Andrew Neilson
Associate Professor, Microbiome
Plants for Human Health Institute (PHHI), 600 Laureate Way, Room 4229, Kannapolis, NC 28081
Bio
Professional Memberships
- American Society for Nutrition
- Phi Tau Sigma
Additional Publication Links
NIH, National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine
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.