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Dr. Catherine Hughes is a Senior Lecturer in Public Health Nutrition at Ulster University's School of Biomedical Sciences, within the Faculty of Life & Health Sciences. She holds a PhD in Human Nutrition (2010) and is a Registered Nutritionist (Public Health) with the Association for Nutrition. Her research focuses on nutrition and healthy aging, leading initiatives like the Centre for Excellence in Nutrition and Ageing (CENA) and coordinating the TUDA study involving 5,000 older adults. She has secured over £3.5M in research grants and published extensively in high-impact journals.
Education:
- PhD in Human Nutrition, Ulster University (2010)
- PGCE in Science Education, Liverpool John Moores University (2003)
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Liverpool John Moores University (2002)
Research Interests: Her work examines dietary interventions in Parkinson’s disease, B-vitamin metabolism, and the role of nutrition in mitigating age-related diseases. Key areas include one-carbon metabolism, bone health, cognitive decline, and vitamin deficiencies in aging populations.
Awards & Grants:
- 2024 Distinguished Researcher Award, Ulster University
- Over £3.5M in research grants secured
- Editorial roles for Nutrition Research Reviews and Frontiers in Nutrition
Labs & Teams: Leads CENA and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on the TUDA study, exploring nutrition's impact on aging-related conditions. Active in the Dementia Research Network and NICHE initiatives.
