Saskia Wilson-Barnes

Dr. Saskia Wilson-Barnes is a Research Fellow in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Surrey's School of Biosciences, specializing in the Department of Nutrition, Food and Exercise Sciences. She leads research on personalized nutrition interventions using artificial intelligence, particularly through the EU-funded PROTEIN project developing a mobile application for tailored dietary and physical activity advice. Her work focuses on vitamin D's role in bone health, exercise performance, and healthy aging, with emphasis on translating research into practical digital tools.

Her research interests intersect computational nutrition, bone metabolism, and the application of AI in healthcare. She investigates how technology can bridge gaps between scientific knowledge and public health outcomes, with a focus on vulnerable populations such as athletes, older adults, and those with metabolic conditions like type 2 diabetes. Key affiliations include the Nutrition Society, British Dietetic Association, and European College of Sport Sciences.

Her publications emphasize validating AI-driven nutritional tools, evaluating user engagement with health apps, and exploring modifiable risk factors for bone health. The PROTEIN project's mobile application has been tested in pilot studies demonstrating feasibility and preliminary effectiveness, with ongoing work refining expert knowledge frameworks and user-centered design principles.