
Conor Carey, PhD
@conor__carey
Performance nutrition researcher @fnsucc. All things exercise, nutrition, GAA, coaching and science. Dub exiled to the countryside
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29-09-2009 19:42:53
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From leaves to sausages, the weird and wonderful diets of Olympic athletes. By Elaine McCarthy, PhD UCC Ireland & Kevin McCarthy rte.ie/brainstorm/202…

Currently recruiting 4 yr funded PhD student based in UCC School of Food and Nutritional Sciences with Seamus O'Mahony as part of the Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine funded research project #TransForm - Development of prototype thermo-reversible hydrogels with tailored nutritional & rheological properties, details below Closing Aug-9


As part of the recently launched Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems we are recruiting a 4 yr funded PhD student to join us in UCC School of Food and Nutritional Sciences working with Dr Elaine McCarthy, PhD & I. More details on this PhD (ID 003), & others PhDs available at foodcocentre.org/jobs Closing 16/08/2024 UCC Research SEFS@UCC


Interested in joining The Fibre Full Study? Please take our pre-screening questionnaire to see if you are eligible to participate: forms.office.com/e/93fAZBA3Qh Or contact the Study Team with any enquiries Tel: 086 199 2919 or email: [email protected]


A new study has found 4 in 5 pregnant women in Ireland are iron deficient - here's what you need to know. By Elaine McCarthy, PhD UCC Ireland UCC School of Food and Nutritional Sciences INFANT Centre rte.ie/brainstorm/202…

Are you 65+? Join the OASIS Study! Help us explore the benefits of vitamin D-fortified foods. Involves 2 visits to UCC, blood samples, diet assessments & 10 weeks of trial bread. Travel expenses covered within Cork city. Contact Dr Colette O'Neill at [email protected] or 086 811 0792



Are you 65+? Join the OASIS Study! Help us explore the benefits of vitamin D-fortified foods. Involves 2 visits to UCC, blood samples, diet assessments & 10 weeks of trial bread. Travel expenses covered within Cork city. Contact Dr Colette O'Neill at [email protected] or 086 811 0792


A special congratulations to our overall winners Ballinora GAA club’s U15 Féile winning side. Clayton Hotels Cummins Sports RedFM Sport Red FM EchoLive.ie Cork GAA


First article of 2025 in Current Opinion in Food Science now available with Elaine McCarthy, PhD & Conor Carey, PhD explores Milk fat globule membrane ingredients and their potential applications for human health and performance doi.org/10.1016/j.cofs… UCC School of Food and Nutritional Sciences VistaMilk Research Ireland Centre INFANT Centre



Join us for an exciting event as part of the Cork Lifelong Learning Festival! Tue 8th Apr @ 6 PM Room A1 FSB, UCC Food & Innovation: A guided tour through UCC's Expertise with Conor Carey, PhD and Dr Aylin Sahin. Register your interest: forms.office.com/e/0FGq0bXyBv


WE’RE HIRING – OCCASIONAL HOUR SUPPORT STAFF Join The Pro-Train Study! To apply please send a brief cover letter and CV to Dr. Conor Carey ([email protected]), in advance of Thursday, May 15th, 12:00 noon.


👶 Have a toddler aged 24–42 months? We’re conducting a 12-week dietary intervention study, exploring practical ways to improve the diets of young children. 📌 2 in-person visits to UCC Ireland UCC School of Food and Nutritional Sciences ✅ Start here: tinyurl.com/NurtureDiet #nutrition #toddlernutrition #Cork


Currently recruiting a PhD student for an exciting 4 yr project on the development of novel nutritional ingredients for the elderly working with Dr Elaine McCarthy, PhD & Dr Miriam Clegg in UCC School of Food and Nutritional Sciences Further details below. Closing date 4 Aug 2025 VistaMilk Research Ireland Centre SEFSUCC Ireland @UCC


What shapes the diets of Irish toddlers (18–36 months)? A study led by Ben Leen Smith from UCC School of Food and Nutritional Sciences surveyed +1000 parents and found overall low dietary guidelines adherence with food preparation and fussiness, key barriers to healthy eating. Read more: doi.org/10.1111/jhn.70…