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Ben Lacey is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of Oxford's Oxford Population Health. His research focuses on population health metrics, health inequalities, and enhancing large-scale observational epidemiology through linked administrative records. Education : MBChB (University of Edinburgh, 2004), MSc in Global Health Science, DPhil in Epidemiology (University of Oxford) Affiliations : UK Biobank, Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit (CTSU), Big Data Institute (BDI), Richard Doll Consortium Lacey's recent work examines obesity trends, cancer disparities, and cardiovascular risk factors using UK Biobank data. He contributes to the Global Burden of Disease Study and develops open-access tools for health outcome prediction. Scientific awards include his fellowship in the Faculty of Public Health of the Royal Colleges of Physicians. His research has significant policy implications, particularly in addressing social and spatial inequalities in health outcomes across Europe.

• Population Health Metrics
• Health Inequalities
• Epidemiology
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Dr. Ezgi Ozen is a Lecturer in Human Nutrition at the University of Reading's Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, part of the School of Chemistry, Food & Pharmacy. She specializes in investigating the role of diet in body composition, with a focus on gene-nutrient interactions and metabolic health. Her work explores how macronutrient intake and genetic factors influence body fat distribution, appetite regulation, and cardiovascular disease risk. She is particularly interested in dietary interventions targeting aging populations to improve quality of life and health outcomes. Dr. Ozen holds a PhD in Human Nutrition from the University of Reading (UK), an MSc in Food and Nutritional Sciences (University of Reading, UK), and a BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics from Hacettepe University (Turkey). She is affiliated with professional bodies including The Nutrition Society, American Society of Nutrition, and European Association for the Study of Obesity. Her research interests span dietary fat metabolism, gene-nutrient interactions, and the impact of protein intake on appetite in older adults. She leads the Nutrition Research Group and contributes to modules such as 'Public Health Nutrition and Consumer Food Choice' (MSc) and 'Nutrition and Public Health' (MPAS). Her recent work emphasizes cross-sectional and interventional studies analyzing the effects of dietary fats on lipid profiles, inflammation markers, and body composition. Key research trends include investigating how replacing saturated fats with unsaturated options affects cholesterol metabolism, platelet function, and cardiovascular risk. Her studies also address vitamin D deficiency's role in adiposity and the modulation of APOE genotype effects on metabolic health. These findings contribute to evidence-based dietary guidelines and personalized nutrition strategies. Dr. Ozen has published extensively on dietary fat interventions, lipid metabolism, and aging populations. She collaborates on projects like the BODYCON study and RISSCI trials, focusing on translational research with public health implications. Her work bridges nutritional science and clinical outcomes, emphasizing practical applications to improve metabolic health across lifespans.

• Nutrition Science
• Metabolic Health
• Gene-Nutrient Interactions
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Matt Neville serves as the Oxford Biobank Scientific Coordinator within the Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism (OCDEM) at the University of Oxford's Medical Sciences Division. His primary responsibilities include curation of the Oxford Biobank resources, facilitation of translational research studies, and management of biobank operations. As a Lecturer, he supervises DPhil students and contributes to the Experimental and Translational Therapeutics MSc program. His research focuses on the genetic determinants of body fat function and distribution and their impact on obesity-related health consequences. Neville employs genomic, epigenomic, and metabolomic approaches to investigate adipose tissue biology, metabolic disorders, and Type II diabetes pathogenesis. His work leverages large-scale biobank resources including Oxford Biobank and UK Biobank for translational studies. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent emphasis on genetic architecture of metabolic traits , with particular attention to adipose tissue biology, obesity genetics, and biomarker discovery. His research integrates multi-omic approaches (genomics, epigenomics, proteomics) to understand context-specific molecular mechanisms in metabolic diseases, with strong translational applications for risk prediction and personalized medicine. Neville holds critical operational roles including Person Designated for the OCDEM HTA license and serves as the RDM OCDEM EDI Champion. His academic journey began with a DPhil in human molecular genetics from Oxford in 2000, followed by industry R&D experience, and a postdoctoral position with Prof Fredrik Karpe since 2003 investigating adipose tissue genetics.

• Genetics of Obesity
• Body Fat Distribution
• Metabolic Disorders
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Sotiris Mastoridis is a Clinical Lecturer in General Surgery at the University of Oxford, affiliated with Jesus College. He holds academic appointments in both the Medical Sciences Division and the Department of Surgery. His academic background includes a medical degree from Imperial College London, an NIHR-funded Academic Clinical Fellowship in General Surgery, and a PhD in transplant immunology and extracellular vesicle biology from King’s College London. Research interests focus on immunological mechanisms governing tolerance and activation post-transplantation, alongside extracellular vesicle biology. He actively contributes to surgical outcomes research, particularly in pancreatic, hepatic, and oncologic surgeries. Mastoridis has published extensively on surgical innovation (e.g., robotic HPB surgery), pandemic-related surgical adaptations, and biomarker discovery in transplantation. His work integrates clinical practice with translational research, addressing challenges in surgical technique optimization, postoperative complication mitigation, and immunological tolerance in organ transplantation. Notable projects include predictive models for pancreatic surgery outcomes and investigations into IL-2’s role in regulatory T-cell function. Mastoridis teaches clinical medicine to undergraduate students at Jesus College, emphasizing surgical education and evidence-based practice. His research has been supported by international collaborations, as evidenced by his participation in multi-center studies like the COVDISurg initiative. He maintains a strong focus on advancing surgical preparedness globally and improving outcomes for complex surgical cases.

• Transplant Immunology
• Extracellular Vesicle Biology
• Surgical Outcomes
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Constantinos Christodoulides is an Associate Professor of Metabolic Medicine at the University of Oxford's Radcliffe Department of Medicine, and a British Heart Foundation Senior Clinical Research Fellow. His clinical practice focuses on Endocrinology and Diabetes. He holds a MBChB, FRCP, and PhD from the University of Cambridge. His multidisciplinary research investigates how obesity drives type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease, with a focus on adipocyte biology and developmental signaling pathways (e.g., WNT and TGF-beta). Key research areas include: Genetic determinants of fat distribution Molecular mechanisms linking adipose tissue to cardiometabolic diseases Translational strategies targeting obesity-related pathways (e.g., LRP5, RSPO3) Recent studies utilize Mendelian randomization, metabolomics, and drug screening to identify therapeutic targets. Notable findings include: LRP5's role in adipose progenitor cell function and insulin sensitivity WNT and TGF-beta pathway influences on fat distribution His work has been published in high-impact journals including Diabetes , Cell Reports , and Communications Medicine . He leads the Karpe, Hodson and Christodoulides Group within Oxford's Metabolic Research community. Current projects explore: Interactions between sleep patterns and metabolic traits Sex differences in adiposity and metabolic outcomes Pharmacogenomic approaches to cardiovascular disease prevention

• Metabolic Medicine
• Endocrinology
• Diabetes Research
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Dr. Michael Thelwell is a Research Fellow in advanced human body measurement and 3D surface-imaging at Sheffield Hallam University's School of Sport and Physical Activity, within the Sports Engineering Research Group. His work focuses on improving health assessments through innovative measurement techniques, particularly in cancer treatment optimization and metabolic syndrome detection. He holds a PhD from Sheffield Hallam University (2021) and has collaborated with Leipzig University and La Trobe University. Education: BSc Sports Technology (Loughborough, 2014), MSc Sports Engineering (Distinction, Sheffield Hallam), PhD in Statistical Shape Analysis Research emphasizes 3D imaging applications for chemotherapy dosing accuracy, cancer-related cachexia, and body composition analysis. Active in developing multi-modal cancer rehabilitation services like the 'Active Together' initiative. Teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate programs including Biomechanics and Measurement in Sports Engineering. Labs/Teams: Part of the Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre, Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, and Health Research Institute. Involved in international collaborations and journal reviewing (e.g., American Journal of Physical Anthropology).

• 3D Surface Imaging
• Human Body Measurement Techniques
• Health Applications in Diabetes
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Dr. Sarah Prior is a Senior Lecturer in the Diabetes Research Group at Swansea University Medical School, part of the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science. She joined the group in 2007 and focuses on investigating links between Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular comorbidities, with a keen interest in bariatric surgery and molecular biomarkers. She co-directs the MSc Diabetes Practice program and teaches at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including modules on medical genetics, biochemistry, and the Graduate Entry Medical Degree. Her research sits within the 'Biomarkers and Genes' theme, emphasizing biomarker identification for cardiovascular complications and obesity-related diabetes. Collaborative work includes retinopathy mechanisms and diabetes complications. Key affiliations include Associated Editor for Diabetic Medicine and committee roles with Obesity at the NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition & Health. Research interests span diabetes, obesity, bariatric surgery outcomes, incretin hormones, oxidative stress, and gene expression analysis. Notable grants include studies on ghrelin axis effects, mitochondrial DNA, and retinal models. She has supervised postgraduate research projects, including studies on nocturnal hemodialysis and environmental chemical exposure impacts. Dr. Prior’s work integrates clinical and basic research, addressing public health challenges like diabetes prevalence and obesity in Wales. Her lab is based in the Grove Building, contributing to Swansea’s Diabetes Research Group initiatives.

• Diabetes
• Obesity
• Bariatric Surgery
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Olah Hakim is a Lecturer at the School of Life and Health Sciences , University of Roehampton. Their research focuses on the interplay between ectopic fat deposition , type 2 diabetes , and ethnic disparities using advanced imaging techniques like MRI/Spectroscopy. Education: BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences (Biochemistry) from Brunel University London (2009), PhD in Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism from King’s College London. Research Interests: Specializes in understanding how visceral and organ-specific fat (liver, pancreas, muscles) contributes to metabolic disorders, particularly in ethnic minority populations. Teaching: Module Leader for Physiology and Metabolism, and lecturer on Nutrition of Population Groups.

• Obesity
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Ectopic Fat Deposition
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Professor Paul Jeffrey is a leading academic in water management at Cranfield Water Science Institute, Cranfield University. He holds the title of Professor of Water Management and is recognized as a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (FICE) and the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His work bridges science, engineering, and policy, focusing on sustainable water systems, reuse technologies, and the socio-technical dimensions of water governance. Research Interests: His expertise spans sustainable water use, resilient water systems, water reuse, environmental policy, and the interplay between human, natural, and technological systems. He investigates resource efficiency, social justice in water access, and public perceptions of water technologies. His work emphasizes integrated water resources management and the human dimensions of sustainability. Publications and Trends: With over 100 publications, his recent research (2022–2025) focuses on microbial monitoring using flow cytometry, anaerobic membrane bioreactors for wastewater reuse, photocatalytic post-treatment, public attitudes toward water reuse, and policy terminology reform. These works reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research combining advanced engineering, environmental science, and social science to address complex water challenges. Scientific Recognition: Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (FICE) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Advising and Funding: Professor Jeffrey has advised numerous researchers and students, many of whom appear as co-authors on his publications. His research has attracted over £15 million in funding from government bodies, research councils, charities, and water sector organizations, supporting innovation in water treatment, reuse, and policy development. Labs and Teams: He is affiliated with the Cranfield Water Science Institute and contributes to initiatives such as the WaterWise Hub and the Sue White Fund for Africa, supporting research in water resilience and capacity-building in low-income countries.

• Water Management
• Sustainable Water Use
• Water Reuse
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Fredrik Karpe is a Professor of Metabolic Medicine at the University of Oxford's Radcliffe Department of Medicine, affiliated with Pembroke College. He serves as Head of the Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism (OCDEM) and leads the Karpe, Hodson and Christodoulides Metabolic Research Group. His research focuses on adipose tissue function, obesity-related metabolic consequences, and the contrasting roles of upper vs. lower body fat distribution in diabetes and cardiovascular disease risk. Collaborating with Associate Professor Leanne Hodson, his work explores therapeutic potentials of gluteofemoral adipose tissue properties. Dr. Karpe holds an MD/PhD and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP). He also serves as an Honorary Consultant Physician. His lab, the Oxford Laboratory for Integrative Physiology (Oxlip), integrates clinical and basic science approaches to metabolic disorders. Key research themes include adipocyte insulin sensitivity, lipid metabolism, and translational proteomics in sepsis. His academic career includes over 200+ peer-reviewed publications spanning genetics of obesity, metabolic pathways, and clinical endocrinology. Notable contributions include studies on adipose progenitor cells, Mendelian randomization for cardiometabolic traits, and postprandial lipid metabolism mechanisms. He has pioneered methodologies linking body fat distribution to bone health and cardiovascular outcomes through multi-ethnic cohort studies. Current initiatives focus on translating adipose tissue biology insights into novel therapies for metabolic diseases. His work is supported by collaborative networks across Oxford's biomedical research institutes and international partnerships in metabolic medicine.

• Metabolic Medicine
• Obesity Research
• Diabetes
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Dr Sarah Kehoe is a Lecturer in Public Health Nutrition at the University of Southampton's Faculty of Medicine. Her research focuses on maternal, child, and adolescent health in low- and middle-income countries, emphasizing behavioral determinants of diet and physical activity, intervention design, and food security. She leads the BM6 Medicine course, designed to widen access to medicine for underrepresented groups, and teaches public health at BSc/MSc levels. Her work integrates community engagement and global health equity. Education: BSc in Physiology/Psychology (University of Southampton), MSc in Public Health Nutrition, and a PhD (part-time) on preconception nutrition interventions in Mumbai. She has held roles including Senior Research Fellow with the NIHR Global Health Research Group and Training Lead for capacity-building initiatives. Research Groups: Member of the India Centre for Inclusive Growth, Centre for Developmental Origins of Health and Disease, and Institute of Developmental Sciences. Awards: Faculty of Medicine Career Track Fellowship (2023). Supervised numerous students and co-organized international conferences. Serves as Academic Editor for Global Public Health and designs training programs in dietary assessment and anthropometry.

• Global Health
• Public Health Nutrition
• Maternal and Child Health
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Professor Antonio Vidal-Puig is a distinguished Professor of Molecular Nutrition and Metabolism at the University of Cambridge, where he is affiliated with the Department of Clinical Biochemistry within the School of Clinical Medicine. He serves as Associate Director of the MRC Metabolic Diseases Unit and leads the TVP Lab at the Wellcome Trust-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge. His laboratory focuses on investigating the molecular mechanisms involved in controlling energy expenditure, fat deposition, and nutrient partitioning. Professor Vidal-Puig earned his medical degree from the University of Valencia Medical School and completed his endocrinology training at the University of Granada Medical School. He conducted post-doctoral research at Harvard Medical School (1992-1999) at Massachusetts General Hospital and Beth Israel Hospital. In 2015, he completed an Executive Master of Business Administration at Cambridge Judge Business School. His research program explores the molecular mechanisms linking obesity with cardiometabolic complications, with particular focus on adipose tissue dysfunction and lipotoxicity, brown fat biology as an anti-lipotoxic strategy, nutrient partitioning and energy metabolism, and MASLD as a manifestation of lipotoxicity. He is renowned for advancing the concept that pharmacological targeting of brown fat may treat obesity and for introducing the adipose tissue 'expandability' hypothesis as a key factor in insulin resistance pathogenesis. His recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a strong focus on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), adipose tissue biology, lipid metabolism, and the liver-heart axis in cardiometabolic diseases. His work spans from molecular mechanisms to clinical applications, with increasing emphasis on holistic treatment approaches for metabolic disorders. Doctor honoris causa from King Juan Carlos University (2024) Society for Endocrinology Medal (2017) Hippocrates International Award for Medical Research (2015) Lilly Foundation Distinguished Career Award (2015) FEBS National Lecture (2015) Maimonides Lecture Award by University of Córdoba (2016) Sir Philip Randle Lecture sponsored by British Biochemical Society (2019) Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences (UK) (2014) Professor Vidal-Puig mentors numerous PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in his TVP Lab. His research is supported by major funding bodies including the Medical Research Council (MRC), British Heart Foundation, and European Research Council. He serves as Chair of the Life Sciences Panel and is a recipient of a Principal Investigator award from the ERC. Internationally, he maintains academic engagements including his role as Chair of the Centre on Artificial Intelligence for Humankind at the National University of Singapore Business School and as the Toh Chin Chye Visiting Professor at the National University of Singapore. The TVP Lab employs an Integrated Physiology approach, utilizing genetically modified models and Systems Biology methods including transcriptomic, lipidomic, and bioinformatic analyses to map lipid metabolic networks across different organs. The lab's research aims to identify novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets for treating obesity and associated metabolic disorders.

• Molecular Nutrition
• Metabolism
• Obesity Research
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Dr Rebecca Moon is an NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Child Health at the University of Southampton's Faculty of Medicine, Department of Human Development & Health. Her research focuses on early life programming of musculoskeletal health, childhood bone health, and vitamin D's role in developmental outcomes. She leads the follow-up study of the MAVIDOS trial investigating pregnancy vitamin D supplementation's effects on offspring body composition and bone mineralization. Current projects include evaluating glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists' impact on musculoskeletal health in adolescents with obesity, supported by Action Medical Research. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams including Professors Cyrus Cooper and Nicholas Harvey. Her work bridges clinical practice and population health, with publications in Archives of Disease in Childhood , Bone , and American Journal of Clinical Nutrition . She supervises doctoral student Charlotte Maden and contributes to teaching in pediatric endocrinology. Dr Moon is affiliated with the Centre for Developmental Origins of Health and Disease and Institute of Developmental Sciences, emphasizing intergenerational health research.

• Early life programming of musculoskeletal health
• Childhood bone health
• Vitamin D supplementation effects
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Dr. Brandon Whitcher is a Senior Imaging Scientist in Life Sciences at University of Westminster with 15+ years experience in quantitative imaging biomarkers. He applies statistical methods to medical imaging data across therapeutic areas. Research focuses on: Development of quantitative biomarkers for pharmaceutical applications Interface of data acquisition, image processing and statistical modeling Multi-modal imaging analysis Population-scale phenotyping Recent publications demonstrate expertise in AI-accelerated imaging, body composition analysis, and genetic correlates of imaging phenotypes.

• Quantitative Imaging Biomarkers
• Medical Imaging Analysis
• Statistical Inference
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Dr Liam Anderson is an Assistant Professor in Applied Exercise Physiology at the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham. He is a BASES-accredited sports scientist, UEFA-licensed football coach, and consultant for English Premier League and Football League clubs. His work bridges elite football practice and academic research. BSc (Hons) Sport Science, Liverpool John Moores University MSc Sports Physiology, Liverpool John Moores University PhD Applied Exercise Physiology, Liverpool John Moores University Dr Anderson's research focuses on maximizing performance in intermittent sports, particularly elite football. His interests include training load monitoring, energy expenditure, macronutrient intake, carbohydrate periodization, and rehabilitation strategies. He has extensive applied experience with elite clubs such as Liverpool FC, Everton FC, Mol Fehervar FC, and Crewe Alexandra FC. His recent publications reveal a strong trend in using objective physiological and nutritional methods to optimize elite soccer performance. Key themes include energy balance, injury prevention, maturation-related risks in youth players, and metabolic adaptation. He frequently employs the doubly labeled water method and collaborates on large-scale international studies. Dr Anderson actively supervises doctoral and Master’s students, many embedded within professional football environments. He also contributes to academic journals as a reviewer and disseminates research through platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn. He is involved in applied research projects and consultancy, supporting elite clubs in performance optimization. His work emphasizes translating scientific findings into practical strategies for player development and injury mitigation. Dr Anderson has contributed to book chapters on soccer physiology and is part of collaborative research networks focusing on human energy expenditure and performance science.

• Applied Exercise Physiology
• Sports Performance
• Intermittent Sports
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