Biotechnology
Biotechnology
This research comprises of the use of biotechnology to produce carotenoids.
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Chemistry and Biochemistry
Chemistry and Biochemistry
This research has developed methodology for blood and tissue assessment of nutrition (e.g .omega 3 fatty acids and carotenoids), and this unique analytical process is used to support the clinical trials conducted by the Macular Pigment Research Group and the cognitive function research.
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Eye Health and Function
Eye Health and Function
The Macular Pigment Research Group (MPRG) within the NRCI has studied the role of nutrition for optimising visual
function and the prevention of blindness. The focus of this research is on
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Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacovigilence Research
Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacovigilence Research
This research is registered on the European Network of Centres for Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacovigilance(ENCePP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA). ENCePP is aimed at further strengthening and monitoring of the benefit: risk balance of medicinal products by facilitating the…
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Mental Health Research
Mental Health Research
This research strand studies mental health with an emphasis on epilepsy, and concept gender. This research strand will explore the role of nutrition for mental health.
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Cancer Research
Cancer Research
Research in this strand also refers to the identification of biomarkers that are influenced by cancer and its treatment, and the impact of radiotherapy on quality of life. This work includes the study of symptoms, causation and management for patients with cancer.
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Human Enhancement and Drug Research
Human Enhancement and Drug Research
This research focusses on the use, misuse and dependence of drugs and medicines by humans. A funded study in this area is “An Ethnopharmacological Study on the Injecting Use of Performance and Image Enhancing Drugs (PIED)”.
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Clinical Nutrition Research
Clinical Nutrition Research
This strand researches a range of areas of health care staff and workers suffering with mental illnesses. These include health care staff engagement, relationships and boundaries; work related stress in health care staff and social workers; integration of mental health services; maternity…
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Cognitive Function Research
Cognitive Function Research
Cognitive Function Research - This research strand uses specialised technology to study the link between human nutrition (e.g. omega 3 fatty acids and carotenoids) and cognitive function, with an emphasis on prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.