Miguel’s academic background features postgraduate degrees in Nutritional Medicine (BSc Hons) and Clinical Neuroscience (MSc) as well as previous studies in International Business (MSc) and Systems Complexity (Environmental Decision Making) (PgDip). He is a CNHC-Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioner from 2009, a member of BANT and of the Royal Society of Biology. He holds a US Board Certification in Ageing Science, having completed a fellowship at the Metabolic Medicine Institute and training at the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM). In 2016, Miguel was awarded a first class in his Master’s research project on neuroprotection in neural stem cells at Roehampton University, and later that year he received a Santander Bank scholarship for transdisciplinary doctoral research on gut-brain communication and neuroprotection, focusing particularly on patient-reported outcome measures and their clinical application by healthcare professionals to support their patients’ brain health upstream from the gut. Apart from this carrying out this research at the Faculty of Health and Education at Middlesex University, Miguel is also working as Innovation Consultant at the Bowels and Brains™️ Lab at the London Agri-Food Innovation Clinic (LAFIC). LAFIC is a European Regional Development Fund-sponsored research programme where Miguel is lead investigator in a series of human interventions to assess the effects of food-based sources of probiotic microbes on mood, alertness and cognitive function. The Bowels and Brains™️ Lab and LAFIC are hosted by London South Bank University, where Miguel is a visiting scholar and guest researcher in psychobiotics.

Miguel’s focus as Editor in Chief of Nutrition Evidence is akin to that of his doctoral research, i.e. to bridge the translational bridge to cross between research and clinical practice. Professional practice demands continuing professional development to remain up-to-date. The transdisciplinarity of the Editorial team at Nutrition Evidence brings richness of worldviews into the content we curate. With clinical applicability and translation at the highest priority, Miguel aims to provide health practitioners who apply nutritional therapeutic approaches in clinical practice with the best available scientific evidence to supports their clinical decisions. Miguel has held the voluntary role of Chair of the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT).

Emma is a Registered Nutritional Therapist who graduated from ION in 2015 with a top performing student award. Her previous academic career includes a BSc in Psychology and Master Practitioner training in Eating Disorders by the National Centre for Eating Disorders (NCFED). She is currently completing a Masters in Health Psychology at the University of Derby. Emma managed Centre of Excellence for the first 2 years, then took a consultant focusing on the development of Nutrition Evidence. She’s worked as an consultant for the charity Mind in Bexley and has her own private practice. Emma currently works as a senior data analysis manager at Diabetes UK.

Sue has been the author of several pieces of evidence published by the UK’s Health and Science and Technology Select Committees. Sue brings to Nutrition Evidence 15+ years of experience in the application of science to the clinical practice of nutritional therapy and an acute understanding of translational research.

Clare is a practising Registered Nutritional Therapist based in Cambridge and focuses her nutrition practice on inflammatory arthritis and chronic pain.  She joined the BANT team in 2017 as Centre of Excellence Manager, and is responsible for bringing up-to-date nutrition science to members through the provision of education and resource tools.  This includes management of all aspects of the Nutrition Evidence database.

Carol is a Registered Nutritional Therapist and a researcher, having completed research for a professional doctorate at the University of Westminster on the practice of nutritional therapy for people affected by cancer. She is a chartered biologist with a degree in biochemistry and a Master’s in microbiology. Carol has worked in various healthcare roles throughout her career, including microbiology research, clinical diagnostics, medical technology and human tissue banking, and has published research in a number of these areas. Carol is also chair of NTEC, the accreditation body for training in nutritional therapy, having been involved in professional regulation since 2006. She and a trustee of the Research Council for Complementary Medicine.

After graduating from the University of St Andrews in Human Biology, he obtained his Masters in Sport and Exercise Nutrition from Loughborough University. After a working as a sports nutritionist, Rick qualified as a registered Dietitian from Leeds Beckett University and spent several years in the National Health Service rotating through various specialities such as: orthopaedic and general surgery recovery, gastroenterology, diabetes, paediatrics and obesity management – including bariatric surgery. Alongside his NHS post, Rick upheld his passion as a sports performance dietitian, supporting athletes up to Olympic standard and continues to do so today at several clinics across central London and Harley Street.

Rick has undergone further training as a Functional Medicine practitioner and is passionate in using an integrative, Functional Dietetics approach to his nutrition treatment. His research and interest areas are in musculoskeletal tissue recovery and orthopaedic trauma, sports performance nutrition and supplementation.

Eve’s passion for wellness subsequently led her to complete an ION diploma in Nutritional Therapy, graduating with Distinction. She works with an NHS weight management service and delivers bespoke nutrigenomic and biochemistry education to undergraduate and CPD audiences. Eve is also currently a scientific consultant with a leading provider of genetic testing.

Kieran presents on a wide range of topics and has published multiple papers on chronic pain as well as contributing a chapter on the limbic system and chronic pain to a text book on the limbic system. Through his clinical practice and academic training Kieran has developed a thorough understanding of how diet and lifestyle contribute to systemic inflammation and pain. He is currently doing a PhD titled “Chronic Low Back Pain, Diet and Lifestyle and C-Reactive Protein”. His larger project is to refine an assessment and treatment algorithm for chronic low back pain, using C-Reactive protein to objectively measure systemic inflammation, and how to use diet, lifestyle and supplementation to improve chronic low back pain symptoms.

Dr. Deanna Minich is a functional medicine-trained clinician and researcher with a unique approach to clinical medicine that combines physiology and psychology. She has served on the Institute of Functional Medicine’s Nutrition Advisory Board and curriculum committee, in addition to being an educator, teaching nutrition for the Advanced Practice Module for Detoxification. Her academic background is in nutritional science, including a Master’s Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Illinois at Chicago (1995), and a Ph.D. in Medical Sciences (Dissertation: Essential Fatty Acid Absorption and Metabolism) from the University of Groningen in The Netherlands (1999). In conjunction with her academic degrees and extensive teaching experience at the university level, she is both a Fellow (F.A.C.N.) and a Certified Nutrition Specialist (C.N.S.) through the American College of Nutrition. Dr. Minich has over fifteen years of experience working in both the food and dietary supplement industries. In addition, she spends her time as a Board member for the American College of Nutrition and as adjunct faculty at the University of Western States. She is the author of six books on nutrition, wellness, and psychology, and is passionate in helping others to live well using therapeutic lifestyle changes.

Dr Minich is also one of the Expert Reviewers for Nutrition Evidence.

Dr Rupy belief’s that food is medicine led him to found “The Doctor’s Kitchen”, a multi-platform resource to inspire patients about the beauty of food and the medicinal effects of eating well. He creates delicious recipes and talks about the clinical research behind the ingredients he uses on YouTube, Instagram, and on his blog. Dr Rupy’s contribution to Nutrition Evidence is based on his aspirations to bring the concept of ‘Culinary Medicine’ to healthcare professionals around the world.

Additionally, Dr El Homasany holds a Board Certification in Anti-Ageing, Regenerative and Functional Medicine in the USA and is a fellow of the Metabolic Medicine Institute (USA). Most recently Dr El Homasany completed a Diploma in Nutritional Therapy at the Irish Institute of Nutritional Therapy. Dr El Homasany’s contribution Nutrition Evidence is priceless. As a multidisciplinary health practitioner with a deep understanding of molecular medicine she also brings her focus on the clinical application of scientific findings.

Dr Lawrence obtained her Psychology B.A. Hons (First-class) from St Anne’s College, Oxford and her PhD in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience from UCL, where she worked for 10 years at Great Ormond Street Hospital and the Institute of Child Health. She has collaborated with many researchers across the globe, including teams at Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, MIT and Harvard. She is dedicated to the public communication of science, working as research editor for Foods Matter, writing for Frontiers for Young Minds (science journal for children) and speaking at schools, patient support groups and radio shows.

Dr Lawrence is also one of the Expert Reviewers for Nutrition Evidence.

Ben contributes regularly to industry publications and scientific journals and is on the Advisory Board of a leading training provider in nutrition science education in the UK. He also runs a successful health podcast. He is an in-demand speaker and regularly features at public speaking events and international conferences.

An award-winning author and regular contributor to the BBC Radio 4 Food Programme, Vanessa is currently studding towards a PhD in Nutrition & Digestibility of Bread. Her unique approach is in understanding the role of microbes in sourdough in gut health. Her classes at The Sourdough School put the fermentation of bread and nurturing this symbiotic microbial relationship at the centre of her ethical and inspirational bakery courses.

Adri is a registered analytical scientist working across a broad range of investigative technologies, from microbiology to biological terrain analysis. She consults in the food industry and is an Ethics Committee member for the School of Applied Sciences, LSBU. Adri lectures on food safety, food product development, food microbiology, analytical techniques in food science, research ethics and food law.

Adri is also one of the Expert Reviewers for Nutrition Evidence.

Dr Bendiabdallah is a director and independent prescribing pharmacist with years of experience in retail and clinical pharmacy. His special clinical interests include pesonalised nutrition, aesthetics medical treatments, travel vaccinations, health technology and endocrine system health, areas in which Dr Bendiabdallah has published in peer-reviewed journals.

Dr Cirddle is part of a multidisciplinary team that cares for patients with diabetes. She delivers university lectures, participates at local and international meetings and provides training for medical students and other health professionals. Dr Criddle holds a Board Certification in Anti-Ageing, Regenerative and Functional Medicine in the USA and is a fellow of the Metabolic Medicine Institute (USA). Through her functional and metabolic medicine training Dr Criddle began to understand the impact of therapeutic nutrition approaches to eye health and as preventative measures for diabetic complications. Her contribution to Nutrition Evidence transcends the bridge between research and professional practice and focuses on the applicability of scientific findings in day to day clinical practice.