Marrium Liaquat

Marrium Liaquat is a Research Associate at Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, affiliated with the Department of Nutrition and Preventive Medicine. She holds a PhD in Medical Sciences and is actively engaged in research on the gut-microbiota-brain axis, with a focus on dietary fibers and short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs).

Academic Background:

• B.Sc (Hons.) Human Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan (2018)
• M.Sc (Hons.) Human Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan (2020)
• PhD, Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, UK

Her research centers on nutritional neuroscience, particularly how diet influences cognitive health via the gut microbiome. Key themes include the role of dietary fibers, SCFAs, and the impact of the APOE4 genotype on brain health. She also investigates dietary strategies during menopause and the nutritional properties of functional foods such as roasted fox nuts and biofortified wheat.

In recent years, her publications have appeared in journals like Gut Microbes, Post Reproductive Health, and Food Production, Processing and Nutrition. Her work reflects a strong interdisciplinary approach, combining human nutrition, microbiome science, and clinical health outcomes. Notably, her 2025 article explores how genetic predisposition (APOE4) modulates the cognitive benefits of fiber through gut microbiota changes, highlighting personalized nutrition pathways.

Scientific Awards:

• Bronze Medal (2018)
• Silver Medal (2020)
• PhD sponsorship by the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission, UK (2022)
• ISSFAL 2023 International Congress Travel Award (2023)

She has been awarded competitive fellowships and travel grants, underscoring the recognition of her research potential. Marrium is also an active member of the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL) and The Nutrition Society. She has contributed to study protocols such as the MediMood trial, which investigates the Mediterranean diet’s impact on mental health and cerebral blood flow. Her research is supported by prestigious funding and has been cited across academic and public platforms, including news outlets and social media. She has no known advisees at this stage of her career.