Aoife Marie Murphy, PhD, joined Kerry Taste & Nutrition in 2018 as a Nutrition Scientist. Aoife has spent 7 years in nutrition research across Ireland, U.K., U.S., and Singapore. She graduated from University College Dublin with a PhD in Nutrition. Before joining Kerry Aoife lectured on the BSc. Food & Human Nutrition at Newcastle University Singapore. Aoife has a passion for Science communication and has been involved in many outreach initiatives connecting the public with the latest developments in nutrition science.
The Kerry Health & Nutrition Institute (KHNI) is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2025, marking a decade of dedication to advancing health and nutrition science. Established in 2015 and born out of our commitment to sharing the science of healthier food with the food industry, the KHNI brings together a network of over… Read more »
The Kerry Health & Nutrition Institute (KHNI) in celebration of a decade of innovation and scientific discovery, hosted a webinar on Friday, January 24th, 2025, broadcasted from Singapore. This special event showcased key health and nutrition trends shaping consumer preferences in the South East Asia region, and explored the Future of Sustainable… Read more »
As the year comes to a close, we would like to reflect on some of the most viewed content from Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute in 2024. From sustainable nutrition and biotechnology to cognitive and women’s health, these articles captured the essence of innovation and science-forward thinking in the food and nutrition space. Here are… Read more »
Video Credit: Food & Beverage Asia In conjunction with United Nations Climate Week 2024, the Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute had the privilege to host a hybrid event on 27 September 2024. This event brought together foodservice industry and nutrition experts for a dynamic panel discussion, broadcasted from the Kerry Global Business Services… Read more »
What will the future bring for transparent measurement and communication of nutrition information, environmental measurements, and our food system? Our experts review existing and future tools that can help guide meaningful change to the future of food in this on-demand webinar.
A recent paper reviews 29 studies in high-income countries that used different methods to define what a healthier and more sustainable diet should look like.
How can the foods we eat influence our mood? Has science been able to explain a link between food and mood? In this KHNI Q Science Short, Aoife Marie Murphy, PhD answers these questions and more. KHNI Q is a video series where scientific experts demystify the science behind healthier food.
Is dairy fat healthy or unhealthy? Why do we see recommendations to reduce saturated fat intake, while at the same time see headlines from studies showing full-fat dairy may be healthy for us? The answer lies in the fact that food can often be more than the sum of its parts. Dairy, saturated fat &… Read more »
Soy has received more attention in the past few years due to the growing popularity of plant protein and plant-based diets. However, there have also been mixed messages about soy in the media over the past few decades, which leaves many people confused about soy’s role in health. “Is soy unhealthy or healthy?” is the… Read more »
People aged 60 years and over are a vulnerable group with respect to the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Measures to protect older people from contracting the virus include personal hygiene practices, social distancing and staying at home. These are extraordinary measures, and while it is vital for public health that these are adhered to, they can… Read more »
We all have our good days and bad days for mood. This is relevant now more than ever. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many people all over the world to feel increasing levels of anxiety, uncertainty and isolation. People are adjusting to working from home, which makes it even more difficult to strike a work-life… Read more »
Did you know older adults need much more protein than younger adults to achieve the same rate of muscle growth? Maintaining muscle mass as we age is key for staying active and independent, and is one of the main considerations for ‘healthy ageing’. This webinar reviews the state of the science on protein… Read more »
What sparked the conversation about personalised nutrition? To nutrition scientist Dr. Aoife Marie Murphy, two things stand out: the emergence of research on the gut microbiome alongside development of technology focused on tracking exercise and nutrition uniquely for each individual. Hear more about Dr. Murphy’s perspective on what drives personalised nutrition, and learn her thoughts… Read more »
Media coverage on the role of red and processed meat in a healthy diet is a constant back and forth between claims it will cause cancer to claims it can improve health. We sat down with two of our nutrition experts, Aisling Aherne, PhD, RNutr and Aoife Murphy, PhD, to see what their guidance would… Read more »
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