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University of Exeter Medical School

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Celeste Lugtmeijer

Postgraduate Researcher
Sport and Health Sciences

University of Exeter
Haighton
St Luke's Campus
Exeter EX1 2LU

About me:

PhD Project name: The Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Potential of the Pukka Supplement Range: Identifying Tissue Targets in Addressing Obesity and Metabolic Disease.

PhD supervisors: Dr. Mary O'Leary & Prof. Jo Bowtell

Research interests:

  • Metabolic disorders (Metabolic Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease)
  • Gut microbiota metabolism and personalised nutrition
  • Exercise physiology & sports nutrition
  • Sustainable diets
  • Public health nutrition, preventive nutrition, and science communication

Qualifications:
  • BSc Nutrition (King's College London)

Research Project: The role of the gut microbiota in the cardiovascular health benefits of dietary lignans

  • MRes Clinical Research (Imperial College London)

Research Project: The effect of short-chain fatty acids on mucosal healing and intestinal epithelial barrier function in inflammatory bowel disease patients: an organoid approach


Career:

Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) Reg No. 21255

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