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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 → 31/08/2019
Project: Research
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Raising the issue of excess weight in the pre-pregnancy period: Having supportive and non-stigmatizing conversations with patients
McGowan, L. & McClelland, J., 04 Apr 2022, In: International Journal of Birth and Parent Education. 9, 2, p. 35-40 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A real-world example of using personal and public involvement to develop a healthy eating and physical activity intervention for pregnant women
McClelland, J., McGowan, L., Gallagher, D., Moore, S., Beeken, R. J., Cardwell, C., Croker, H., Eastwood, K-A., O'Neill, C., O'Neill, R., Woodside, J. & McKinley, M., 17 Aug 2021.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Nutrition and Oral Health
McKenna, G., Forde, C., McKinley, M., Woodside, J., Nugent, A., May, J., Srinivasan, M., Leles, C., Schimmel, M., Wallace, M., Winning, L., Moore, C., Hayes, M., DaMata, C., Burke, F. M. & McGowan, L., 2021, Springer.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Strategies for Changing Dietary Behaviour
McGowan, L., 25 Sep 2021, Nutrition and Oral Health. McKenna, G. (ed.). Springer, p. 73–82Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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The feasibility of a peer support intervention to encourage adoption and maintenance of a Mediterranean diet in established community groups at increased CVD risk: the TEAM-MED EXTEND study: a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial
O'Neill, R. F., McGowan, L., McEvoy, C. T., Wallace, S. M., Moore, S. E., McKinley, M. C., Kee, F., Cupples, M. E., Young, I. S. & Woodside, J. V., 07 Oct 2021, (Early online date) In: The British journal of nutrition. p. 1-14 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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
Activities
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Poster judge for SMDBS PGR Symposium
Laura McGowan (Examiner)
12 Dec 2021Activity: Examination types › Other examination
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Inspiring Health Psychology Careers via Personal Stories
Laura McGowan (Organiser)
25 Jun 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Understanding Routes and Training Options for Health Psychology Careers
Laura McGowan (Organiser)
25 Jun 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Active Bystander Training
Laura McGowan (Participant)
25 Mar 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Preconception Possibilities NI
Laura McGowan (Invited speaker) & Kelly-Ann Eastwood (Invited speaker)
25 Jan 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk