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Personal profile
Career
- Research Associate in Nutrition: University of East Anglia (2015-present)
- Research Assistant in Nutrition: University of East Anglia (2012-2015)
- Research Assistant: St George’s Medical School, London (2011-2012)
- Research Nutritionist: TNS-BMRB / School Food Trust, London (2010-2011)
- Dietary Assessment Assistant: Medical Research Council, Human Nutrition Research, Cambridge (2008-2009)
Qualifications
- MSc Nutrition and Food Science: University of Reading, 2010
- BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Nutrition: University of Bedfordshire, 2007
Key Research Interests
I joined the UEA in 2012 to work within the Department of Nutrition and Preventive Medicine. During my time at UEA I have worked on a number of human randomised control trials, with a focus on research within the area of diet and healthy aging, in particular cognition and cardiovascular health.
- MedEx-UK (Alzheimer’s Research UK funded): A Randomised Controlled Trial investigating the feasibility of a multi-domain intervention to increase Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) Score and Physical Activity (PA) of older UK adults who are at above average risk of dementia. (2018-2020)
- CANN (Centre of Nutrition Memory and Learning, CNLM, University of Illinois funded): A Randomised Controlled Trial in ‘At Risk’ Humans investigating the Cognitive Benefits of Combined Flavonoid/Fatty Acid and Underlying Mechanisms of Action: The Cognitive Aging Nutrition and Neurogenesis (CANN) trial. (2015-2017)
- NU-AGE (EC-funded European project): New dietary strategies addressing the specific needs of the elderly population for healthy ageing in Europe. (2012-2015)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Extension
Mioshi, E., Crozier, K., Farquhar, M., Hornberger, M., Mioshi, E., Sanderson, K., Wagner, A., Burrows, S., Franks, L., Gardener, C., Gillings, R., Grotz, J., Miners, L., Beresford, P., Cameron, R., Peryer, G. & Risebro, H.
National Institute for Health and Care Research
1/10/24 → 31/03/26
Project: Research
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ARC Ageing and Multi-morbidity theme
Hornberger, M., Bhattacharya, D., Wright, D. & Gillings, R.
National Institute for Health and Care Research
1/10/19 → 30/09/24
Project: Research
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NuBrain: UK Consortium for Optimal Nutrition for Healthy Brain Ageing
1/09/19 → 31/01/24
Project: Research
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Diet, physical activity and dementia risk in UK adults: Epidemiology and MedEx feasibility study
Minihane, A., Berry, N., Hanson, S., Hardeman, W., Hornberger, M., Savva, G. & Gillings, R.
1/01/18 → 31/12/21
Project: Research
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Effects of the COVID-19 associated United Kingdom lockdown on physical activity in older adults at high risk of cardiovascular disease: a mixed methods perspective from the MedEx-UK multicenter trial
Elsworthy, R. J., Jong, S. T., Hanson, S., Shannon, O. M., Jennings, A., Gillings, R., Siervo, M., Hornberger, M., Hardeman, W., Mathers, J. C., Minihane, A-M. & Aldred, S., 9 May 2024, In: Frontiers in Public Health. 12, 1371453.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The impact of spatial orientation changes on driving behavior in healthy aging
Morrissey, S., Jeffs, S., Gillings, R., Khondoker, M., Patel, M., Fisher-Morris, M., Manley, E. & Hornberger, M., Mar 2024, In: Journals of Gerontology Series B-Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences. 79, 3, gbad188.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A combined DHA-rich fish oil and cocoa flavanols intervention does not improve cognition or brain structure in older adults with memory complaints: Results from the CANN randomized, controlled parallel-design study
Vauzour, D., Scholey, A., White, D. J., Cohen, N. J., Cassidy, A., Gillings, R., Irvine, M. A., Kay, C. D., Kim, M., King, R., Legido-Quigley, C., Potter, J. F., Schwarb, H. & Minihane, A-M., Aug 2023, In: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 118, 2, p. 369-381 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effects of a short-term Mediterranean diet on mental health, cognition and cerebral blood flow in UK adults: MediMood study protocol
Esgunoglu, L., Liaquat, M., Gillings, R., Lazar, A., Brooks, J., Penny, W., Hornberger, M., Jennings, A. & Minihane, A-M., 25 Dec 2023, In: Alzheimer's and Dementia. 19, S23, e074649.Research output: Contribution to journal › Abstract › peer-review
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Process evaluation of a Mediterranean diet and exercise intervention among an older at-risk UK-based population
Jong, S., Jennings, A., Shannon, O. M., Gillings, R., Hanson, S., Lee, V., Hardeman, W. & Minihane, A-M., 2022, p. 555. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper