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Biography
Mercedes Gil-Lespinard holds a PhD in Food and Nutrition and an MSc in Nutrition and Metabolism, from University of Barcelona. She has worked in nutrition epidemiology across academic research and population health projects.
Her research has focused on dietary patterns and bioactive compounds in relation to obesity and cancer risk. She has led and contributed to systematic reviews, meta-analyses, clinical trial, and epidemiological studies using large cohort datasets.
In parallel, she has experience coordinating community-based interventions to promote more active and healthier cities, as well as in scientific communication for diverse audiences. Her broader interests include the translation of research into public health policy and practice.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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Research output
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Enhancing Urban Health Through a Community of Practice to Promote Active Lifestyle in a Population with Chronic Diseases: The +ACTIU Project.
Gil-Lespinard, M., Canet-Vélez, O., Ollé-Gonzalez, J., Casas-Camí, A., García, A. C., Rofín, S. M., Vilaró, C. J. & Jakszyn, P., Dec 2025, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Plasma Concentration of 36 (Poly)phenols and Prospective Body Weight Change in Participants from the EPIC Cohort.
Gil-Lespinard, M., Almanza-Aguilera, E., Castañeda, J., Guiñón-Fort, D., AK, E., Tjønneland, A., JA, R., Shah, S., Cadeau, C., Katzke, V., Johnson, T. & Zamora-Ros, R., Jan 2024, In: Annals of nutrition & metabolism.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Association between classes and subclasses of polyphenol intake and 5-year body weight changes in the EPIC-PANACEA study.
Castañeda, J., Gil-Lespinard, M., Almanza-Aguilera, E., Llaha, F., JH, G., Bondonno, N., Tjønneland, A., Overvad, K., Katzke, V., MB, S., Masala, G., Agnoli, C. & Zamora-Ros, R., Jan 2023, In: Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.).Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mediterranean diet and olive oil, microbiota, and obesity-related cancers. From mechanisms to prevention.
Almanza-Aguilera, E., Cano, A., Gil-Lespinard, M., Burguera, N., Zamora-Ros, R., Agudo, A. & Farràs, M., Aug 2023, In: Seminars in Cancer Biology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Dietary Intake of 91 Individual Polyphenols and 5-Year Body Weight Change in the EPIC-PANACEA Cohort
Gil-Lespinard, M., Castañeda, J., Almanza-Aguilera, E., Gómez, J. H., Tjønneland, A., Kyrø, C., Overvad, K., Katzke, V., Schulze, M. B., Masala, G., Agnoli, C., de Magistris, M. S., Tumino, R., Sacerdote, C., Skeie, G., Lasheras, C., Molina-Montes, E., Huerta, J. M., Barricarte, A. & Amiano, P. & 11 others, , 8 Dec 2022, In: Antioxidants.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review