Dr Shahnaz Hassan is a general adult consultant psychiatrist with a specialist interest in adult ADHD. She is a published researcher in the field of lifestyle medicine. Her practice in psychiatry takes a lifestyle approach aiming to equip people with lifelong personal resources such as regular physical activity, to manage their mental wellbeing. She is a qualified UK athletics coach, setting up & personally volunteering at a community based, weekly mental health support running and walking group (Run talk run & walk talk walk) and volunteers at the first NHS patient swimming group. She designed and delivers wellbeing workshops to health care staff. She lives by what she preaches and is a keen triathlete herself and encourages others to find their passions in life to help them reach their full potential.

Prof Vidal-Puig obtained his medical degree from Valencia Medical School (Spain) before training in clinical endocrinology at Granada Medical School (Spain), where he obtained his PhD based on clinical and physiological studies of the relationship between insulin resistance and hyperandrogenism. The award of the Paul Dudley White Fellowship from the American Heart Association funded post-doctoral training at Harvard University. In 2000 he moved to the University of Cambridge where he developed the programme of obesity, diabetes and cardiometabolic complications. Prof Vidal-Puig is currently the Professor of Molecular Nutrition and Metabolism at Cambridge University and Honorary Consultant in Metabolic Medicine at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge. He is Deputy Director of the Wellcome Trust-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science Director of the Cambridge Phenomics Centre. He is a member of the Cambridge University Nanjing Centre for technology and Innovation in the Jiangbei Area, is a concurrent Professor at Nanjing University (China), Soochow University (China) and Chiba University (Japan) and associate Faculty at Centro de Investigacion Principe Felipe in Valencia (Spain). His programme of research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of lipid-induced insulin resistance and on developing strategies to prevent the deleterious effects of lipids, specifically by modulating fatty acid oxidation and thermogenic mechanisms. Prof Vidal-Puig has authored 240 scientific papers, trained many PhD students and postdoctoral fellows and has received important awards such the Hippocrates International award for Nutrition Research (RAM Principado Asturias), FEBS National Lecturer, Society of Endocrinology Medal, and Career Distinguished Award Lilly Fundacion. Vidal-Puig is also interested in developing strategies and innovative approaches to management in academic research intensive institutions. He graduated from an Executive MBA at the Judge Business School of the University of Cambridge, and aims to translate the knowledge available in other business related areas into academic management.

Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi is a lifestyle doctor and team GB AG long distance triathlete. Movement, community, and nutrition are three cornerstones of his personal and professional life. He has a varied portfolio career across several sectors. These include being the Royal College of GPs lifestyle and physical activity lead, Leamington personalised care lead, as well as a SWIM England clinical advisor. He runs a pioneering NHS based lifestyle clinic and fitness club helping to educate and support patients to eat better, move more and connect with their community. He has a strong focus on health span. Highlighting the lifestyle needed to prepare yourself to be the best 80-year-old. He is a well-respected educator delivering numerous talks and lectures to audiences both professional and public including a regular weekly slot on the channel 4 show Steph’s packed lunch.

Marcus has 28 years’ international experience as a healthcare operator across many clinical environments. With 20 years active operational experience in the RAF, serving as a healthcare leader across all 3 services, with 9 operational tours under his belt. Throughout his career Marcus has worked with the NHS, MOD, NATO, the UK Cabinet Office, private healthcare companies and as currently as an NED at the Royal College Of Surgeons. From his experience in both safe and hostel environments Marcus deeply understands the critical importance of nutrition and a healthy as possible lifestyle for both patients and healthcare professionals.  Marcus is a regular presenter at Medical conferences and online webinars; proselytising compassionate leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship and the power of nurses to change the face of healthcare.

Doctor Alan Desmond is a Consultant Gastroenterologist certified in both Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine, Doctor Alan completed his medical training in Ireland and Oxford. He has a specialist interest in the role of diet in the prevention and treatment of Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis. A fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, London, he has published several influential research papers in the field of Inflammatory Bowel Disease and is a dedicated advocate for the gut health benefits, and overall health benefits, of a whole-food plant-based approach to nutrition. He lives in South Devon with his wife and three children. Doctor Alan has made evidence-based dietary advice an essential part of his practice as a doctor specialising in gut health problems. He has presented at numerous international medical conferences on the benefits of this approach to food, alongside other renowned advocates including Dr Michael Greger, Dr Michael Klaper, Dietician Brenda Davis, Dr Kim Williams, and Dr Neal Barnard. He is an Ambassador for Plant-Based Health Professionals UK, a not-for-profit group which educates members of the public, health professionals, and policy makers on the incredible health benefits of a plant-based diet.

Ro Huntriss is a London-based Consultant Dietitian and Nutritionist with over 12 years of experience working in the NHS, private practice and commercial business. She holds a Master’s degree in Advanced Nutrition, and a second Master’s degree in Clinical Research. Following several years in the NHS she has worked in digital health for the past 6 years, currently working as the Chief Nutrition Officer for the global healthtech company, Palta. Ro is a leading clinician in several areas including women’s health – being one of the UK’s leading dietitians in fertility nutrition, weight management, diabetes, gastroenterology and digital health. Ro is the author of Deliciously Healthy Fertility, and is frequently seen in mainstream media including the BBC, Forbes, Daily Mail, The Express, The Sun, HELLO! Magazine, OK! Magazine, The Mirror and Cosmopolitan. She is a published academic author, with research published in peer-reviewed journals to include the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Obesity, Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, and Clinical Obesity. She was awarded Social Media Influencer of the Year in 2022 by the British Dietetic Association and was named Community Nutrition Professional of the Year in 2021 by CN Magazine. Ro is passionate about women’s health, health innovation and supporting the professional development of healthcare professionals to optimise patient care.

Kaitlin is a one of the UKs leading gut health Dietitian’s and a yoga instructor. She also holds the esteemed role of Lead Dietitian for the outpatient dietetic service at London Bridge Hospital, a distinguished private healthcare institution in the heart of London. Kaitlin’s journey commenced at the University of Nottingham, where she completed a comprehensive four-year master’s degree program in Nutrition and Dietetics. Subsequently, she honed her expertise during her tenure at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, where she garnered invaluable experience across several different specialities before channeling her focus into the specialised realm of gastroenterology. In addition to her degree, Kaitlin underwent specialised training at Kings College London, becoming proficient in the delivery and instruction of the Low FODMAP diet, a skill she now applies in her dedicated work with patients in the field of gastroenterology, particularly those afflicted by intricate functional gut disorders such as IBS. IAs a testament to her expertise, Kaitlin is an esteemed media spokesperson for the British Dietetic Association (BDA). Her expertise has been prominently featured on esteemed television programs, including BBC Countryfile, BBC Food Truth or Scare, and Channel 4’s Food Unwrapped, showcasing her dedication to advancing public understanding of nutrition and gut health. She has also contributed her insightful knowledge to well-regarded publications such as Women’s Health, Food Matters Live, and The Daily Mail. Furthermore, Kaitlin possesses a wealth of experience collaborating with companies, where her consultancy skills, extensive knowledge, and expertise have proven invaluable. Her multifaceted talents extend to the creation of compelling PR materials and the delivery of captivating cooking demonstrations at prestigious events and conferences, including the BBC Good Food Show.

Giles Yeo got his PhD in molecular genetics from the University of Cambridge in 1998, after which he joined the lab of Prof Sir Stephen O’Rahilly, working on the genetics of severe human obesity. Giles Yeo is now a Professor of Molecular Neuroendocrinology and programme leader at the MRC Metabolic Diseases Unit in Cambridge and his research currently focuses on the influence of genes on feeding behaviour & body-weight. In addition, he is a graduate tutor and fellow of Wolfson College, and Honorary President of the British Dietetic Association. Giles is also a broadcaster and author, presenting science documentaries for the BBC, and hosts a podcast called ‘Dr Giles Yeo Chews The Fat’. His first book ‘Gene Eating’ was published in December 2018, and his second book ‘Why Calories Don’t Count’ came out in June 2021. Giles was appointed an MBE in the Queen’s 2020 birthday honours for services to ‘Research, Communication and Engagement’. He won the Society for Endocrinology Medal in 2022.