Sonia Pombo

Sonia Pombo is a Research Fellow at the Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Queen Mary University of London. She holds a BSc, MSc, and is a Registered Nutritionist (Public Health). Her work focuses on public health interventions, particularly salt reduction and improving dietary environments for children. She leads UK salt reduction initiatives through Action on Salt, publishing technical reports to drive food industry reformulation. Additionally, she contributes to the ActEarly research collaborative in Tower Hamlets, investigating dietary contributors to childhood obesity and advocating for sustainable food policy changes.

• Education: BSc, MSc, RNutr (Public Health)

Her research emphasizes translating evidence into actionable strategies for policymakers, NGOs, and the public. Key interests include addressing social inequalities through upstream interventions and optimizing the nutritional quality of packaged foods. She collaborates across sectors to align business practices and government policies with population health goals.

No scientific awards are listed in the provided profile. Her current projects involve analyzing food environments and promoting equitable health outcomes in urban communities.