Louise Durrant Rd

Louise Durrant PhD RD is an experienced nutrition professional currently serving as the Nutrition Communications Manager at Quorn Foods since May 2023. Previously, Louise held the same title in maternity cover at the British Nutrition Foundation from January 2022 to May 2023, where the focus was on disseminating evidence-based nutrition information to various stakeholders. Prior experience includes working as the Science Manager at Yakult UK & Ireland from July 2016 to January 2022, overseeing scientific research initiatives and communication with healthcare professionals. Louise's academic career includes a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Surrey, where original research and collaboration were emphasized, and involvement in a BBSRC-funded study on nutrition and bone health. Additionally, an internship at the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology was completed in 2015, contributing to research on diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Louise earned a PhD in Nutritional Sciences and a BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Surrey.