معرفی
Helene Mc Nulty is a Professor of Nutritional Science at the School of Biomedical Sciences, Ulster University. Her research focuses on the role of B-vitamins, folic acid, and riboflavin in health outcomes such as cardiovascular disease, mental health disorders, and pregnancy complications. She leads projects like the TUDA study investigating aging-related health issues. Her work bridges nutritional science with public health policy, emphasizing evidence-based interventions. Key collaborations include studies on schizophrenia epidemiology and bone health mechanisms.
- Key Roles: Full Professor, Biomedical Sciences Research Lead
- Affiliations: Faculty of Life & Health Sciences, Ulster University
Research Interests: Her work spans nutrient metabolism, epigenetic effects of vitamins, and translational studies linking nutrition to chronic diseases. She explores how dietary patterns and vitamin deficiencies impact aging populations, mental health, and maternal-child health. Recent studies focus on folic acid's role in schizophrenia prevention and riboflavin's influence on hypertension.
Publications Trends: Over 240 articles since 1995, with recent emphasis on multi-omics approaches, clinical trials, and population-level interventions. Her 2025 studies highlight novel findings in comorbidity patterns and machine learning applications in health data.
- Grants/Consultancy: Active in EU Horizon projects (AWARE, Food4PD) and NIHR-funded initiatives
- Advising: Supervises 9 PhD researchers including Sophie Haggerwood (dementia analytics) and Emily Krueger (maternal nutrition)
Labs/Teams: Leads the Nutritional Epidemiology Lab and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on VALID (Vitamin and Ageing) projects.
