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Justin Roberts is a Professor of Nutritional Physiology at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), based in the Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences. He holds a concurrent role as Senior Team Lead for Muscle, Performance, and Recovery at Danone Global Research and Innovation Center. His research focuses on nutritional strategies to enhance metabolic responses and recovery from exercise, including work on polyphenols, probiotics, and gastrointestinal health. Roberts has held academic roles since 2014 and has extensive industry collaborations, including with sports teams like Manchester City FC. He teaches modules in performance nutrition and has supervised over 30 PhD and MSc students.
Education:
- PhD in Applied Exercise Physiology & Nutrition (Brunel University)
- MPhil in Exercise Physiology & Nutrition (University of Glamorgan)
- BA (Hons) Sports Studies (University of Bedfordshire)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Nutrition & Nutritional Therapy (Institute of Optimum Nutrition)
Research Interests: Roberts explores phytonutrient impacts on fat oxidation, probiotic effects on gut-muscle interactions, and nutritional interventions for exercise recovery. His work spans clinical applications (e.g., haemodialysis patients) to elite athletic performance.
Grants & Consultancy:
- Lead investigator on projects funded by Danone, MetaFlow, and Fattoria La Vialla (2013–2023)
- Consultant roles with the Football Association and Manchester City FC
- External Examiner, University of West London (2014–2019)
Labs & Teams: Leads research within ARU’s Cambridge Centre and Danone’s Medical and Nutritional Sciences division, focusing on translational studies linking nutrition to exercise adaptations.
