Philippa Jackson

Philippa Jackson is an Associate Professor of Biological Psychology and Director of the Brain, Performance and Nutrition Research Centre at Northumbria University. She serves as Impact Lead on the Research and Knowledge Exchange Committee in the Department of Psychology. Her research focuses on the relationship between dietary components (nutrients, whole foods, supplements) and brain function/behavior, particularly investigating omega-3 fatty acids' effects on cognition, sleep, stress, and well-being across the lifespan. She has expertise in conducting large-scale randomized controlled trials, collaborating closely with industry partners.

Education: PhD in Psychology (2010), BSc (Hons) Psychology (2003).

Research Interests: Bioactive lipids' neurocognitive impacts, individual differences in supplementation responses, and essential nutrients' role in sleep regulation. Current projects include investigating differential effects of omega-3 isomers (DHA vs. EPA) and developing nutritional interventions for cognitive enhancement.

Student Supervision: Currently guiding PhD candidates Ben Hughes (gaming performance and Nepalese Pepper) and Jessica Greener (dietary phospholipids and brain health).

Awards: None explicitly listed in provided text.

Key Contributions: Over 10 peer-reviewed articles since 2021, with emphasis on plant extracts (mango leaf, coffeeberry), nutraceuticals, and marine oils' effects on human cognition and physiology. Active in translational research bridging nutritional science and clinical applications.