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Organisation profile
Attaining world-leading research and educational standards
Our aim is, (1) to conduct world-leading nutrition research which spans from fundamental mechanistic studies to large pragmatic trials in healthy participants and ‘at risk’ groups, and (2) to effectively educate our MBBS, PA and PGR students in the understanding of nutrition in health and disease-risk reduction. Through both mechanisms we help deliver the government Ageing Grand Challenge goal of increasing healthy life expectancy by five years by 2035.
We investigate the impact of key dietary components and dietary patterns on health and risk of major age-related chronic diseases, in particular cardio-metabolic health, musculoskeletal health, cognitive health and dementia, micronutrient deficiency conditions and prostate cancer. Our research uses a combination of cell and animal models, prospective epidemiology (EPIC Norfolk and Potsdam, Twins UK, UK Biobank etc.) intervention trials in healthy and patient groups, food bioactive absorption and metabolism studies, genomics and lipidomics. Research interests in eating behaviour and its determinants, is now based in Norfolk Institute of Health Ageing (NIHA, www.healthyageingnorfolk.com ) launched in August 2020, of which Prof Anne Marie Minihane is Director.
Main Research areas of interest
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Flavonoids and their metabolites, and cardio-metabolic and cognitive health
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n-3 fatty acids, metabolism and cognition
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Gut-liver-brain axis and the role of the microbiota
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Micronutrient status, health and malnutrition e.g. iron and vitamin D
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Dietary fibres and glucose metabolism
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Nutrient-gene interactions and personalised nutrition
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Yongping Bao
- Norwich Medical School - Professor of Nutritional Biochemistry
- Metabolic Health - Member
- Nutrition and Preventive Medicine - Member
- Cancer Studies - Member
Person: Research Group Member, Research Centre Member, Academic, Teaching & Research
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Ian Clark
- School of Biological Sciences - Professor of Musculoskeletal Biology
- Musculoskeletal Medicine - Member
- Nutrition and Preventive Medicine - Member
- HealthUEA - Academic Chair
Person: Research Group Member, Academic, Teaching & Research
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Peter Curtis
- Norwich Medical School - Associate Professor
- Norwich Institute for Healthy Aging - Member
- Lifespan Health - Member
- Nutrition and Preventive Medicine - Member
Person: Research Group Member, Research Centre Member, Academic, Teaching & Research
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An expert consensus statement on biomarkers of ageing for use in intervention studies
Perri, G., French, C., Agostinis-Sobrinho, C., Anand, A., Antarianto, R. D., Arai, Y., Baur, J. A., Cauli, O., Clivaz-Duc, M., Colloca, G., Demetriades, C., de Lucia, C., Di Gessa, G., Diniz, B. S., Dotchin, C. L., Eaglestone, G., Elliott, B. T., Espeland, M. A., Ferrucci, L., Fisher, J., & 44 others , May 2025, In: The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences. 80, 5, glae297.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Are dietary patterns relevant for reducing the risk of fractures and sarcopenia?
Welch, A. A., Scott, J., Cameron, D. & Yates, M., 23 Jan 2025, In: Current Osteoporosis Reports. 23, 7.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Associations between time spent in sedentary behaviors and metabolic syndrome risk in physically active and inactive European older adults
Nilsson, A., Limem, H., Santoro, A., Jurado-Medina, L. S., Berendsen, A. A. M., de Groot, L. C. P. G. M., Kaluza, J., Januszko, O., Jennings, A., Fairweather-Tait, S., Franceschi, C. & Kadi, F., 1 Jun 2025, In: Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging. 29, 6, 100544.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Fahrenheit Placement Prize for Excellence
Davidson, Rosemary (Recipient), 2004
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Consultancy for Holland & Barrett
David Vauzour (Consultant)
2 Apr 2025 → 12 May 2025Activity: Consultancy
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Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSARG) (External organisation)
David Vauzour (Member)
4 Dec 2024Activity: Membership › Peer review panel
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How do dietary factors influence musculoskeletal and cardiovascular health (Keynote lecture)
Ailsa Welch (Speaker)
22 Nov 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in external training
Press/Media
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Food poverty in Norfolk: ‘Children have bowed legs’: hunger worse than ever, says Norwich school
21/12/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Media Coverage or Contribution
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Expert reaction to vitamin D supplements and bone fractures in children in Mongolia
1/12/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Media Coverage or Contribution
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BBC story on lockdown experiences (July 2023)
7/07/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Media Coverage or Contribution