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Dr. Majella O'Keeffe is a researcher focused on obesity prevention and management across the lifecourse. Her work integrates public health nutrition interventions with clinical strategies to address maternal, infant, childhood, and adolescent health. She has contributed to global health initiatives in Kenya and Brazil through collaborative projects funded by organizations like the MRC and NIHR. Key projects include the Health Kiosks in Markets (HEKIMA) feasibility study in Kenya and health promotion programs for Indigenous youths in Brazil.
- Research Interests: Obesity prevention, nutrition interventions, maternal/child health, metabolic outcomes
- Recent Projects: HEKIMA (2019-2023), Brazilian Adolescent Health (2018-2021), NASH Research (2018-2021)
Her publications analyze obesity management strategies, cardiovascular outcomes in children, and phenylketonuria dietary protocols. She actively collaborates with international teams to advance SDGs related to good health and well-being (SDG 3) and sustainable cities (SDG 11).
