Alan is currently pursuing his PhD in nutrition at the University of Surrey, having completed a Masters degree in nutrition science at the same institution. Alan is the founder of Alinea Nutrition, an online education hub dedicated to providing impartial, science-based nutrition analysis. Alan is also Research Communication Officer for Sigma Nutrition, focusing on creating educational resources translating nutrition science. Originally a lawyer by background in Dublin, Ireland, Alan combines an investigative and logical approach to nutrition science communication, and is dedicated to guiding healthcare professionals and the lay public in science-based nutrition.