Lisa Martin, PhD, RD
Alberta Health Services

Dr. Lisa Martin is a Research & Evaluation Lead for Nutrition Services at Alberta Health Services, and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Alberta. In her role she bridges the gap between academic research and provincial healthcare delivery, supporting evidence-based nutrition care. Dr. Martin is a Registered Dietitian and holds a Ph.D. in Nutrition and Metabolism. She has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications and has been an invited speaker at numerous national and international conferences. Her work focuses on using real-world data and implementation science to study malnutrition, develop diagnostic tools, and improve nutrition care. She leads the analysis and evaluation of malnutrition care pathways using provincial medical record data to evaluate documentation practices, pathway adherence, and quality indicators to inform system-level quality improvement initiatives. A key aspect of her work includes designing and supporting provincial practice change initiatives across practice settings. Dr. Martin’s work aims to improve health outcomes through evidence-based nutrition practice.