Crystal Haskell-Ramsay

Crystal Haskell-Ramsay is a Professor of Biological Psychology at Northumbria University, serving as Postgraduate Research Lead for the Psychology Department and Deputy Lead of the Health and Wellbeing Group. Her research focuses on nutrition's impact on cognition and wellbeing, with expertise in neurocognitive effects of dietary compounds like (poly)phenols from coffee, cocoa, berries, and nuts. She leads undergraduate teaching in Health Psychology and supervises students at all academic levels.

Education:

• PhD in Psychology (2008)
• Second PhD in Psychology (2003)
• BSc (Hons) Psychology (2001)

Research Interests:

• Biobehavioral effects of dietary compounds
• Individual differences in nutritional response
• Stress-nutrition-wellbeing interplay
• Gender-specific nutritional challenges
• Food insecurity and youth wellbeing
• Lifespan nutrition for women's health

Grants & Projects:

• £11,598 National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) grant (2021-2022) for studying 'Girls' experiences in alternative education'

Key Contributions:

• Over 15 years of cognitive performance assessment
• Systematic reviews on nutritional interventions for menopause and sleep
• Leading studies on multivitamin supplementation and mood
• Advocacy for addressing food insecurity in adolescents

Research Groups:

• Health and Wellbeing Group (Deputy Lead)
• Northumbria's Psychology Research Peaks