Human Nutrition and Exercise Research Centre

Hat trick for Dr Fiona Malcomson!
Congratulations to Fiona Malcomson on winning the John A. Milner prize for the best poster by a Post-Doctoral Fellow
Fiona won the John A. Milner at the American Institute for Cancer Research conference in the USA ( https://www.aicr.org/research/aicr-research-conference/ ). This is the 3rd time that Fiona has won this award – a hat trick that has never been bettered!

AICR Research Conference 2022 31 OCTOBER – 02 NOVEMBER 2022 Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia & Online

Vacancy: Research Assistant / Research Associate

A vacancy has arisen within the CALIPER project team at Newcaslte University.

The CALIPER project is investigating whether aspects of diet and lifestyle are associated with risk of developing cancer and, in those who have cancer, survival. The project involves analysis of data from the UK Biobank. You will work alongside academics and researchers at Newcastle and Glasgow Universities to deliver the project; the collaboration has already resulted in a number of conference abstracts and papers in high quality journals.

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Professor John Mathers ([email protected]) or Professor Linda Sharp ([email protected]) for an informal discussion.

Full details of the post can be found at:
https://jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastle-Research-Assistant-Research-Associate/856683501/

Closing Date: 20 October 2022

Research Assistant / Research Associate Research Assistant / Research Associate

We are delighted to announce the publication in The Lancet Planetary Health of the article “The EAT–Lancet reference diet and cognitive function across the life course”. This article is from an ILSI Europe working group that included John Mathers. You can read the article here: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(22)00123-1/fulltext

A trial in people with high hereditary risk of a wide range of cancers has shown a major preventive effect from resistant starch, found in a range of foods such as oats and slightly green bananas.

It can also be found in breakfast cereal, cooked and cooled pasta and rice, peas and beans.

Read the full press release at:

First trial to prove a diet supplement can prevent hereditary cancer A trial in people with high hereditary risk of a wide range of cancers has shown a major preventive effect from resistant starch, found in a range of foods such as oats and slightly green bananas.

NuGo Week 2022 will be held in Tarragona, Spain. ️Deadline for abstracts submission for oral presentations is now extended!! 15th June 2022🗓️
Early bird registration deadline 4th July‼️

NuGOweek 2022 LIVE in Tarragona, Spain » NuGO NuGOweek 2022 LIVE in Tarragona, Spain Update 24th May 2022 NuGOweek 2022 – 18th edition ! Registration and abstract submission is open! “ Food bioactives for disease prevention – From mechanisms to chrononutrition ” The 18th edition of the NuGOweek will be held LIVE in Tarragona, Spain from...

Welcome to Steven Thirkle who has recently joined Newcastle University as a Research Associate and is working in the Population Health Sciences Institute with Sheena Ramsay and Emma Adams, on a collaborative project co-producing multi-agency pathways that are trauma-informed to support people experiencing homelessness in accessing appropriate health and social care at the right time.

FREE conference organised jointly by the Nutrition Society and the Sabri Ülker Foundation. Nutrition for healthcare professionals: achieving healthcare through diet - 25th & 26th May 2022. https://nutritionforhealthcareprofessionals.org/

On behalf of Prof Ashley Adamson, I am circulating the details below regarding the vacancy for a Reader/Chair in Behavioural Science. The closing date is 20th March 2022, interviews scheduled for 29th April 2022.

Professor/Reader of Behavioural Science Professor/Reader of Behavioural Science

Laura Haigh, Colette Kirk and David Bourne are all undertaking research towards their PhD degrees with us. They will be giving a joint presentation at our HNRC/NEM-Theme seminar series, on Monday 7 March, 1-2pm.
Information regarding the seminar, and further details of Laura, Colette and David’s interests can be found at: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/hnrc/events/seminars/ and https://www.ncl.ac.uk/healthier-lives/news/current-events/ .

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Please take note of the Deputy Director – Chief Nutritionist vacancy: https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?vxsys=4&vxvac=181207

Congratulations to Dr Abrar Babateen who has won the Newcastle University Medical Sciences Doctoral Prize for her PhD thesis entitled “Dietary Nitrate in Vascular and Brain Health”. Abrar was supervised by Dr Mario Siervo (now at the University of Nottingham), Dr Gerry O’Brien and Prof John Mathers.

We are delighted to announce that Dr Oliver Shannon has been appointed to the post of Lecturer for Human Nutrition and Ageing.
Oliver will take up his new post in the New Year. He said: 'I'm delighted to accept the position of Lecturer in Human Nutrition & Ageing at Newcastle University. I'm looking forward to working as part of collegiate and supportive team to carry out research and teaching in the area of nutrition for healthy ageing'.