Iain Brownlee

Iain joined Northumbria University in 2019, having begun his lecturing career in 2010. He completed his first degree in Physiological Sciences at Newcastle University. This inspired his interest in whole-body and systems physiology that led him to pursue a PhD in dietary fibre and gastrointestinal function.

Iain's subsequent research has focused on dietary fibre, whole grains, seaweeds and their potential impacts on parameters of cardiovascular, metabolic and gastrointestinal health. His work has included the design and management of randomised, controlled trials, cross-sectional studies in infants, children and young adults, laboratory modelling of gastrointestinal function, and studies related to digestive enzyme detection and activity. Recent work has also focused on defining or assessing alignment of dietary habit or food provision with national guidelines. This includes evaluation of the quality of foods served at schools and Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programmes in the UK. He also has significant experience in project related to international health claims frameworks.