• Dublin Road, H91 T8NW, Galway City

      Ireland

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    20042025

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    Dr Lisa Ryan is Head of School of Science and Computing at Atlantic Technological University (ATU, Galway City)  and research lead for Sport, Exercise and Nutrition.
    In 2018 she co-founded the Irish Concussion Research Centre (ICRC) and is a leading researcher on concussion management in Sport.  She has a particular interest in sex-based differences in concussion presentation and management and the potential role of nutrition in concussion recovery. Additionally she has published widely in the area of bioactives and functional ingredients/foods has a particular interest in the role of bioactives in health and sport performance. 
    Dr Ryan is currently leading six European Projects focused primarily on Sport, Exercise and Nutrition fields and is currently supervising 9 PhD students.
    Dr Ryan is an advocate for all aspects of women’s health and the promotion and support of women in sport and is actively involved in women's rugby . 
     

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development 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):

    • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    • SDG 5 - Gender Equality
    • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    • SDG 14 - Life Below Water
    • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

    Keywords

    • RC1200 Sports Medicine
    • mTBI
    • concussion in Sport
    • Nutrition
    • Bioactives

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