Tom O'Callaghan

First article of 2025 in Current Opinion in Food Science now available with @ElaineMcCarthy_ & @Conor__Carey explores Milk fat globule membrane ingredients and their potential applications for human health and performance doi.org/10.1016/j.cofs… @fnsucc @VistaMilk @infantcentre

1st publication 🎉 for PhD researcher Nisha Suthar from the @agriculture_ie funded project #PastureNUE now available in-press @jdairyscience DOI - 10.3168/jds.2025-26678 @fnsucc @teagasc @Mike_Dineen_

We are hiring a Lecturer Nutritional Sciences at 0.8 FTE for 10+ months at @fnsucc If you would like to gain experience and contribute to teaching on our BSc Nutritional Sciences then apply by 12 noon on Tues, 29th July. Details here: ucc.ie/en/hr/

Why are 60% of pregnant Irish women not getting enough iodine? Analysis of a new study of 1,500 first-time Irish mothers by @hennessy_aine @UCC @Researchirel rte.ie/brainstorm/202…

Latest publication from PhD student Richard Page with Prabin Lamichhane and co, now out in-press in #IDJ from work exploring the impact of Multi-species pasture sward systems on the quality of dairy products doi.org/10.1016/j.idai… @fnsucc @teagasc @TeagascFood

En route home after few days in Louisville, Kentucky at #ADSA2025 with the group presenting work from @agriculture_ie funded projects #MetaBoBainne and #PastureNUE @fnsucc

👶 Have a toddler aged 24–42 months? We’re conducting a 12-week dietary intervention study, exploring practical ways to improve the diets of young children. 📌 2 in-person visits to @UCC @fnsucc ✅ Start here: tinyurl.com/NurtureDiet #nutrition #toddlernutrition #Cork

1st publication 🎉 for researcher Paula Rojas-Gómez & from the @agriculture_ie funded project #MetaBoBainne in @jdairyscience Impact of proportion of pasture in the cow diet and seasonality on the milk metabolome as determined by 1H-NMR sciencedirect.com/science/articl… @fnsucc @teagasc

Athletes’ food choices aren’t simple. Our new study—the largest yet with 1145 athletes—reveals a complex web where sensory appeal, performance, sport type & competition level among others, interact. Understanding this is key to better nutrition strategies. See full study below.

Exciting PhD opportunity within our Teagasc nutrition group, in collaboration with UCC, focusing on autumn-calving/winter-milk systems: teagasc.ie/media/website/… Retweets appreciated! @teagasc @uccBEES @PastureBase

We're hiring! PhD position available on the Sustainable Food Systems research team.

Closing date for applications is this Friday! 🚨

Job Opportunity! Join VistaMilk as a Postdoctoral Researcher to advance precision pasture modeling, improve grass growth predictions, and tackle GHG challenges. 📍 Teagasc, Moorepark ⏳ 43 months Apply now: topjobs-teagasc.thehirelab.com/LiveJobs/JobAp… #PostDocJobs (cats not included)

Still 4 days to apply for our PhD on dietary optimisation for nutrition, environment and cost benefits. See below ⏬⏬⏬

🚨Closing date for applications is approaching!🚨

Join us today at 1pm! events.teams.microsoft.com/event/00175751…

Are you 65+? Join the OASIS Study! Help us explore the benefits of vitamin D-fortified foods. Involves 2 visits to UCC, blood samples, diet assessments & 10 weeks of trial bread. Travel expenses covered within Cork city. Contact Dr Colette O'Neill at [email protected] or 086 811 0792

🚨PhD Opportunity🚨 with Thom Huppertz and myself on "Dietary optimization to improve nutritional adequacy, environmental impact and cost. What are the minimum changes that are required?" @fnsucc 48-month PhD project funded by @NZOzuivel. Details: shorturl.at/oalgf