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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Leeds, Main
Full Time
Oct 2026
3 Year
The Nutrition and Behaviour (NAB) Research Group is part of our Human Appetite Research Unit (HARU). The work of the NAB group is focussed on the effects of foods and food components including breakfast, polyphenols, phospholipids, dietary fibre, minerals and bioactives on: Objectively measured cognitive performance, Stress responsivity and resilience, Appetite control and body weight management, Glycaemic response, Subjective symptoms, including psychological and physical wellbeing and Gut microbiota and digestive function. Key research interests include the effects of breakfast on cognitive, academic/learning and behavioural outcomes (in class, at home), the impact of metabolic disorders including phenylketonuria (PKU), diabetes (gestational and T2DM), cystic fibrosis on cognitive function and health, dietary interventions for healthy ageing, obesity, T2DM and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Accommodation (Self-catered En suite) - Starts £175 Per week
