The Action on Salt team are formed of nutritionists working across campaign, policy and public affairs activities. They are supported by various researchers at Queen Mary University of London.

Graham MacGregor CBE - Chairman of Action on Salt and Sugar, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine
Phone: 0207 882 6217 Mobile: 07946 405617 Email: g.macgregor@qmul.ac.uk 

Graham MacGregor is Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine (Barts and The London) and Honorary Consultant Physician at St George's Hospital, London. Professor MacGregor set up Action on Salt in 1996 and WASH in 2005 and is chairman for both. He is also chairman of Blood Pressure UK, sits on the board for the World Hypertension League and served as President of The British Hypertension Society.

Professor MacGregor's research work has focused on the mechanisms underlying the rise in blood pressure in hypertension, the importance of the renin-angiotensin system, and the influence of salt and potassium intake on health. Professor MacGregor has authored many scientific articles on various aspects of blood pressure and cardiovascular medicine.

 

Sonia Pombo, RNutr (Public Health)

Head of Impact and Research for Action on Salt, Research Fellow at Queen Mary University of London

Email: s.pombo@qmul.ac.uk 

Sonia oversees the work of the salt reduction campaigns, monitoring salt levels in UK food through quantitative research so as to ensure reformulation efforts are taking place across the food industry. Sonia has a background in Molecular Sciences at the University of Sussex before completing a Masters in Nutrition at Kings College London. 

 

 

Zoe Davies, ANutr

Nutritionist, Action on Salt and Sugar

Email: z.davies@qmul.ac.uk

Zoe oversees the charity’s work on early years nutrition, focusing on the commercial baby and toddler food and drink industry. 

Zoe studied Nutrition, Health and Lifestyles at Sheffield Hallam University and since then has worked in health promotion with those with type 2 diabetes, weight management and facilitated type 2 diabetes prevention groups with the National Diabetes Prevention Programme. 

 

Nourhan Barakat, ANtur 

Nutrition Officer, Action on Salt on Sugar

Email: n.barakat@qmul.ac.uk 

Nourhan is responsible for the delivery of high-quality research and policy development for sugar, salt and calorie reduction initiatives. 

Nourhan has a background in clinical pharmacy (Egypt, Suez-Canal University) before completing a master’s degree in public health nutrition at London Metropolitan University. Since graduation, Nourhan has worked in health promotion leading on Family Nutrition and Weight Management programmes across various communities and areas in the UK. Alongside her current roles, Nourhan is also a vice-chair for WHAT committee which is part of the Caroline Walker Charity committee projects.  

 

Natalie Brabben 

Communications Officer, Action on Salt and Sugar 

Email: n.brabben@qmul.ac.uk 

Natalie is responsible for internal and external communications across both the salt and sugar units, ensuring the work of salt and sugar reduction campaigns is relayed effectively to audiences.  

Building from her degree in English and Film Studies from the University of Leeds, Natalie has since worked for multiple universities promoting student, staff, and research engagement across a range of mediums. Alongside her role she also volunteers as a creative writer for an international non-profit that promotes positive social change.