Dr Francesca Tabacchi
PhD oncology dietetics, MSc, RD HCPC DT30333
School of Sport, Nutrition and Allied Health Professions

Role
I am Lecturer in Dietetics and Placement Lead for the Master in Dietetics.
I am a HCPC Registered Dietitian with a clinical background.
I am also Chair of the BDA palliative care subgroup and committee member of the EFAD oncology network.
Areas of expertise
Clinical dietetics with a particular expertise in the following areas:
- Oncology
- Neurological diseases
- Elderly populations
- Nutrition support
I am a HCPC Registered Dietitian with a clinical background.
I am also Chair of the BDA palliative care subgroup and committee member of the EFAD oncology network.
Areas of expertise
Clinical dietetics with a particular expertise in the following areas:
- Oncology
- Neurological diseases
- Elderly populations
- Nutrition support
Teaching and supervision
Modules taught
Courses
MSc Dietetics
Modules taught
Module leader (year 2024-2025):
DIET7003
DIET7002
DIET7004
Module leader (year 2025-2026):
DIET7002
DIET7004
DIET7005
NUTR5006
Supervision
MSc Dietetics dissertations and Bachelor’s in nutrition dissertations
Research Students
MSc Dietetics
Modules taught
Module leader (year 2024-2025):
DIET7003
DIET7002
DIET7004
Module leader (year 2025-2026):
DIET7002
DIET7004
DIET7005
NUTR5006
Supervision
MSc Dietetics dissertations and Bachelor’s in nutrition dissertations
Research Students
