Optimizing the nutritional health of infants and young children living in disadvantaged communities

The Mother and Infant Research Unit is a group of researchers whose vision is to deliver world-leading, impactful research to improve the health and wellbeing of women, babies, children and their families, and to reduce health inequalities. We have a shared interests in working with individuals and groups who are often excluded from research to understand and improve their experiences of health and healthcare. 

We welcome proposals that focus on the experiences, needs and/or effective interventions related to optimising the nutritional health of mothers, infants, and young children through engaging and supporting parents living in disadvantaged communities. Projects may also include the experiences and engagement with the wider family, healthcare providers and other stakeholders. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Understanding socioeconomic inequalities in maternal diet and nutrition during pregnancy amidst rising food costs.
• Drivers and impact of ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption 
• Co-designing culturally tailored complementary feeding interventions 

Diversity statement 

Our research community thrives on the diversity of students and staff which helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for postgraduate research. We welcome applications from all talented individuals and are committed to widening access to those who have the ability and potential to benefit from higher education.