Lesley Hamill

Lesley Hamill is a Researcher at the Centre for Public Health within the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences at Queen's University Belfast. Her work focuses on human nutrition, public health, and biomarker analysis, with an emphasis on early intervention strategies in educational settings.

Key research projects include the NIHR-funded study (NIHR151295) examining the impact of school meals on secondary school children's nutrition and wellbeing, as well as studies on iodine deficiency in Northern Ireland and its public health implications. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on topics like diabetes management, cardiovascular health, and dietary interventions.

Recent publications highlight her expertise in iodine status, neonatal thyroid function, and strategies to improve fruit and vegetable consumption through behavioral trials. Her work has been cited in policy documents and widely read in academic networks like Mendeley.