Edel Keaveney

Experience

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  University of Ulster

  Jun 2009 - Dec 2009

  Research Associate, Northern Ireland Centre for Food and Health

  • Co-wrote a review on the potential health benefits of CLA in dairy products• Lectured Nutrition undergraduates

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  Kellogg Company

  Dec 2009 - Jun 2010

  Nutrition and Regulatory Affairs

  • Ensured compliance with nutrition and health claims regulations in Kellogg EU markets • Involved in the evaluation of existing research and planning of new research, to support development of health claims • Provided nutrition expertise on European and global projects to review Kellogg nutrition policy• Advised marketeers on Nutrition and Regulatory issues

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  Danone Nutricia Early Life Nutrition

  Jun 2010 - Dec 2010

  Nutritionist

  • Provided nutritional expertise and technical support on product range internally to nutrition representatives, marketing, customer services and medical sales teams• Provided expert advice to healthcare professionals and consumers on Danone advice line• Worked alongside marketing team to develop medical marketing campaigns and promotional material• Designed web-based dietary assessment tools • Reviewed relevant research and guidelines, ensured regulatory compliance • Co-wrote a research paper on diet in pregnancy• Represented Danone at conferences and events Show less

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  Food Safety Authority of Ireland

  Dec 2010 - Sept 2014

  Nutritionist, Public Health and Regulatory affairs

  • Represented FSAI at EU Council and Commission meetings on Nutrition-related legislation (Health claims, PARNUTs, food supplements)• Expertly advised food industry on legislative requirements via presentations, booklets, web updates• Technically advised enforcement officers, the Department of Health, and the Department of Agriculture on Nutrition and regulatory matters• Managed notifications for food supplements and specialised foods• Involved with development of 'MenuCal' for calculating calories on menus Show less

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  Edel Keaveney

  Apr 2014 - Jan 2017

  Nutritionist

  1) Nutrition consultancy to Industry/agencies2) Talks/lectures on Healthy Eating, Nutrition, Food & Nutrition legislation3) 1:1 Nutrition consultations

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  Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT)

  Sept 2016 - Jun 2017

  Assistant Lecturer in Nutrition

  Lectured in Nutrition on BSc Health Science with Nutrition, and BSc Sports Science.

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  Rockfield Medical Devices

  Jul 2017 - now

  Research Scientist
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  Rockfield Medical

  Jan 2018 - now

  Senior Research Manager

  Rockfield Medical Devices is based at ATU Innovation Hub, designing solutions for mobile enteral feeding systems. Responsibilities include usability engineering, user & clinical research, providing expert support for marketing and commercialization initiatives, labeling, and dissemination (including scientific publications).