Mrs Sakshi Gupta
BA MSc ANutr
Research Assistant
School of Sport, Nutrition and Allied Health Professions
Role
I am currently working as a Research Assistant in the Centre for Nutrition and Health at Oxford Brookes University, contributing to research projects addressing nutrition, public health, and climate-related challenges. My work is primarily focused on the Dietary Adaptation for Managing Extreme Heat (DAMEH) project within the UKRI-funded National Hub on Net Zero, Health and Extreme Heat (HEARTH).
In this role, I use qualitative and mixed-methods research examining the role of nutrition, hydration, and food practices in mitigating heat-related health risks among older adults in UK care settings. My work includes literature reviews, data collection and analysis, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge exchange activities with care providers, researchers, and policymakers. I also contribute to workshops and collaborative activities to support the translation of research into policy and practice.
In this role, I use qualitative and mixed-methods research examining the role of nutrition, hydration, and food practices in mitigating heat-related health risks among older adults in UK care settings. My work includes literature reviews, data collection and analysis, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge exchange activities with care providers, researchers, and policymakers. I also contribute to workshops and collaborative activities to support the translation of research into policy and practice.
Research
My research focuses on the intersection of nutrition, public health, ageing, and climate change, with a particular emphasis on vulnerable populations. I am currently involved in research exploring dietary adaptation and heat resilience in UK care homes, including the role of nutrition, hydration, and food practices during periods of extreme heat.
I have also contributed to international research and knowledge exchange activities focused on sustainable nutrition strategies in The Gambia. This work involved collaboration with academic, government, and public health stakeholders to support the development of culturally appropriate and sustainable nutrition interventions.
My research interests include sustainable nutrition, food innovation, dietary behaviour, climate resilience, and culturally appropriate dietary interventions. I am particularly interested in developing evidence-based and scalable nutrition solutions that can support health resilience and inform policy and practice.
I have also contributed to international research and knowledge exchange activities focused on sustainable nutrition strategies in The Gambia. This work involved collaboration with academic, government, and public health stakeholders to support the development of culturally appropriate and sustainable nutrition interventions.
My research interests include sustainable nutrition, food innovation, dietary behaviour, climate resilience, and culturally appropriate dietary interventions. I am particularly interested in developing evidence-based and scalable nutrition solutions that can support health resilience and inform policy and practice.
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I completed an MSc in Applied Human Nutrition with Distinction at Oxford Brookes University and was awarded the Bakels Prize for the highest achieving student in the 2024-2025 cohort. My MSc research explored dietary behaviours, consumer perceptions, and the development of nutrient-dense snack products using locally available Gambian ingredients.
I am an Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) and member of the Nutrition Society. I have undertaken research and professional training in applied research methods, stakeholder engagement, knowledge exchange, public engagement, and interdisciplinary research through programmes including GEAR (Get Experience in Applied Research) and the SPARK Start-up Programme at Oxford Brookes University.
I am also a member of the University’s research, innovation, and knowledge exchange (RIKE) networks, including Sustainable and Resilient Futures and Healthy Ageing and Care.
I am an Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) and member of the Nutrition Society. I have undertaken research and professional training in applied research methods, stakeholder engagement, knowledge exchange, public engagement, and interdisciplinary research through programmes including GEAR (Get Experience in Applied Research) and the SPARK Start-up Programme at Oxford Brookes University.
I am also a member of the University’s research, innovation, and knowledge exchange (RIKE) networks, including Sustainable and Resilient Futures and Healthy Ageing and Care.