Jayne Woodside

Professor Jayne Woodside is a faculty member at the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences (Queen's University Belfast), focusing on nutrition research. Her work at the Centre for Public Health and Institute for Global Food Security examines diet-lifestyle-disease interactions, particularly cardiovascular and cognitive health.

• Research Pillars: Dietary intervention studies, biomarker validation, behavior change strategies, sustainable diets
• Teaching: Micronutrients in Health and Disease, Sign Language, and Health Issues for Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals

Research Focus: Using biomarkers to assess dietary intake, conducting clinical trials on whole-food approaches, and developing interventions for long-term dietary change. Current projects span Cardiovascular Health, Cognitive Aging, Food Policy, and Sustainable Diets.

Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes plant-based diets, dietary biomarkers, epigenetic pathways in kidney disease, and workplace nutrition interventions. Her team investigates intersections between food sustainability, public health, and behavioral science.

Awards:

• Dental Health Foundation Award (2021)
• Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (2016)
• IADR Irish Division Hatton Award (2019)
• Organisational Achievement Award (2010)

PhD Supervision: Active in mentoring research on cardiovascular nutrition, cognitive aging, and international dietary patterns. Current projects in Jordan and the UK examine micronutrient bioavailability and behavioral interventions.