MANAGING DIRECTOR

Paul Finglas is Head of the Food Databanks National Capability at the Quadram Institute (Norwich, UK) and EuroFIR Managing Director. He is also the President of EuroFIR AISBL. Paul is an experienced food and nutritional scientist and has published more than 250 publications (h-index 36) on a wide range of topics in food sciences and nutrition.

Paul edited McCance & Widdowson’s ‘The Composition of Foods’ (7^th Summary Edn; 2015) and has developed an online tool for the UK’s CoFids with Public Health England (2019). For most of his science career, Paul has been involved in a wide range of research in food, nutrition and health and explored ways in which to integrate food and consumer behaviour data into personalised nutrition dietary advice.

Paul has a broad range of experience in both national and European research projects and is the Scientific Coordinator for the EU-funded Food Nutrition Security Cloud as well as Co-lead for the proposed FNH-RI UK Node. He is also Editor-In-Chief for Food Chemistry and Trends in Food Science and Technology, and has provided expert advice to a number of bodies including the UK FSA, British Council, Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the European Commission.

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SENIOR RESEARCHER & COMMUNICATION MANAGER

Siân Astley has worked extensively with individuals and organisations throughout Europe from a variety of disciplines including research, food and biotechnology industries and the media. She is the author of more than 300 popular science articles for magazines and trade publications as well as 25 peer-reviewed papers.

After 14 years as a bench-scientist, Siân became Communications Manager for NuGO, one of the first FP6 Networks of Excellence, and was the European Communications Manager for the Institute of Food Research in Norwich (UK) until April 2012. She was awarded her Diploma in Science Communication in 2009 (Birkbeck University of London).

Currently, Siân is a Senior Researcher and Communications Manager for EuroFIR AISBL, research activities, communications and training within EU- and otherwise-funded research projects, and Secretary to the Association and Quisper ASBL. She is an Editor for Food Chemistry and was appointed recently as Editor-in-Chief for Food Chemistry: Molecular Sciences.

 

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER & RESEARCH DIETITIAN

Angelika Mantur-Vierendeel manages EuroFIR membership and commercial activities (benefits, products and services, identification of improved benefits/ tools, recruitment, and marketing). She also contributes to EU- or otherwise-funded research projects, and provides coordination for the Technical Discussion Groups, organising meetings, taking minutes and providing feedback as well as responding to enquiries from food data users.

Angelika studied Dietetics at the Medical University of Bialystok (PL), where she obtained her Masters (2013). Recently, she completed postgraduate studies on psychodietetics, broadening her knowledge and understanding about the connections between psychology and dietetics, mechanisms of dietary choices, motivation and behavioural changes. Currently, she is undertaking postgraduate studies on clinical dietetics, refreshing and extending her knowledge of nutritional therapy in various diseases.

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SENIOR FOOD & NUTRITION DATA SCIENTIST

 

Mark Roe has more than 30 years of experience in a wide range of research activities related to food, nutrition and health. His experience at the Institute of Food Research (UK, now Quadram Institute Biosciences) included laboratory analysis, human studies, production and management of food composition data, and development and validation of dietary assessment methods.

Mark joined EuroFIR AISBL in 2018 to provide technical and scientific support, helping to deliver data and tools for Members, and to work on EU-funded projects in which EuroFIR AISBL is a beneficiary. He has also participated in a range of EU-funded research projects that involved production or use of food composition data as well as being an author of more than 60 papers published in peer-reviewed journals.

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FOOD and NUTRITION RESEARCHER

Hana Mušinović offers support for EU- or otherwise-funded projects including data collection and analysis, content for reports and technical (grey literature) documents, and development of tools and training as well as supporting coordination of the EuroFIR Technical Discussion Groups. Hana also supports Association business and operations in relation to stakeholder engagement, communication activities, membership recruitment, and events organisation.

As a Croatian national, who has lived abroad for the past 13 years, Hana has been involved in several interdisciplinary and international research projects. She graduated with a degree in molecular biology and holds Master’s and a PhD in nutrigenomics and personalised nutrition. Before joining EuroFIR, Hana worked for the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) on international scientific cooperation and, more recently, as a regulatory and scientific manager in the natural cosmetics sector.

 

 

 

 

 

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NUTRITION RESEARCHER & POLICY SPECIALIST

Christina is a nutrition scientist, passionate about sustainable food systems and novel food sources. She completed a BSc on Nutrition and Dietetics Science. In 2019, she moved to the Netherlands, for an MSc on Molecular Nutrition and Toxicology, during which she completed an internship within the European Space Agency. Through working on astronaut nutritional needs, she realised the huge potential of efficient food production systems to ameliorate food security and sustainability issues, especially for people in extreme conditions. Currently, she is raising awareness through multiple volunteer projects and her blog www.zerognutrition.com, and was recently recognized by the Space Generation Advisory Council as a “European Space Leader”. After her studies, she worked at the Food Safety and Quality Assurance in department of the q-commerce company “Gorillas”, maintaining in parallel an affiliation with the consultancy firm “Connectomix”, as Safety and Policy Specialist for novel foods specifically originating by microorganisms. She is very eager to support EuroFIR’s mission by contributing to FISHTRUST, ALLIANCE, WASTELESS, and WATSON, projects that address directly safety, trust, and sustainability issues.

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OFFICE MANAGER

Sidonie started her professional career working in the European Parliament, as a Parliamentary Assistant for a French MEP and worked as a Communications and Advocacy Assistant for a European Platform of Organisations in the field of migration and social affairs. Following completion of her Executive Masters in International Association Management (2019), Sidonie was promoted to Office Manager and now has overall responsibility for the Secretariat, specifically management of all EuroFIR’s EU-funded projects, submission of new proposals, communications activities (e.g. websites, newsletters, and social media) and events. Sidonie also attends meetings at the European Parliament, particularly the ENVI Committee to ensure we are up to date with food-related topics and helps build relationships with key European stakeholders. Sidonie is on maternity leave until 30^th April 2020.

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FINANCES OFFICER

After graduating in hotel management in 2014, Jérémy worked in the hospitality industry for Starwood Hotels & Resorts in the accounting and finance departments for three years. After a period of travelling, he worked as a manager for the family business specialising in industrial cleaning. He joined EuroFIR in April 2019, as part-time Finance Assistant to support financial management and reporting.

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COMMUNICATION & EVENTS ASSISTANT

 

Through her studies, Yevheniia has been an active member of local student organisations and organised numerous university educational events. During the third year of studying, Yevheniia participated in Erasmus+ Exchange Programme, and spent one semester at the University of Glasgow (UK), where she developed her international communication skills. She also obtained significant expertise in community management, when she was part of the CEO Club Ukraine Team. After graduation, she decided to continue expanding her project management skills. That is why she is participating in the RIS4Ukraine programme, and EuroFIR hosted her as an intern to support project management. From December 2022 to March 2023, she assisted Sidonie Pauchet in managing EU- and otherwise-funded projects, identify new opportunities to engage organisations, and create new content promoting activities online. She now is Communications and Events Assistant, to support EuroFIR activities and help delivering our Annual Food Forum and other project events. 

 Contact: [email protected]

 

 

Through her studies, Yevheniia has been an active member of local student organisations and organised numerous university educational events. During the third year of studying, Yevheniia participated in Erasmus+ Exchange Programme, and spent one semester at the University of Glasgow (UK), where she developed her international communication skills. She also obtained significant expertise in community management, when she was part of the CEO Club Ukraine Team. After graduation, she decided to continue expanding her project management skills. That is why she is participating in the RIS4Ukraine programme, and EuroFIR is hosting her as an intern to support project management. From December 2022 to March 2023, she will assist Sidonie Pauchet in managing EU- and otherwise-funded projects, identify new opportunities to engage organisations, and create new content promoting activities online.

 Contact: [email protected]