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Dr Leane Hoey graduated from Ulster University with a BSc (Hons) Consumer Studies, followed by a MSc and a PhD in Human Nutrition. Leane worked as a Researcher in the area of B-vitamins, within the Nutrition Innovation Centre for Food and Health (NICHE) on a range of externally funded research projects between 2002-2013. She is currently a Lecturer in Human Nutrition within the School of Biomedical Sciences at Ulster University.
Leane’s research interest is focussed on B-vitamins involved in one-carbon metabolism and their effect on health outcomes, predominantly in older adults. Of note, she was involved in the co-ordination of the TUDA study (the Trinity, Ulster Department of Agriculture Aging Cohort study); a large study conducted on the island of Ireland on gene-nutrient interactions and diseases of aging. She is also interested in food fortification with B-vitamins.
Leane’s teaching interests include nutrition and health claims, food choice and consumer behaviour, nutrition through the lifecycle and dietary assessment. Leane is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and member of the Nutrition Society.
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Analysis of Risk Factors and Diagnosis for Anxiety Disorder in Older People with the Aid of Artificial Intelligence: Observational Study
Wang, J., Black, M., Rankin, D., Wallace, J., Hughes, C., Hoey, L., Moore, A., Tobin, J., Zhang, M., Ng, J., Horigan, G., Carlin, P., McCarroll, K., Cunningham, C., McNulty, H. & Molloy, A., 20 Mar 2024, (Published online) 31st Irish Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science. IEEEResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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B-Vitamin Biomarkers in Relation to Immune Function in Older Adults: Preliminary Analysis from the TUDA Study
Shabbir, U., McNulty, H., Hughes, C., Caffrey, A., Clements, M., Dooley, J. & Hoey, L., 6 Feb 2024, (Published online) Proceedings of The 14th European Nutrition Conference FENS 2023). MDPI, Vol. 91. p. 1-2 2 p. 285. (Proceedings).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Impact of Nutrition Intervention on Mental Health Outcomes in Adults: Preliminary Evidence from a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Montgomery, L., McNulty, H., Ward, M., Gordon, S., Clements, M., Hoey, L. & Hughes, C., 18 Feb 2024, (Published online) In: The 14th European Nutrition Conference FENS 2023. 91, 1, p. 1-2 2 p., 324.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
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Nutrition-Related Factors and the Progression of Metabolic Syndrome Characteristics over Time in Older Adults: Analysis of the TUDA Cohort
Lyons, O. C., Kerr, M. A., Flynn, M. A. T., Hoey, L., Hughes, C. F., Ward, M. & McNulty, H., 1 Feb 2024, (Published online) Proceedings, FENS 2023. FENS 2023 ed. Vol. 91. p. 1-2 2 p. (Proceedings: The 14th European Nutrition Conference FENS 2023).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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201 Prevalence of osteoporosis based on DXA criteria in large sample of older Irish adults attending GP or outpatient services
Fitzpatrick, D., Lannon, R., Laird, E., Ward, M., Hoey, L., Hughes, C. F., Strain, J. J., Cunningham, C., McNulty, H., Molloy, A. M. & McCarroll, K., 14 Sept 2023, In: Age and Ageing. 52, Supplement_3, afad156.172.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
Activities
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The Nuts & Bolts of Nutrition and Health
Catherine Hughes (Organiser & Speaker), Leane Hoey (Speaker), Kirsty Pourshahidi (Speaker), Emeir Mc Sorley (Speaker), Caomhan Logue (Speaker), Holly Neill (Organiser), Bethany Duffy (Organiser) & Lauren Devine (Organiser)
22 Feb 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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A Strategic NICHE Research Collaboration Meeting
William Snelling (Organiser), Helene Mc Nulty (Participant), James Dooley (Participant), Nigel Ternan (Participant), Leane Hoey (Participant), Catherine Hughes (Participant), Paul Cotter (Participant) & Roy Sleator (Participant)
2 Mar 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...