Dr Rebecca Vince
| Biography | Dr Rebecca Vince graduated in Biomedical Science at the University of Hull in 2005 and stayed on to complete a PhD identifying novel peptide sequences which bind to MRSA for targeted photodynamic therapy of chronic wounds. She joined the Sport, Health and Exercise Department in 2008 teaching physiology and nutrition and is involved in multiple research projects in biochemistry and physiology as well as both sport and health nutrition. |
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| Research Interests | Becky's research interests centres around health, nutrition and physical activity themes, specifically looking at: 1. Work-related performance and health 2. Women’s health – focusing on exercise, nutritional and lifestyle interventions 3. Using technology for the prevention, monitoring and treatment of disease and to improve health & well-being 4. The human stress response in healthy and diseased states, and attenuation of stress 5. Nutrition in health, sport & disease |
| Teaching and Learning | Programmes taught on: - BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Nutrition - BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science Modules list: - Nutrition and Diet in Health and Disease (Level 5/6) - Nutrition in Specialist Sporting Populations (Level 5/6) |
| Scopus Author ID | 24282243600 |
| PhD Supervision Availability | Yes |
| PhD Topics | Self-funded MSc/PhD projects are available in the area of workplace health & performance, women’s health, nutrition (in sport/disease), health technology and the human stress response. For example: • Implementation of different interventions on the use of technology for the improvement and monitoring of workplace health & performance • Nutritional, Lifestyle and Exercise-Focused Interventions in PCOS, peri & post-menopause, endometriosis, breast/gynaecological cancers • Nutrition interventions for the prevention and treatment of disease • Nutrition and supplementation for sports performance/recovery • The cellular stress response |