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Personal profile
Research Profile
Research Interests
Research aims are to address major challenges in the food supply system and include:
- Food Innovation and Reformulation for Climate and Health
- Protein Provision for the Future
- Wild Relatives of Domestic Crops for Improved Nutrition
- Revalorisation of Agri-Food Waste Streams
- Neglected and Underutilised Plant Species for Food Security
- Dietary Metabolites and Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases
- Role of Wild Species in improving Bio- and Dietary Diversity
Activities
2017 Food and Drink Federation ‘Scientist of the Year’
2017 NIH/NCI Spotlight Researcher
2015-current Expert Chair: Efficacy of Intervention in Metabolic Syndrome, ILSI
2013-2014 Expert Chair: Nutritional Modulation of Postprandial Glycaemia, ILSI
2016-2020 Convenor, Food Systems Group (AAB)
2014-current Member, Food Group (Royal Society of Chemistry)
2021-current UK Representative, Food Chemistry Group (European Chemical Society)
2014 Panel Chair for the European Council; FP7 Programme Review
2021 Expert Panel Member/Chair BBSRC - Transforming UK Food System
2020 Expert Panel Member MRC – Newton Value for Money Assessment
2019 Expert Panel Member MRC - UK-Peru: Food, Health and Nutrition
2009-2018 Expert Panel Member Academy of Finland
2019 Expert Mid-Term Review BBSRC QIB
2019 Expert Panel Novo Nordisk Fonden; Challenge Program
2016-current ISA Scientific Advisory Committee
2014-current Associate Editor, Microbiome Editor, Food and Nutrition Research
Supervision
PhD Students (current)
Verena Schmid: Pasture-Associated Laminitis: Grass Roots
Ashley Ward: Pasture-Associated Laminitis: Digesting the Dilemma
Olivia Watt: Genetic determinants of plant bioactive production
Ajay Iyer: Underutilised plant protein sources for the future
Michael Solvang: Microbial utilisation of complex carbohydrates
Aliu Moomin: Anti-diabetic and antihypertensive effects of T. ivorensis
Teaching
MSc Foundations of Human Nutrition
MSc Molecular Nutrition
UG World of Foods
MSc Research Methods
MSc Global Nutrition
MSc Clinical Nutrition
MOOC on Health and Wellbeing
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Other, PhD, PhD Natural Product Chemistry, University of Aberdeen
1 Oct 1994 → 30 Apr 1998
Award Date: 30 Apr 1998
Other, Bachelors Degree, BSc Chemistry, University of Bristol
1 Oct 1992 → 30 Jun 1994
Award Date: 30 Jun 1994
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Terminalia ivorensis demonstrates antioxidant properties and alters proliferation, genomic instability and migration of human colon cancer cells in vitro
Moomin, A. (Corresponding Author), Knott, R. M., Russell, W., Moyer, M. P. & Duthie, S. J., 23 Oct 2024, In: Mutagenesis. 39 p., geae026.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Persimmon Fiber-Rich Ingredients Promote Anti-Inflammatory Responses and the Growth of Beneficial Anti-Inflammatory Firmicutes Species from the Human Colon
López-Bermudo, L. (Corresponding Author), Moreno-Chamba, B. (Corresponding Author), Salazar-Bermeo, J., Hayward, N. J., Morris, A., Duncan, G. J., Russell, W. R., Cárdenas, A., Ortega, Á., Escudero-López, B., Berná, G., Martí Bruña, N., Duncan, S. H., Neacsu, M. & Martin, F., 1 Aug 2024, In: Nutrients. 16, 15, 20 p., 2518.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Gorse (Ulex europeaus) wastes with 5,6-dimethyl benzimidazole supplementation can support growth of vitamin B12 producing commensal gut microbes
Iyer, A., Soto Martín, E. C., Cameron, G. A., Louis, P., Duncan, S. H., Bestwick, C. S. & Russell, W. R. (Corresponding Author), 29 Feb 2024, In: PloS ONE. 19, 2, 13 p., e0290052.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Nutrient Content and Physical Properties of Scottish Hemp Oil and Oil By-products: Data to support the revalorisation of hemp by-products and promote a circular nutrition
Hayward, N., Russell, W. & Neacsu, M. (Corresponding Author), 2024, 2 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other Report
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Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) Hulls Are a Rich Source of Fermentable Dietary Fibre and Bioactive Phytochemicals: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Zhang, Z., Fan, S., Duncan, G. J., Morris, A., Henderson, D., Morrice, P., Russell, W. R., Duncan, S. H. & Neacsu, M. (Corresponding Author), 14 Nov 2023, In: International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 24, 22, 23 p., 16310.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Press/Media
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The Protein Problem: Why Eating too much Chicken might not help your Diet
20/08/15
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research