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Lead Investigator: Dr Adele CostabileI am Professor in Clinical Nutrition and the Microbiome at the University of Roehampton.
I graduated in Food microbiology and my PhD in Food Science at the University of Naples, Italy. Between 2005 and 2014 I trained as a Senior Research Associate at the University of Reading, at the Food and Nutritional Sciences Department with Professor Glenn R Gibson. In 2015, I was appointed Lecturer in Nutrition and Health at the Life Science Department at the University of Roehampton. I am an Associate Editor at the Journal of Functional Foods. My publication record includes over 60 international peer reviewed articles and book chapters in the areas of food chain microbiomes, nutrition, gut microbiology and diet:microbiome interactions. I am recognised by Web of Science as a very well cited researcher- for production of multiple highly cited articles that ranked in the top 1% for the field, “cross-field” and year. |
Qualifications
2025: Visiting Professor at the Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences Center for Advanced Studies and Technology (Cast) “G. D’annunzio University", Chieti, Italy
2025: SENSE member (Professional network of nutrition consultants dedicated to supporting and promoting the self-development of self-employed and freelance nutrition professionals). Established in 1996 as Self Employed Nutritionists’ Support and Enlightenmen, SENSE provides a collaborative platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and professional growth within the nutrition community.
2024: Membership of the panel for Food science, Nutrition, One Health, Animal Science, Veterinary Sciences, Human Microbiome Studies within Independent Research Fund Denmark (DFF).
2024: ILSI Europe New expert group on ‘Probiotic clinical study design, https://ilsi.eu/
2024: Management Committee United Kingdom in the COST Action CA23110, https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA23110/
2023: International Qualification Professor in Endocrinology, Nephrology and Nutritional Sciences
2017: SEDA certificate in Supervising Postgraduate Research
2016: Registered Nutritionist, RNutr, Nutrition Science, UKVRN 11073
2016: Fellow of The Higher Education Academy, UK
2004: PhD in Food Science, Microbiological Safety, Genetic Improvement of Farm Animal and Immunology, University of Naples Federico II, Veterinary, Italy.
2000: Degree in Food Science (5 years, BSc and M.Sc. equivalent), University of Naples Federico II, Italy.
2025: Visiting Professor at the Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences Center for Advanced Studies and Technology (Cast) “G. D’annunzio University", Chieti, Italy
2025: SENSE member (Professional network of nutrition consultants dedicated to supporting and promoting the self-development of self-employed and freelance nutrition professionals). Established in 1996 as Self Employed Nutritionists’ Support and Enlightenmen, SENSE provides a collaborative platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and professional growth within the nutrition community.
2024: Membership of the panel for Food science, Nutrition, One Health, Animal Science, Veterinary Sciences, Human Microbiome Studies within Independent Research Fund Denmark (DFF).
2024: ILSI Europe New expert group on ‘Probiotic clinical study design, https://ilsi.eu/
2024: Management Committee United Kingdom in the COST Action CA23110, https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA23110/
2023: International Qualification Professor in Endocrinology, Nephrology and Nutritional Sciences
2017: SEDA certificate in Supervising Postgraduate Research
2016: Registered Nutritionist, RNutr, Nutrition Science, UKVRN 11073
2016: Fellow of The Higher Education Academy, UK
2004: PhD in Food Science, Microbiological Safety, Genetic Improvement of Farm Animal and Immunology, University of Naples Federico II, Veterinary, Italy.
2000: Degree in Food Science (5 years, BSc and M.Sc. equivalent), University of Naples Federico II, Italy.
Research interests
I am a microbiologist working in the field of nutrition, food science and biotechnology. My publication record includes over 60 peer-reviewed international articles and book chapters in the areas of food chain microbiomes, nutrition, gut microbiology, and diet-microbiome interactions. My research explores how gut and food chain microbiomes affect human and animal nutrition, health, and disease risk. I focus on host-microbe interactions and inter-kingdom molecular communication, particularly through bile acids and microbiota-related metabolites influenced by diet. I have worked on several in vitro models of the human and animal gut to determine the impact of foods, prebiotics, and pharmaceutical ingredients on the microbiota. I am deeply fascinated by how dietary changes reshape the intestinal microbiome, influencing health. The results of my scientific research have shown great potential for therapeutic translation. Recently my work has focused on targeting the gut microbiota for nutritional interventions and this unique role has allowed me to broaden my horizons and appreciate the importance of specific analyses in successfully transitioning research discoveries into commercial products, particularly the process from bench to bedside. My talent has been in bringing together industrialists and academics and overseeing Knowledge Transfer Partnership projects across sectors to bridge knowledge gaps on how microbiota can aid in recovery. I continue to promote enterprise and knowledge transfer by initiating, directing, and managing ventures with SMEs through knowledge-connect projects, and by delivering key theoretical and practical input in successful consultancy work, especially for SMEs in and around London. Throughout my research career, I have gained valuable experience within internationally leading research groups specializing in clinical dietary intervention trials, which has been instrumental in expanding my network of collaborators and advancing my skillset.
I am a microbiologist working in the field of nutrition, food science and biotechnology. My publication record includes over 60 peer-reviewed international articles and book chapters in the areas of food chain microbiomes, nutrition, gut microbiology, and diet-microbiome interactions. My research explores how gut and food chain microbiomes affect human and animal nutrition, health, and disease risk. I focus on host-microbe interactions and inter-kingdom molecular communication, particularly through bile acids and microbiota-related metabolites influenced by diet. I have worked on several in vitro models of the human and animal gut to determine the impact of foods, prebiotics, and pharmaceutical ingredients on the microbiota. I am deeply fascinated by how dietary changes reshape the intestinal microbiome, influencing health. The results of my scientific research have shown great potential for therapeutic translation. Recently my work has focused on targeting the gut microbiota for nutritional interventions and this unique role has allowed me to broaden my horizons and appreciate the importance of specific analyses in successfully transitioning research discoveries into commercial products, particularly the process from bench to bedside. My talent has been in bringing together industrialists and academics and overseeing Knowledge Transfer Partnership projects across sectors to bridge knowledge gaps on how microbiota can aid in recovery. I continue to promote enterprise and knowledge transfer by initiating, directing, and managing ventures with SMEs through knowledge-connect projects, and by delivering key theoretical and practical input in successful consultancy work, especially for SMEs in and around London. Throughout my research career, I have gained valuable experience within internationally leading research groups specializing in clinical dietary intervention trials, which has been instrumental in expanding my network of collaborators and advancing my skillset.
