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Research interests
Development and organisation of complex, small through to large scale social surveys, bio-social sample/data collection (including dietary assessment), small scale human trials (dietary interventions and weight-loss interventions). Areas of nutritional research interest: the impact of dietary components (in particular micronutrients and polypehnolic compounds) on indicators of health in particular musculoskeletal biology (with a focus on cytokine signalling and redox homeostasis).
Teaching specialisms
L4 Foundations in Human Nutrition
L5 Clinical Nutrition
L6 Contemporary topics in Nutrition
Overview
I joined the University of Hertfordshire as a full-time lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics in December 2019. Since joining the team, I have acquired the role of Year 1 (Level 4) lead for both the BSc (Hons) Nutrition and BSc (Hons) Dietetics programmes. I lead several modules across both programmes at Level 4, Level 5 and Level 6. I am currently an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) and aim to actively utilise the latest pedagogic literature in developing my teaching.
Prior to my current post, I was a Senior Researcher at The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) within the Health and Biomedical team. I led the most recent National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS): Assessment of Salt intake from urinary sodium in adults (aged 19-64) in England (2019) and worked on the NDNS-RP years 9 through to 12. Additional projects included a HENRY (Health, Exercise and Nutrition in the Really Young) pilot study, Food and You and the Health Survey for England (HSE). I am skilled in the development and organisation of complex, small through to large scale social surveys, bio-social sample/data collection (including dietary assessment).
Prior to my work at NatCen I completed an BSc (Hons) in Nutritional Biochemistry (University of Nottingham), and MSc in Human Nutrition (University of Glasgow) and a PhD in Biomedical Sciences (Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease - Department of Musculoskeletal Biology).
Education/Academic qualification
Biomedical Sciences , PhD , Skeletal muscle function in CFS: investigating cytokines, redox homeostasis and mitochondrial function, The University of Liverpool
5 Nov 2012 → 5 Nov 2015
Award Date: 21 Jul 2016
Human Nutrition with a specialisation in Clinical Nutrition, MSc , Human Nutrition with a specialisation in Clinical Nutrition , HEI: The University of Glasgow
6 Sept 2011 → 31 Aug 2012
Award Date: 5 Dec 2012
Nutritional Biochemistry , BSc, HEI: University of Nottingham
5 Sept 2008 → 16 Jun 2011
Award Date: 16 Jun 2011
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Skin Microbiome in Healthy Ageing: Exploring the Relationships Between Skin Microbiome, Skin Characteristics, Age and Diet
Nowson, G. (PI), Fallaize, R. (CoI) & Earl, K. (CoI)
UKRI - Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
1/08/24 → 31/03/25
Project: Research
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Shelf-stable, organic food pasta made from sourdough
Garcia-Cela, E. (CoPI), Earl, K. (CoPI), Vafeiadou, K. (Researcher) & Timms, A. (Researcher)
7/03/22 → 17/06/22
Project: Consultancy
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Exploring the Nutritional Profile and Cost of Plant-Based Milk Alternatives Compared with Dairy Milk in the UK with Consideration of Environmental Impact Data
Nowson, G., Fallaize, R. & Earl, K., 30 Jun 2025, In: Current Developments in Nutrition. 9, 6, p. 1-15 15 p., 107436.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Qualitative exploration of the experiences and perceptions of diet in psoriasis management among UK adults
Hawkins, P., Mason, S., Earl, K., Tektonidis, T. G. & Fallaize, R., 9 Apr 2025, In: BMJ Open. 15, 4, p. 1-9 9 p., e085536.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An investigation into the environmental impact of plant-based dairy alternatives compared with dairy milk in the UK
Nowson, G., Earl, K. & Fallaize, R., 21 Jan 2025. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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The Role of Diet in the Management of Psoriasis: A Scoping Review
Hawkins, P., Earl, K., Tektonidis, T. G. & Fallaize, R., 20 Sept 2023, In: Nutrition Research Reviews. p. 1-35 35 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Major histocompatibility complex I‐induced endoplasmic reticulum stress mediates the secretion of pro‐inflammatory muscle‐derived cytokines
Thoma, A., Earl, K. E., Goljanek‐Whysall, K. & Lightfoot, A. P., 25 Nov 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine. 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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