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  • Biotechnology

    Biotechnology

    Biotechnology

    This research comprises of the use of biotechnology to produce carotenoids.

  • Chemistry and Biochemistry

    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.

  • Eye Health and Function

    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
    naturally occurring plant pigments known as carotenoids.

  • Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacovigilence Research

    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…

  • Mental Health Research

    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.

  • Cancer Research

    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.

  • Human Enhancement and Drug Research

    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)”.

  • Clinical Nutrition Research

    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…

  • Cognitive Function Research

    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.

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