Alexander Ross

+44 (0)1224 438633

The Rowett Institute

Ashgrove Rd W

Aberdeen 

AB25 2ZD

Biography

I am a biochemist in The Rowett Institute with an interest in mechanisms of body weight regulation and how to improve diets and prevent obesity. I have over 20 years of experience investigating food-gut-brain signalling with a recent focus on dietary fibre that can promote feelings of satiety and reduce food intake. My research via the Strategic Research Programme aims to help to improve the health of the Scottish population, particularly in the most deprived areas where poor diets and obesity are common.

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Leading Ideas

Healthier Foods
Healthier Dietary Components
Healthier Diets

Area of Strategic Research Programme

Further information the Scottish Government's Strategic Research Programme is available

Theme 3: Food, Health and Wellbeing
3.2 - Healthy Diets and Dietary Choice
3.2.2 Dietary components of healthy diets and their effects