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Professor Jo Harrold is Dean for the Department of Psychology at the University of Liverpool. A leading behavioural neuroendocrinologist, her work focuses on appetite regulation, obesity treatment, and the psychological mechanisms underlying eating behavior. Her research spans from neurobiological factors in energy balance to maternal mental health impacts on infant feeding.
- Principal investigator in industry-funded SWITCH trial (American Beverage Association)
- Key collaborator in European cohort studies (SWEET project)
- Active contributor to environmental lifecycle assessments of sweetener-containing products
Research interests center on:
- Appetite regulation - Neurobiological and psychological mechanisms
- Obesity treatment - Pharmacological and behavioral interventions
- Infant feeding practices - Early life nutrition impacts
- Food advertising effects - On children's dietary behaviors
Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on sweetener impacts on metabolism (5/15 articles), maternal health research (4/15), and appetite measurement methodologies (6/15). Current industry collaborations emphasize weight management solutions while maintaining strict conflict-of-interest declarations.
Grants include projects funded by:
- European Commission (2018-2024)
- American Beverage Association (2014-2028)
- UK Department of Health (2022)
- Science and Technology Facilities Council (2019)
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