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Scientific Advisor in Nutrition & Microbiome Science | One Health & Sustainable Food Systems

Profile Summary

I am a Scientific Advisor and consultant specializing in nutrition and microbiome science, with a strong focus on evidence-based practice, sustainability, and a One Health approach that connects human health, food systems, and the environment.

I hold a PhD and have an academic and applied background in microbiome research, nutrition science, and translational health research. My work sits at the interface between research and real-world application, supporting health startups, research projects, NGOs, and public health initiatives in translating complex scientific evidence into clear, responsible, and actionable strategies.

I provide high-level scientific advisory and hands-on project-based consultancy across areas such as evidence synthesis, intervention and program design, microbiome-informed nutrition strategies, and R&D support. I regularly support funded research and pilot projects through literature reviews, technical documentation, scientific input for grant deliverables, and interdisciplinary collaboration between academic and non-academic partners.

A core part of my work is science communication and knowledge translation. I help organizations communicate nutrition and microbiome science accurately and accessibly through scientific briefs, reports, presentations, educational materials, and stakeholder-facing content. I am particularly experienced in adapting scientific outputs for non-technical audiences while maintaining scientific integrity.

Alongside my consultancy work, I am actively involved in education and engagement, delivering workshops, trainings, webinars, and talks on topics including gut health, the gut–brain axis, mindful and sustainable eating, and One Health. These sessions are tailored to diverse audiences, from research and professional communities to public and community-based settings.

I am especially interested in collaborating on projects related to:

Microbiome and nutrition research
Sustainable and regenerative food systems
Public health nutrition and prevention
One Health and planetary health initiatives
Translational research and impact-driven innovation

I value interdisciplinary collaboration, scientific rigor, and responsible communication, and I enjoy working with teams and organizations seeking to create meaningful, evidence-based impact in health and food systems.

Subject Matter Expertise

Services

Writing
Research
Consulting

Writing Medical Writing, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Translation

Research Feasibility Study, Technology Scouting, Fact Checking, Gray Literature Search, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Work Experience

Scientific advisor, Content writer

Circle Health

July 2025 - Present

Project Manager intern

EIT FOOD

September 2024 - March 2025

Program Manager

Moodforest

January 2024 - September 2024

PhD candidate

University of Central Lancashire

October 2019 - December 2023

Education

PhD

University of Lancashire

January 2019 - December 2023

Certifications

Mindful Eating for Healtier Lifestyle

National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

June 2025 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Elisa Pierella, Joseph Nelson Siewe Fodjo, Robert Colebunders (2024). Doxycycline, a role in the treatment of onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy? . Trends in Parasitology.

The Interplay between Gut Microbiota and Parkinson’s Disease: Implications on Diagnosis and Treatment <head> <META HTTP-EQUIV="Refresh" CONTENT="0;URL=/servlet/useragent"> </head> . International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Elisa Pierella, Angelica Varesi, Lucrezia Irene Maria Campagnoli, Foroogh Fahmideh, Marcello Romeo, Giovanni Ricevuti, Marchesi Nicoletta, Salvatore Chirumbolo, Alessia Pascale (2022). The Interplay between Gut Microbiota and Parkinson’s Disease: Implications on Diagnosis and Treatment . International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Elisa Pierella, Angelica Varesi, Salvatore Chirumbolo, Lucrezia Irene Maria Campagnoli, Gaia Bavestrello Piccini, Adelaide Carrara, Giovanni Ricevuti, Catia Scassellati, Cristian Bonvicini, Alessia Pascale(2022). The Role of Antioxidants in the Interplay between Oxidative Stress and Senescence . Antioxidants. 11. (7). p. 1224. {MDPI} {AG}

Elisa Pierella, Angelica Varesi, Salvatore Chirumbolo, Lucrezia Irene Maria Campagnoli, Gaia Bavestrello Piccini, Adelaide Carrara, Giovanni Ricevuti, Catia Scassellati, Cristian Bonvicini, Alessia Pascale (2022). The Role of Antioxidants in the Interplay between Oxidative Stress and Senescence . Antioxidants.

Elisa Pierella, Angelica Varesi, Adelaide Carrara, Vitor Gomes Pires, Valentina Floris, Gabriele Savioli, Sakshi Prasad, Ciro Esposito, Giovanni Ricevuti, Salvatore Chirumbolo, et al.(2022). Blood-Based Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis and Progression: An Overview . Cells. 11. (8). p. 1367. {MDPI} {AG}

Elisa Pierella, Angelica Varesi, Adelaide Carrara, Vitor Gomes Pires, Valentina Floris, Gabriele Savioli, Sakshi Prasad, Ciro Esposito, Giovanni Ricevuti, Salvatore Chirumbolo, et al. (2022). Blood-Based Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis and Progression: An Overview . Cells.

Elisa Pierella, Angelica Varesi, Marcello Romeo, Gaia Bavestrello Piccini, Claudia Alfano, Geir Bjørklund, Abigail Oppong, Giovanni Ricevuti, Ciro Esposito, Salvatore Chirumbolo, et al.(2022). The Potential Role of Gut Microbiota in Alzheimer’s Disease: From Diagnosis to Treatment . Nutrients. 14. (3). p. 668. {MDPI} {AG}

Elisa Pierella, Angelica Varesi, Marcello Romeo, Gaia Bavestrello Piccini, Claudia Alfano, Geir Bjørklund, Abigail Oppong, Giovanni Ricevuti, Ciro Esposito, Salvatore Chirumbolo, et al. (2022). The Potential Role of Gut Microbiota in Alzheimer’s Disease: From Diagnosis to Treatment . Nutrients.

Elisa Pierella, Laura Bordoni, Irene Petracci, Fanrui Zhao, Weihong Min, Taís Silveira Assmann, J Alfredo Martinez, Rosita Gabbianelli(2021). Nutrigenomics of Dietary Lipids . Antioxidants. 10. (7). p. 994. {MDPI} {AG}

Dissection of the gut microbiota in mothers and children with chronic Trichuris trichiura infection in Pemba Island, Tanzania.

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