DrClarissa Leydon

Clarissa Leydon is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the Cameron team at the School of Population Health. She contributes to the development and delivery of modules on the MSc in Population Health Leadership.

Alongside her teaching, Clarissa’s research focuses on sustainable diets, food systems, and food environments. She holds a PhD in Public Health, with doctoral research examining the environmental, health, and cost implications of adherence to established dietary patterns. Her findings have contributed to the evidence base supporting the development of national healthy eating guidelines in Ireland that integrate sustainability considerations.