Matt is currently a Research Dietitian in ICU Research at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. Beyond his work in research, he also works in private practice specialising in bariatric surgery and nutrition in weight management and diabetes, in addition to previously working as a Sports Dietitian for the Adelaide United’s Women’s team.

He is driven by over 15 years of clinical research expertise in the ICU and passion to further the literature on the role of nutrition in recovery. Matt is proud of several research publications, in particular a study evaluating muscle protein synthesis in critically ill patients; as well as a multi-centre study published in JPEN evaluating the use of high protein enteral formula in critically ill patients.

Now halfway through his PhD, Matt is currently exploring the effect of augmented enteral protein on clinical outcomes in critically ill patients (TARGET Protein Trial), aimed for publication later this year. He received the AuSPEN Research Grant in 2022 for a sub-study stemming from this original research, evaluating the effect of augmented enteral protein on skeletal muscle mass measured by ultrasound and CT scan.

For those who are interested in looking to embark on PhD studies, Matt encourages connecting with good mentors and getting into a field you are passionate about.

Matt is more than happy to connect on social media, you can find him here:
•   Instagram: @msummo2
•   Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/matt-summers-b07492119