Susan Fairweather-Tait is a Professor at the University of East Anglia , affiliated with the Norwich Medical School . She is also a member of the Norwich Institute for Healthy Aging and contributes to research on Lifespan Health . Her career spans academia, public health policy, and international research collaboration. Education: BSc (2:1) in Food Sciences, University of London MSc (Distinction) in Nutrition, University of London PhD, University of London DSc, University of London Her research interests center on micronutrient metabolism , particularly iron and selenium, nutrient bioavailability , mineral requirements , and the role of food biofortification in preventing deficiencies. She investigates diet and aging, including the impact of the Mediterranean diet on health outcomes in older adults, as demonstrated in the NU-AGE study. Her work extends to health claims , dietary reference values , and risk assessment in food safety. The recent articles reflect a strong focus on human nutrition trials , micronutrient status , and population health . Themes include iron bioavailability from biofortified crops , gut microbiome interactions , sarcopenia prevention , and nutritional interventions in aging . Many studies are part of large-scale European projects and utilize clinical, biochemical, and epidemiological methods. Scientific awards and honors: Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition Honorary Fellow of the UK Nutrition Society Registered Nutritionist Member of the European Iron Club She holds significant advisory and leadership roles , including: Chair, FAO/WHO Expert Group on Nutrient Requirements for Children (0–36 months) Chair, Public Health England UK Nutrition and Health Claims Committee (2020–2023) Member, UK Food Standards Agency Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes (2020–2023) Member, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) Member, Big C Research Advisory Panel She has led multiple externally funded research projects from BBSRC, HarvestPlus, and EU initiatives, focusing on iron/zinc bioavailability, colonic delivery systems, and early-life nutrition. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and nutrition. She teaches medical and postgraduate students in areas such as nutritional anemias , vitamins and minerals , and obesity . Labs and Research Groups: She is associated with the Norwich Medical School and the Norwich Institute for Healthy Aging , contributing to interdisciplinary research on nutrition and healthy aging.








