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Professor Dianne Ford is the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at Northumbria University, leading a faculty of ~12,000 students and 600 staff. Previously, she held leadership roles at Newcastle University, including Associate Dean for Taught Postgraduate Studies. She earned a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Bristol (1991). Her research focuses on zinc homeostasis, dietary polyphenols, and epigenetic mechanisms in aging. She has secured £2.55M in BBSRC grants and currently collaborates internationally on NAD+ restoration projects. Dianne is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology and Physiological Society, with over a decade on UKRI advisory panels.
Research interests include dietary interventions to extend healthspan, human intervention studies, and molecular aging pathways. Notable funding includes grants from Unilever and Nuchido Ltd. She has published widely on topics like zinc transporters, epigenetic modifications, and microbiome-drug interactions. Awards highlight her contributions to gender equality in STEM through Athena SWAN initiatives.
- Education: BSc (Hons) Biochemistry (University of Bristol, 1988), PhD Biochemistry (University of Bristol, 1991)
- Awards: Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology, Fellow of the Physiological Society
- Grants: £2.55M BBSRC grants (2000–2018), £95K Nuchido Ltd (2023–present)
Her work aligns with UN SDG targets for good health and well-being, emphasizing translational research to combat age-related diseases. Collaborations span institutions in Italy, Australia, and beyond, reflecting her global impact in nutritional and aging sciences.
