Activities per year
Personal profile
Research Focus
I am interested in the role of plant-based dietary patterns in the prevention of disease and in environmental sustainability. My Ph.D is focused on the role of plant protein sources and high quality plant-based diets in healthy muscle ageing. This will involve a range of methods including systematic review, cohort analysis, and development and conduct of a lifestyle intervention.
Other
I graduated in 2017 with a first class honours in Geography (BSc) and again in 2018 with a distinction in Public Health (MPH), each from Queen's University Belfast. Following this, I spent some time working at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) where I was involved in qualitative research and stakeholder engagement within the EU Interreg ALICE project.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Devlopment 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):
-
Nutrition Society Irish Postgraduate Conference 2021: Thesis-In-Three
Rachel Reid-McCann (Speaker)
22 Jun 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
-
Can sustainable protein sources support healthy muscle ageing?
Rachel Reid-McCann (Speaker)
25 Jun 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
-
The effect of plant versus animal proteins on muscle mass, strength, physical performance and sarcopenia: A systematic review.
Rachel Reid-McCann (Speaker)
07 Sep 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
-
Healthy and Sustainable Diets: Synergies and Trade-Offs
Rachel Reid-McCann (Participant)
05 Jul 2021 → 08 Jul 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course