About
Dr. Ruth Price is a Research Fellow at the School of Biomedical Sciences, Ulster University, based at the Coleraine campus. She holds roles including Clinical Trials Manager since 2012, overseeing human trial design, governance, and ethical compliance. Her research focuses on obesity prevention/treatment, body composition measurement, and food intake behaviors, collaborating with the School of Medicine on first-in-human obesity trials. She also works with food companies to evaluate health benefits of products and dietary supplements.
- Education: BSc Hons (Food Science & Technology) and PhD (Nutrition from Ulster University)
Research interests include global nutrition, agri-food innovation, and wearable health technologies. She actively participates in committees such as the School of Biomedical Sciences Ethics Filter Committee, Nutrition Innovation Centre for Food & Health (NICHE) PR team, and Northern Ireland Clinical Research Facility steering group. Professional memberships include the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST co-chair NI branch), Association for the Study of Obesity, and European Nutrition Leadership Platform.
Key administrative roles include membership in research governance, ethics, and safety committees. She contributes to health innovation through cross-sector collaborations and advocacy for evidence-based nutrition practices.
