I am a public health nutritionist and epidemiologist. My main research interest is identifying modifiable life-course determinants of chronic diseases in order to improve preventative measures. I have over 15 years of experience working in large prospective cohort studies studying the role of diet, nutrition and physical activity in the aetiology of cancer, CVD and diabetes. I previously worked within the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer (EPIC) and currently work within the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC). I lead a fellowship project aimed at understanding how diet quality throughout childhood influences cardiometabolic health later in life. My current research is focused on assessing if children in the UK are complying with government dietary guidelines, where the largest food and nutrient gaps are, and how this affects their risk markers of cardiovascular disease.