Rebecca Denniss

Dr. Rebecca Denniss is a University Teacher in the School of Psychology at the University of Sheffield, affiliated with the Interdisciplinary Centre of the Social Sciences (ICOSS). She holds a BSc, MSc, and PhD in relevant fields. Her research focuses on brain injury, neurodegeneration, and the role of micronutrients and gut health in cognitive function, with an emphasis on neurorehabilitation strategies. She has contributed to studies on micronutrient interventions' cognitive benefits and the impact of vitamins on brain trauma recovery.

Her publications explore topics like traumatic brain injury mechanisms, sports-related concussion implications, and practical assessments of executive functions via tasks like cooking. She leads teaching for the PSY1005 module on research methodology in psychology. While not currently accepting PhD students, her work bridges neuroscience, nutrition, and clinical rehabilitation, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to cognitive health challenges.