The Howard Foundation has provided funding for Dr Anne Graham Cagney to work with Professor John Nolan at the Nutrition Research Centre Ireland (NRCI) at South East Technological University (SETU).
Pleased to support
Julie Lambert, Chair of The Howard Foundation said, “The Howard Foundation is pleased to increase its support to the NRCI. The Foundation, through my father Dr Alan Howard, began supporting the research led by Professor John Nolan in 2010. Since then, under his leadership, the research team and the facilities supporting that research have grown into establishing the NRCI as an internationally recognised centre for research in the areas of human nutrition for eye and brain health. We look forward to working with Dr Graham Cagney and Professor Nolan in continuing to develop the team and the research for the future.”
Interdisciplinary partnerships
Professor John Wells, Head of Faculty of Health Sciences (Waterford) at SETU said, “The Howard Foundation's financial support for Dr Graham Cagney to take up an honorary role as Deputy Director at the NRCI, is further evidence of its commitment to the work of the NRCI and, in particular, provides a platform to expand that work into areas not previously addressed. Dr Graham Cagney brings significant expertise in the area of improving the lives of adults by listening to their expressed needs and then operationalising these into supports and interventions. She also has significant expertise in education and practitioner research which, in the context of compliance with interventions and treatment, will have a significant synergy with the work of NRCI in the field of human nutrition for eye and brain health.”
NRCI’s strategic ambition
Speaking of her role working with Professor Nolan and the team at NRCI, Anne said, “Delivering world class research in the field of human nutrition calls for inter and transdisciplinary work and engagement with stakeholders and partners across the wider research community and beyond. Finding better ways to improve the quality of our lives through the lifespan contributes to society and will enhance the reputation of NRCI and the University.”
Professor John Nolan, Director of NRCI, said, “On behalf of NRCI, I am delighted to welcome my fellow Fulbrighter Anne to NRCI. She brings a wealth of experience, an outstanding track record, and a deep understanding of developing research-active faculty. Collaborating with the NRCI team, Anne is working with us to shape our strategic research priorities for the future, and we wish her every success at NRCI.”