credentials (Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition). She has both an Undergraduate and Master’s degree from Framingham State University. Lisa is passionate about practicing evidence-based nutrition with a compassionate approach throughout each phase of cancer: prevention, treatment and survivorship.

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Annette M. Goldberg, MBS, MS, RD, LDN

Dana-Farber Yawkey Center/Longwood Medical Area
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Chestnut Hill

Annette is a senior clinical nutritionist certified through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics at Dana-Farber. As a cancer survivor herself, Annette brings an empathetic and practical approach to helping patients successfully manage their treatment plans as well as coaching them through the changes required for a healthy survivorship. Her areas of interest include gastrointestinal and head and neck cancers.

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Liz Puris, MS, RD, LDN

Dana-Farber Yawkey Center/Longwood Medical Area

Liz received her MS in Clinical Nutrition from New York University and completed her training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She has a variety of professional interests including oncology, nutrition support, diabetes, and pediatrics. Liz also has a unique background working in the nonprofit sector as an elementary school garden educator. In addition to her work as an oncology dietitian, she also assists with pediatric nutrition research at the Harvard School of Public Health.

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Isabelita Rosati, MS, MPH, RD, LDN

Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center in clinical affiliation with South Shore Hospital

Isabelita "Izzy" Rosati is a senior clinical nutritionist at Dana Farber, certified through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She has a variety of experience, with her main interests in oncology and geriatrics. Izzy enjoys providing tailored medical nutrition therapy and support to patients throughout treatment and survivorship. She received her master’s degrees from Tufts University and completed her training at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Outside of Dana Farber, Izzy enjoys spending time with family and friends.

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Kelly Smallcomb, MS, RD, LDN

Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center in clinical affiliation with South Shore Hospital

Kelly Smallcomb is a senior clinical nutritionist, certified through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics at Dana Farber. She joined the team at Dana-Farber's South Shore Hospital location in 2020. Kelly has a variety of experience including pediatrics, endocrinology, geriatrics, research, and cardiology, and over 15 years in oncology. Outside of work, Kelly enjoys traveling, running, tennis, and spending time with her family.

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Colleen Timmons, MS, RD, LDN

Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center in clinical affiliation with South Shore Hospital

Colleen is a Senior Nutritionist at Dana-Farber, certified through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She graduated from Boston University with a Masters in Nutrition and has eight years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient oncology nutrition. Colleen is interested in assisting with optimizing nutritional status during treatment and into survivorship, with a focus on alleviating potential symptoms to promote comfort and quality of life. Colleen enjoys spending time with her family and friends outside of Dana-Farber. 

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Marla Tryder RD, LDN

Dana-Farber/New Hampshire Oncology-Hematology
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Merrimack Valley

Marla is a senior clinical nutritionist certified through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She enjoys providing individualized nutrition plans to patients for cancer prevention, during cancer treatment, and in survivorship. Her areas of interest include head and neck cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, and hematologic disorders.

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April Violante, MS, RD, LDN, CNSC

Dana-Farber Yawkey Center/Longwood Medical Area

April is a senior clinical nutritionist and board-certified nutrition support clinician, with twelve years of experience in oncology nutrition. Additionally, over the past ten years, April has been an adjunct lecturer for undergraduate and graduate nutrition courses. Her areas of interest include enteral and parenteral nutrition (tube feedings/intravenous nutrition) and nutrition counseling for patients with solid organ tumors.

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Meg Wilkes, RD, LDN

Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center - Foxborough

Meg is a Senior Nutritionist currently practicing at Dana Farber Cancer - Foxborough. She has also worked at Dana-Farber's Milford and Brighton locations. She displays a strong interest in the field of oncology nutrition and possesses over 20 years of experience in this specialty. Meg is devoted to supporting patients nutritionally through all the stages and varieties of cancer treatment and their challenges.

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Hillary Wright, MEd, RD, LDN

Dana-Farber Yawkey Center/Longwood Medical Area

Hillary has been a part-time Senior Nutritionist at Dana Farber since 2006. Hillary also works as the Director of Nutrition for The Wellness Center at Boston IVF, where she provides nutrition counseling for women and men experiencing fertility challenges. In addition, Hillary is the author of two books, The Prediabetes Diet Plan and The PCOS Diet Plan, has co-authored The Menopause Diet Plan, and has an active nutrition consulting practice.