William Bell

Will is a Postdoctoral Epidemiologist and Registered Dietitian in the Cancer Epidemiology Unit, where his research examines the role of plant-based diets in population health and disease prevention.

He completed his PhD in Nutritional Epidemiology at Queen’s University Belfast, investigating the relationship between dietary flavonoid intake and cardiometabolic health, with a particular focus on liver and kidney disease. Prior to his doctoral studies, Will worked in the NHS as a Dietitian, providing nutritional care and support to a diverse range of patient groups. He holds a BSc in Nutrition from the University of Nottingham and an MSc in Dietetics from the University of Chester.

His broader research interests span the role of diet in the prevention and management of hepatobiliary diseases, strategies to reduce the risk of sarcopenia and frailty, and the interplay between diet and mental health. Methodologically, he is particularly interested in the application of causal inference and machine learning approaches within nutritional epidemiology.

Beyond his academic work, Will is passionate about strength training and running, and enjoys hiking and exploring the outdoors.