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.
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.
Julie Bosworth, RD, LDN
Julie has a variety of experience and has a special interest in oncology, diabetes, weight management and kidney disease as well as survivorship nutrition.
Anne Chiavacci, MA, MS, RD, LDN
Dana-Farber Yawkey Center/Longwood Medical Area
Anne brings her personal practice and educational background in spirituality to help support the well-being of her patients. She has experience in the integration and appropriate use of dietary supplements with conventional treatment for cancer. Anne
is passionate about coaching cancer survivors in maintaining optimal nutrition through treatment and beyond.
Hannah Dalpiaz, RD, LDN, CNSC
Dana-Farber Yawkey Center/Longwood Medical Area
Hannah is a senior clinical nutritionist, board certified nutrition support specialist through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Hannah enjoys working with and developing individualized nutrition plans for patients who require tube feeding and/or
TPN (IV nutrition).
Christina DiSegna, MS, RD, CSO, CNSC, LDN
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.
Annette M. Goldberg, MBS, MS, RD, LDN
Dana-Farber Yawkey Center/Longwood Medical Area
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.
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.
Mae Reilly, MS, RD, LDN, CNSC
Mae is a senior clinical nutritionist, Board-Certified Nutrition Support Clinician through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In addition to working with patients who require tube feeding and/or TPN (IV nutrition), Mae enjoys helping her patients
achieve and maintain their wellness goals. She has a passion for providing comprehensive nutrition care for cancer prevention, treatment and survivorship. In her free time, Mae enjoys spending time in the kitchen and often helps patients find easy
and delicious ways to incorporate plant-based foods in their everyday lives.
Marla Tryder RD, LDN
Marla is a senior clinical nutritionist at Dana-Farber/NHOH. She has a variety of experience and has been working in oncology for the past three years. Marla has a passion for helping patients with symptom management during treatment.
Hillary Wright, MEd, RD, LDN
Dana-Farber Yawkey Center/Longwood Medical Area
Hillary is a senior clinical nutritionist with over 25 years' experience in oncology nutrition. In addition to her work at Dana-Farber, Hillary is the Director of Nutrition for the Domar Center for Mind Body Health in Waltham, MA. As an educator and writer/author,
Hillary's passion is translating complex nutrition concepts into terms people can understand and implement to optimize health and quality of life. She is also frequently quoted in online and print media, and has presented on a variety of nutrition-related
topics across the US.