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Personal profile
Research Interests
As a psychologist, my research focuses on theory-based behavior change interventions to improve diet and nutrition status and to prevent and treat obesity, in a variety of population groups.
I have a particular interest in the role of novel behaviour-change methods such as habit formation and peer support, and I am keen to explore dietary behaviour change across the life-course, including in preconception, pregnancy and aging populations.
Achievements
I am the Regional Lead for the Association for the Study of Obesity Northern Ireland Network. https://www.aso.org.uk/network/northern-ireland/
I’m an invited member of the Obesity Prevention Steering Group at the Dept of Health NI.
I’m an invited member of the All-Island Obesity Coalition – Safefood http://www.safefood.eu/Professional/Nutrition/All-island-Obesity-Action-Forum/Forum-membership.aspx
I'm a member of the Research Impact Sub-committee for the Division of Health Psychology, and I’m a committee member for the Division of Health Psychology in NI (British Psychological Society).
I regularly contribute to the popular press via articles and interviews (TV and radio).
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Projects
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R6947CPH: Tailored dietary interventions combined with oral rehabilitation in older patients
McKenna, G., Cardwell, C., Clarke, M., McGowan, L., McGuinness, B. & Woodside, J.
28/04/2016 → …
Project: Research
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A whole systems approach to obesity prevention: a rapid synthesis of evidence to inform the Northern Ireland Obesity Prevention Strategy Project Board
McGowan, L. & Breslin, G., 26 Jan 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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A whole systems approach to obesity prevention: a rapid synthesis of evidence to inform the Northern Ireland Obesity Prevention Strategy Project Board
Breslin, G., Wills, W., McGowan, L., Mack, JB., Reynolds, CME. & McAvoy, H., 26 Jan 2023, 48 p.Research output: Other contribution
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Establishing healthy eating ‘habits’: a pilot randomised controlled trial of a habit-based dietary intervention following oral rehabilitation for older adults
Watson, S., McCrum, L-A., McGuinness, B., Cardwell, C., Clarke, M., Woodside, J. V., McKenna, G. & McGowan, L., 01 Feb 2023, In: Nutrients. 15, 3, 21 p., 731.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Preconception health and care policies, strategies and guidelines in the UK and Ireland: a scoping review protocol
Cassinelli, E. H., McKinley, M. C., Kent, L., Eastwood, K-A., Schoenaker, D. A. J. M., Trew, D., Stoikidou, T. & McGowan, L., 05 May 2023, In: BMJ Open. 13, 5, 7 p., e067822.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Integrating the voice of those with lived experience: reflections on personal and public involvement and engagement throughout the research process
McGowan, L., 11 Oct 2022, (Unpublished).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Prizes
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Chair of the British Psychological Society's Division of Health Psychology Northern Ireland
McGowan, Laura (Recipient), 01 Apr 2019
Prize: Election to learned society
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Co-Chair of the UK Preconception Early and Mid-Career Researcher Network
McGowan, Laura (Recipient), 01 Sep 2021
Prize: Appointment
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Co-lead for Psychology and Behavioural Science Content in C25
McGowan, Laura (Recipient), 01 Sep 2020
Prize: Appointment
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Fellow of Higher Education Academy
McGowan, Laura (Recipient), 03 Jul 2020
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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QUB Covid-19 Enabling Research Fund - £10,000
McGowan, Laura (Recipient), 28 Sep 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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BMJ Open (Journal)
Laura McGowan (Peer reviewer)
01 May 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
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PhD External Examiner
Laura McGowan (Examiner)
20 Feb 2023Activity: Examination types › PhD external examination
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PhD External Examiner
Laura McGowan (Examiner)
12 Feb 2023Activity: Examination types › PhD external examination
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SMDBS Away Day 2023
Laura McGowan (Participant)
30 Jan 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) Assessor QUB
Laura McGowan (Examiner)
12 Jan 2023Activity: Examination types › Other examination
Press/Media
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Whole Systems Approach to Obesity Prevention in NI
27/01/2023
2 Media contributions
Press/Media: Research