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Dr Caroline Childs is Associate Professor in Nutritional Sciences at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton. She serves as Programme Lead for BM6 medicine and Subject Lead for Nutrition and Metabolism, with expertise in diet-immune interactions and flow cytometry.
- BSc (Hons) and PhD from University of Southampton
- Postdoctoral work at University of Reading
- Academic appointments at Southampton Solent University and MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit
Her research explores how dietary fatty acids, probiotics, and antioxidants influence immune function, inflammation, and gut microbiome. Key themes include:
- Rhinovirus infection and antiviral immunity
- Nutritional modulation of aging immune systems
- Diet-brain-gut axis in depression
- Adipose tissue inflammation mechanisms
- Preconception maternal nutrition
- Flow cytometry applications in immunology
Recent publications (2021-2025) focus on clinical trials of omega-3 supplements, probiotics, and malnutrition interventions, with keywords spanning immunology, nutrition, and gerontology.
- Shine a Light Faculty Award (2022)
- SUSU teaching awards (2018, 2020)
- ISSFAL top young investigator
She supervises PhD students in nutritional sciences and holds editorial roles at Frontiers in Immunology and Nutrition Bulletin.
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