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Andrew Neilson

Associate Professor, Microbiome

Plants for Human Health Institute (PHHI), 600 Laureate Way, Room 4229, Kannapolis, NC 28081

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Bio

Professional Memberships

  • American Society for Nutrition
  • Phi Tau Sigma

Education

Ph.D. Food Science Purdue University 2009

B.S. Food Science Brigham Young University 2005

Area(s) of Expertise

Dr. Neilson’s research focuses on the interactions between dietary phytochemicals (particularly flavonoids) and the gut microbiome, and how these interactions influence human health. Of specific interest are the bioactivities of microbial metabolites produced when the gut microbiome metabolizes unabsorbed dietary components. Specific health areas of interest include gut health and metabolic syndrome. Prior to joining PHHI, Dr. Neilson spent 7.5 years as a faculty member at Virginia Tech.