Dr. rer.biol.hum. Nicole Erickson
is a Registered Dietitian (USA). She is a Research Scientist and Coordinator of Health Competency at the Comprehensive Cancer Center, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. She spent 5 years at the associated Comprehensive Cancer Center at the Technical Universtiy of Munich before transferring to the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich in 2017. There, she leads the oncology clinical nutrition team, and a research team focusing on supportive care throughout the cancer trajectory. She has made significant contributions to the field of oncology nutrition and patient-centered care throughout her career.
Dr. Erickson is widely recognized for her expertise in nutrition, cancer prevention, patient-centered care, and interdisciplinary supportive care. She has received numerous awards and honors, including the Bavarian Cancer Patient Prize (1st Place) awarded by the Bavarian Cancer Society in November 2022, and the VDD Award for outstanding contributions to the field of dietetics by the German Dietetic Association in 2021, Emerging Dietetic Leader of the Year, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, AODA, 2013, and a Fulbright grant in 1997. Dr. Erickson is actively involved in professional activities and leadership roles, and is, for example, a delegate for the European Cancer Organization Task Force (ECO) and the European Federation of the Associations of Dietitians (EFAD).
Dr. Erickson focuses on establishing a link between nutrition in practice and research. She has authored over 78 publications, including peer-reviewed articles, professional journals, and books, and book chapters. She has also served on editorial boards and is well known for her effective presentations at international and national conferences.
