Northern Ireland Centre for Food and Health

News & Events

Year 2012
	University of Ulster Research Reveals Vitamin Link to Curbing Blood Pressure University of Ulster nutrition experts say that one in ten people in Northern Ireland, depending on their genes, could significantly lower their blood pressure and, in turn, their risk of heart disease and stroke by increasing their intake of vitamin B2, which is found in dairy products. more 10th May 2012 Listen to the PodCast here
	Research on the anticancer activity of Irish seaweed wins first prize at the international NutraMara conference held in Dublin 25-26th April 2012. A study conducted by Ms Sonja Nitecki, a PhD student within the Northern Ireland Centre for Food and Health (NICHE) at the University of Ulster won joint first prise at the international ‘NutraMara’ conference which was held in Dublin on the 25-26th April 2012. Sonja’s study showed a reduction in colorectal cancer cell proliferation in cells that were supplemented with extract material from Irish seaweed. The tested seaweed species included brown kelp (Ascophyllum nodosum),oarweed (Laminaria digitata), a common dulse (Palmaria palmata) and a green sea lettuce (Ulva intestinalis). It has been reported that the dietary consumption of some seaweed may have anti-cancer properties. These results add to the growing evidence that Irish sourced seaweeds may have potential in reducing risk factors associated with cancer. The conference, which was attended by over 130 people from across the world, was opened by the President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, who in his speech expressed appreciation of research on marine bioactives and acknowledged the significance of scientific discoveries in attaining international recognition for the nation. Further information on research within NutraMara can be found at www.nutramara.ie.
	So Much Knowledge, So Little Change: Enhancing Our Ability to Persuade the Public to Respond to Evidence Based Recommendations for Nutrition and Physical Activity Date: 8-9 March 2012 Time: 9.30 am - 2.15 pm Venue: H215, University of Ulster, Coleraine Campus Overall learning objective: to understand the development, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition and health campaigns for behaviour change. To confirm your place, please contact Dr Alison Gallagher am.gallagher@ulster.ac.uk or Miss Shauna Harte s.harte@ulster.ac.uk before 2 March 2012.
	Food Safety: challenges in risk assessment, management & communication Date: 20-21 June 2012 This 1½ day master class will be delivered by Hans Verhagen (Visiting Professor, RIVM Bilthoven), a leading expert in the area of food toxicology and food safety, together with Dr Barbara Stewart-Knox from NICHE. The purpose of this master class is to provide participants with an understanding of risk assessment of foods and nutrition, and to provide insight as to how various stakeholders can work to improve the assessment and management of food safety risk. Those interested in attending should contact Dr Alison Gallagher am.gallagher@ulster.ac.uk or Miss Shauna Harte s.harte@ulster.ac.uk by 14 June 2012.
Year 2011
	Grass-Fed Beef And Lamb Can Have Human Health Benefits Beef cattle and lambs reared on grass rather than cereals can have potential health benefits for humans eating the meat. more 21st June 2011
	PhD for strawberry breakthrough An academic who proved the cancer fighting potential of strawberries will be awarded a PhD at the University of Ulster’s first graduation ceremony of the summer. more 27th June 2011
	The Northern Ireland Centre for Food and Health, University of Ulster in association with The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland invites you to the ANNUAL DAIRY COUNCIL NUTRITION LECTURE “New Directions in Sports Nutrition” by Professor Ron Maughan BSc PhD, Professor of Sport and Exercise Nutrition, Loughborough University At: 7.00pm On: Wednesday 9 November 2011 In: Lecture Theatre 8, Coleraine campus RSVP (acceptance only) by 2 November 2011 events@ulster.ac.uk
	Masterclass in Nutrition Series Personalised Nutrition: Opportunities for the Food Industry Date: 30 November 2011 Venue: Riverside Theatre, University of Ulster, Coleraine campus This master class is open to all those currently working/studying within the area of food, nutrition and health and we particularly welcome those working within the local food industry. Attendance is free and will be on a first come basis. To confirm your place or further information please contact: Dr Alison Gallagher (am.gallagher@ulster.ac.uk) or Ms Shauna Harte (s.harte@ulster.ac.uk) before 24 November 2011.
	NICHE Team Raises £2300 for Community Rescue Service Friends and colleagues of the late Karen Coyles have raised £2300 to help the Community Rescue Service (CRS). more 20th December 2011
	University of Ulster Research Funding Up £2 million Academics at the University of Ulster were awarded approximately £14million in research grants for the academic year 2010/11 – almost £2 million up on the previous year, despite the economic downturn. more 8th August 2011
Year 2010
	Ulster Research Probes Low-Dose Folic Acid Effectiveness. A LOW DOSE of folic acid roughly equal to the added intake from food fortification policies in the USA and elsewhere can lower homocysteine levels as effectively as doses two to four times higher, according to University of Ulster research.more 30th December 2010
	Distinguished Teaching Fellowship (Team Award) Dr Aine McKillop, Dr Jacqueline O’Connor DR AINE McKillop and Dr Jacqueline O’Connor from the School of Biomedical Sciences in the Faculty of Life and Health Sciences have a long and successful record of leadership in teaching and learning at Ulster. Today they received a Distinguished Teaching Fellowship in recognition of their workmore 16th December 2010
	Researchers Look For Lupus Solution 25th November 2010
	Dietary Advice for Pregnancy ‘Needs Reviewed’ 25th November 2010
	Double Delight For Dietetics Students 28th June 2010
	Top Nutritionists Come To Ulster 16th June 2010
	Screening Tool To STAMP out Under-Nutrition 28th May 2010
	Natural Treatment For Uncontrolled Weight Loss 8th April 2010
	New Study Proves Larger Portions Expand Waistlines 21st January 2010
	University of Ulster Research Generates Over £29 Million For NI 21st January 2010
Year 2009
	University of Ulster Leads Fight Against Bone Disease 29th September 2009
	Babies At Risk From Mothers’ Vitamin D Deficiency 21st September 2009
	Ulster Research Investigates Obesity and Psychological Well-Being 29th July 2009
	Ulster Technician Hits All the Right Notes 26th February 2009
Year 2008
	Multi-Vitamins May Offer Hope to Kidney Disease Patients 17th November 2008
	£7.7m for University of Ulster Cross-Border Research 6th November 2008
	Research to Explore Benefits of Calcium Supplements on Bone Health 27th October 2008
	Gene Tests Get Thumbs Up – Ulster Research 22nd September 2008
	No Sun Is No Fun For Your Health - Ulster Researcher 18th September 2008
	Feel Good Food 1st July 2008