Dr. Keith Godfrey

Professor

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Biography

Keith Godfrey MBE, BM PhD FRCP MAE FMedSci leads the NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre focusing on Lifecourse Nutrition and the Lifestyle Health Theme. He is a Senior Investigator and has been pivotal in various research projects examining the impacts of maternal and paternal health on offspring development, particularly concerning obesity and its implications for conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. Godfrey's extensive work includes active involvement in several significant research initiatives, exploring topics ranging from the molecular signatures of conditions like sarcopenia to the nutritional determinants of health across the lifespan. His distinguished career features multiple roles including Honorary Consultant at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and Visiting Professor at the National University of Singapore. He has held various leadership positions, contributing to influential partnerships aimed at improving maternal and child health. His efforts in public health and developmental origins of health have earned him several accolades, including the NIHR Senior Investigator Award and recognition as a Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate Analytics. Godfrey is also involved in numerous scientific advisory roles and has been recognized for his international engagement in research and public health initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Dean Enterprise Connect

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Southampton • Southampton, United Kingdom

Leading initiatives that connect academic research with industry partners.

Senior Investigator

2015-01-01 — Present

NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre • Southampton, United Kingdom

Leading research initiatives focused on lifecourse nutrition and its impacts on health.

Awards

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NIHR Senior Investigator Award

2016-01-01
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Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researcher

2018-01-01
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MBE

2020-01-01