Current Project
Colorectal Cancer
Maintaining an optimal dietary intake and nutritional status is important following a diagnosis of colorectal cancer.
Bringing diet into the fight against cancer
The Importance of Nutrition
The role of diet and nutrition in optimising health is complex and specific to the individual, their genetics, medical and family history, and ever-changing needs.
In the late 1990s, it was reported that nutritional deficiencies could lead to major health problems, such as premature aging, shorter life expectancy, and DNA and oxidative damage (Ames, Ann N Y Acad Sci., 1999). While there has been lots of research into diet and disease since then, there is still quite some way to go before we can achieve precision-based nutrition for optimal health.
The team at NBRI are working hard to build the evidence base on how tailored nutrition can help in the fight against disease so that individuals can have longer and better-quality lives.
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Projects
Current Project
Vitamin D systematic review and meta-analysis
The role of vitamin D in cancer risk and survival is still unclear. The team at NBRI is conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis on all the latest available scientific evidence on these potential associations.
Current Project
Diet and Prostate Cancer – The CHECKMATE Study
NBRI is investigating the effect of diet on prostate cancer risk and survivorship.
Upcoming Project
Mental Health and Diet
NBRI will be investigating the potential role of diet in mental health – beyond the micobiome.
Upcoming Project
Breast Cancer and Diet
NBRI will take an innovative look into dietary patterns potentially associated with breast cancer risk and survivorship.
Upcoming Project
Nutrigenomics and Cancer
A closer look at the interplay between our genetic potential, dietary behaviours and risk of cancer.
NBRI aims to help fill the gap between clinical practice and large-scale population studies, enabling a more personalised approach to the dietary management of disease.
Publications
News
Vale Graham Henderson
It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of NBRI’s much loved and respected Chairman, Mr Graham Henderson. Graham was a loving and devoted husband,
November 11, 2024
New Publication
Maastricht University PhD Student, Iris Boot did a three-month internship at NBRI in 2019 before the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns. Iris has now recently had the results of the work
March 11, 2022
CAMPUS Study Radio Interview with Dr Maree Brinkman on RPP FM
For those who missed out on hearing more about the CAMPUS Study recently, please find a copy of a radio interview below with Brendon Telfer from RPP FM
July 6, 2021
Blog
It is not so much individual foods, but the overall diet that is important!
Dr Maree Brinkman Research into potential associations between dietary factors and cancer risk has tended to move away from investigating single foods and nutrients over the past
March 3, 2023
Nutrition, mental health and COVID-19: How it all links together
Dr Maree Brinkman and Rachel Chieng The COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenging time not just in terms of the virus but also for our mental health.
October 12, 2021
In terms of our health, we can learn a lot from Grandma!
Dr Maree Brinkman A recent article in the Australian newspaper on why first-generation Greek-born Aussies live longer reminded me of a very enjoyable and thought-provoking conversation I
September 15, 2021
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