Dr Ella is a Scientific Research Coordinator at Optibac Probiotics, bringing over 10 years’ experience in nutritional biochemistry, nutrition research and human health. She develops and coordinates scientific research to strengthen the evidence behind probiotics and their potential role in supporting health.
A Registered Nutritionist and nutritional biochemist, Ella holds a PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry and a BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry and Microbiology. Her research background spans molecular and cellular science through to human nutrition intervention trials, giving her a strong understanding of how nutrients and other bioactive compounds can influence health.
Before joining Optibac, Ella spent much of her research career at the University of Southampton, where she investigated the relationship between nutrition and human health. She has particular expertise in inflammation and fatty acid metabolism, alongside extensive experience designing and coordinating human nutrition trials investigating areas including immune function, personalised nutrition and the gut microbiome.
Passionate about understanding how and why nutrition and probiotics can influence health, Ella is particularly interested in translating complex scientific research into clear, evidence-based information. She believes that making high-quality science understandable and relevant can help people make more informed decisions about their health.