Samford Wong

Samford Wong is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Health Services Research and Management Division at City, University of London, and an Honorary Reader / Associate Professor at St George's, University of London. He is a Consultant Dietitian at the Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital and Lead Dietitian for Spinal Injuries and Research at the National Spinal Injuries Centre, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, where he has held clinical and research roles since 2005.

• St George's, University of London – Honorary Reader / Associate Professor (2025–present)
• City, University of London – Honorary Senior Lecturer (2022–present), Honorary Lecturer (2015–2022), Honorary Fellow (2012–2015)
• Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust – Lead Dietitian (2011–present), Specialist Dietitian (2007–2011), Dietitian (2005–2007)

His research focuses on nutrition in spinal cord injury, particularly malnutrition, obesity, probiotics, and gastrointestinal health. He has led major clinical trials such as the ECLISP study on probiotics and conducted multicentre audits on dietetic services and nutritional screening tools like STAMP and SNST. His work bridges clinical practice and academic research, aiming to improve nutritional outcomes and care standards for SCI patients.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend in evidence-based nutrition, including systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials, and international guideline development. His work increasingly emphasizes gut microbiome modulation, antibiotic-associated complications, and metabolic risk management in SCI populations.

His scientific awards include:

• The Spinal Cord Prize, Silver Medal (International Spinal Cord Society, 2012)
• The Rose Simmons Award (British Dietetic Association, 2014)
• Best Abstract Award (ESPEN, 2021)
• Best Presentation Award (RISCI, 2022)

Samford Wong has secured multiple research grants from organizations including Yakult Honsha, Abbott Nutrition, the Waterloo Foundation, and NHS Trusts, supporting pilot studies on vitamin D, probiotics, pressure ulcers, and pediatric nutrition in SCI. He actively mentors through professional service and has contributed to major clinical guidelines. He chairs the Nutrition and Dietetics Specialist Interest Group and serves on the Education Committee of the International Spinal Cord Society, demonstrating leadership in the field.

He is involved in professional organizations such as the International Spinal Cord Society, American Spinal Injury Association, Nutrition Society, and British Dietetic Association, contributing to education, research, and policy development in spinal cord injury nutrition.