Researcher with over 16 years of academic experience and 50+ publications, specialising in nutrition and food supplements for digestive and inflammatory diseases. Based in the United Arab Emirates with academic training from the United Kingdom
Researcher with over 16 years of academic experience and 50+ publications, specialising in nutrition and food supplements for digestive and inflammatory diseases. Based in the United Arab Emirates with academic training from the United Kingdom
“Good science isn’t just results. It’s asking the right questions.”
While inflammation serves as the body’s defense mechanism against injury and infection, prolonged or excessive inflammation can cause serious health issues including diabetes, heart disease, digestive problems, and certain cancers. Managing inflammation remains vital for the prevention and treatment of serious diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. Nutrition exerts substantial influence over this biological process. Modern nutrition research investigates foods that contain specific natural compounds which actively combat harmful inflammation instead of just measuring calories and vitamins. Dr. Abdulmannan Fadel investigates bioactive food-derived compounds from plants, milk, and food waste for their potential to regulate inflammation. The research team employs the latest techniques which involve both in vitro cell models and animal studies as well as human clinical trials to investigate these effects. The research team utilizes advanced digestive models that simulate human gut functions to study the behavior of compounds in the body.
Driving discovery from the lab bench, advancing digestive health through hands-on research at the University of Leeds, United Kingdom.
Assistant Professor in Nutrition, College of Medicine, United Arab Emirates University (UAE)
At the university, teaches over nine core undergraduate courses, including Immunity and Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Meal Planning, and Macronutrients and Metabolism. Research is centered on food digestion using advanced techniques, with a focus on modulating inflammation through dietary fibers and food bioactive compounds in relation to chronic diseases such as Metabolic Dysfunction–Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD). Additional research includes the characterization of food-derived phospholipids and the investigation of their signaling pathways in the gut and their role in hepatic fat accumulation
Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Inflammation at Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom
At Liverpool John Moores University, worked extensively on topics such as nutrition across the life cycle, advanced human nutrition, and clinical nutrition—areas that shaped both academic teaching and ongoing research. As well as teaching both undergraduate and postgraduates. I also supervised PhD students projects (ongoing with Liverpool John Moores University).
Research Fellow in Nutritional Biochemistry at the University of Leeds, United Kingdom
At the University of Leeds, focused on full-time research across several advanced nutrition projects. This included investigating the health effects of beta-glucan, applying the INFOGEST in vitro digestion model, and studying bile salt behavior in the large intestine. Also explored nutrient movement within the small intestine environment using the Stokes-Einstein equation and Brownian motion principles, supported by confocal microscopy, HPLC, and other advanced analytical techniques. In addition, supervised over 14 undergraduate and master's research projects across a range of topics related to digestive health and functional nutrition.
Associate Lecturer in Nutrition at Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
At Manchester Metropolitan University, taught several key undergraduate and master's courses, including Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism, Food Chemistry, Food Microbiology, Introduction to Nutrition, and Clinical Nutrition. Supervised over 40 undergraduate and master's research projects across diverse topics in nutrition and health. Research activities focused on investigating the effects of dietary fiber on inflammation, contributing to a broader understanding of the role of nutrition in managing chronic diseases.
PGCert (Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Teaching) from Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
Completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice with a focus on designing and delivering nutrition courses across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The program emphasized curriculum development, innovative teaching strategies, and assessment methods tailored to nutrition education. Recognized as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) in the United Kingdom, demonstrating a commitment to high standards in teaching and learning in higher education.
PhD in Clinical Nutrition and Inflammation from Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
Focused on studying the effects of dietary fibers, specifically arabinoxylans extracted from rice bran and wheat endosperm pentosan, on inflammation, immune responses, and the modulation of sepsis. I am a Registered Nutritionist in the United Kingdom.
MSc in Nutrition from Heriot-Watt University (United Kingdom) with a focus on Molecular Nutrition
The MSc program focused on the intersection of nutrition and molecular biology, combining advanced coursework with laboratory-based research. The MSc thesis involved a wet lab project working on Pseudomonas putida isolated from seaweed, utilizing transposon mutagenesis to investigate gene function and microbial adaptation.
BSc in Nutrition from the University of Kalamoon, Syria
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, which combined foundational knowledge in human nutrition, metabolism, and diet therapy with clinical training experiences in Jordan and Syria. The program provided practical exposure to patient care, nutritional assessment, and dietary management in hospital and community health settings.
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Studying phospholipids to modulate inflammation, improve lipid metabolism, and slow the progression of Metabolic Dysfunction–Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD).
Using the advanced INFOGEST in vitro model to simulate human digestion and study the transformation of food compounds, supported by IMS-QToF mass spectrometry for high-resolution proteomics, lipidomics, and metabolomics
Using bioactive compounds from food to study inflammation and support chronic disease management.
We investigate bioactive compounds from edible food waste like beetroot and coffee, focusing on their potential to modulate inflammation and support sustainable health solutions.