Aedin Cassidy

Prof Aedin Cassidy is a prominent researcher at the School of Biological Sciences at Queen’s University Belfast. She is known for her work on the health benefits of flavonoids, particularly in relation to healthy ageing. Her recent research highlights the protective effects of red wine and other flavonoid-rich foods against physical fragility and poor mental health in older adults. Cassidy's findings contribute to a growing body of evidence suggesting that a diet rich in plant-based compounds can enhance longevity and improve quality of life.