Prof Emma Webb

Biography

I am a clinical academic paediatric endocrinologist with a research focus on the interactions between nutrition, the gut microbiome and metabolic health in children and young people. My work aims to understand how diet quality and micronutrient status shape the gut microbiome and influence health outcomes in vulnerable paediatric populations, including those living with obesity, chronic disease and treatment-related late effects.

I lead several translational studies using metagenomic, metabolomic and clinical approaches, including the REMISSION study, which explores gut microbiome profiles, antimicrobial resistance and micronutrient status in childhood cancer survivors, and the HEALTHY FUTURES study, which generated novel obesity-associated microbiome data and is supporting doctoral research into microbiome-driven metabolic dysfunction. I also lead nutrition-focused intervention and digital dietary assessment studies.

Alongside my microbiome research, I have extensive experience in paediatric endocrinology, bone health and rare disease research. I am committed to collaborative, multidisciplinary research that advances understanding of microbial interactions and improves outcomes for children and young people.