Paul Fairbairn

Dr Paul Fairbairn

  • u_fairbairnp at bournemouth dot ac dot uk
  • Lecturer in Nutrition and Sport and Exercise Science
Back to top

Biography

Paul is a lecturer in Nutrition and Exercise Science. He leads the Research Methods and Principles of Food and Nutrition modules as well as contributing towards many other units across both the nutrition and sport and exercise science programs.

Paul's first degree is in Sport and Exercise Science, he then went on to study Public Health Nutrition at masters level, before completing his PhD in Human Nutrition at Bournemouth University.

Paul's research has focused on the effects of nutrition and exercise on cognitive function and mobility. In particular, he has investigated the effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and B vitamins on multiple cognitive domains in older adults, as part of a match funded studentship in partnership with Efamol Ltd. His research within this area led to him receiving a new investigator award, to recognise excellence in young researchers, from the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids. His current research interests are in investigating the effects of nutrition interventions on brain function across the lifespan...

more

Journal Articles

  • Fairbairn, P., 2023. The effects of multi-nutrient formulas containing a combination of n-3 PUFA and B vitamins on cognition in the older adult: A systematic review and meta-analysis. British Journal of Nutrition, 129 (3), 428-441.
  • Fairbairn, P., Tsofliou, F., Johnson, A. and Dyall, S.C., 2020. Effects of a high-DHA multi-nutrient supplement and exercise on mobility and cognition in older women (MOBILE): A randomised semi-blinded placebo-controlled study. British Journal of Nutrition, 124 (2), 146-155.
  • Fairbairn, P., Tsofliou, F., Johnson, A. and Dyall, S.C., 2019. Combining a high DHA multi-nutrient supplement with aerobic exercise: Protocol for a randomised controlled study assessing mobility and cognitive function in older women. Prostaglandins Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids, 143, 21-30.

Conferences

  • Fairbairn, P. and Tsofliou, F., 2021. The combined effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and B vitamins on cognition in the older adult: a systematic review. In: Nutrition Society’s Summer Conference 2021 6-8 July 2021 London. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY, 80 (OCE5).
  • Fairbairn, P., Tsofliou and Dyall, S.C., 2017. The relationship between circulating omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, cognitive function and dual task gait speed is different in non-frail and pre-frail older women. In: Lipids and Brain IV 8-11 October 2017 Nancy, France.

Theses

  • Fairbairn, P., 2021. The effects of docosahexaenoic acid combined with supporting nutrients and physical activity on mobility and cognitive function in older women. PhD Thesis. Bournemouth University, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences.

Profile of Teaching PG

  • Nutrition and Brain Function Across the Lifespan
  • Nutrition, Health and Psychology

Profile of Teaching UG

  • Beginning Research
  • Conducting Research
  • Research Project

Invited Lectures

  • Queen Margaret University, 27 Oct 2021 more

Journal Reviewing/Refereeing

  • Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise, Anonymous peer review, 01 Jun 2022

Qualifications

  • PhD in Human Nutrition (Bournemouth University, 2021)
  • MSc in Public Health Nutrition (Queen Margaret University, 2015)
  • BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science (Leeds Metropolitan University, 2013)

Honours

  • New Investigator Award (The International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids, 2018)

Memberships

Social Media Links