Victoria Hall Moran

Victoria is a nutritionist whose research interests are in the area of maternal and child nutrition. Her research has focussed on the nutritional intake and status during pregnancy and lactation, and in particular during adolescence; adolescent mothers’ experiences and support needs related to infant feeding; and the evaluation of knowledge, attitudes and skills of health practitioners and voluntary supporters in supporting breastfeeding women, particularly those belonging to socially excluded communities. She is currently a partner in the EURRECA Network of Excellence project, which aims to harmonise nutrient recommendations across Europe with special focus on vulnerable groups and consumer understanding. Together with Prof Kay Dewey of University of California, Davis, she edits the international and interdisciplinary journal Maternal and Child Nutrition (Wiley-Blackwell). She is Research Degrees Tutor and personal tutor for research students in the School of Public Health & Clinical Sciences, and course leader for the MSc Midwifery & Women’s Health.