Pathway Contributor: Yvonne Jeanes

PhD RD

Dr Yvonne Jeanes , a registered dietitian since 2000, is a Principal lecturer in Clinical Nutrition at the University of Roehampton, London. After completing her BSc degree in Nutrition and Dietetics she went on to complete a PhD investigating vitamin E requirements in people with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease at the University of Surrey, UK. Her healthcare background includes working as a senior dietitian. At Roehampton, Yvonne coordinated the MSc Clinical Nutrition for healthcare professionals for several years. Yvonne has developed and led research in dietary aspects for women with PCOS for over 10 years. Research is driven by the aim to enhance the evidence base for dietetics practice. She has authored several book chapters on the dietary management of PCOS. Yvonne has presented research findings at national and international conferences, published in peer reviewed journals and invited speaker on several occasions.