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Joanne Forster is a Senior Research Assistant and Lab Manager at the BPNRC within Northumbria University's School of Psychology and Sport Sciences. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from Northumbria University (2006) and is a trained phlebotomist. Her research focuses on the effects of dietary supplements on stress, cognitive performance, and mood, with a particular emphasis on natural extracts like lemon verbena, coffeeberry, and saffron.
Education:
- BSc (Hons) Psychology, Northumbria University, 2006
- A Level Qualifications, 2003
Research Interests:
Joanne's work explores how nutraceuticals influence psychological states and physiological responses. Her studies often employ randomized controlled trials to assess supplement efficacy in clinical and sub-clinical populations. Key areas include stress mitigation, hyperactivity in children, and cognitive enhancement via botanical extracts.
Publications:
Her recent articles investigate acute and chronic effects of supplements on cognitive function, mood, and sleep patterns. Notable studies include trials on lemon verbena's impact on ADHD-like behaviors and omega-3 fatty acids' role in sleep regulation.
Lab Management:
As Lab Manager at BPNRC, Joanne oversees biological sample processing and coordinates multi-disciplinary research projects involving blood analysis and psychosocial stress modeling.
