Dr Samuel Dicken is a Research Fellow at the UCL Department of Behavioural Science and Health, and previously at the UCL Centre for Obesity Research, Division of Medicine. He is also a registered Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council, and Section Editor for the European Journal of Nutrition.

Sam’s research focusses on the health impact of ultra-processed food using both experimental and observational methods. His work includes leading the first randomised controlled trial investigating the health effects of UPF and MPF diets following healthy dietary guidance, large scale cohort studies and food database studies, as well as involvement in the first behavioural support programme around UPF reduction alongside dietary guidance in UK adults.