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Dr Lisa Ryan is Head of School of Health, Sport Science and Nutrition at Atlantic Technological University 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 .
Keywords
- RC1200 Sports Medicine
- mTBI
- concussion in Sport
- Nutrition
- Bioactives
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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Nutrition education for healthcare professionals in Ireland: insights from curriculum, accreditation and registration standards
McMonagle, G., Ryan, L., Doherty, R. & Keaver, L., 9 Jan 2026, In: Public Health Nutrition. 29, 1, p. e27Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Sex differences in severity and recovery following mild traumatic brain injury: A systematic review
Arachchi, S., Daly, E., Dwivedi, A. & Ryan, L., 6 Jan 2026, In: Brain Sciences. 16, 1, 77.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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A qualitative analysis of existing concussion return to play protocols and psychological recovery management in Gaelic games
Daly, E. & Ryan, L., Feb 2025, In: International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching. 20, 1, p. 225-235 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A reflexive thematic analysis on the lived experiences of elite Gaelic games student athletes at third level education in Ireland
Whelan, C., Ryan, L., Gomez, J. & Daly, E., 10 Jul 2025, In: Sport, Education and Society. p. 1-18 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Scoping Review of The Potential Nutrition Interventions to Promote Sleep in Elite Athletes and Support Staff: Practical Considerations Using a Systematic Approach
Rackard, G., Doherty, R., Ryan, L., Keaver, L., Connolly, J. & Madigan, S., 14 Apr 2025Research output: Other contribution › peer-review