As Manager of Nutrition Services, Dr Barbara Wilson is responsible for creating and administering the nutrition and health components of VHI Diets products and services, and oversees the development and ongoing refinement of all personalised diet and "healthy living" meal plans.

Barbara studied in Edinburgh and obtained an honours degree in Biological Sciences. As well as studying a broad range of biological and chemical sciences, she carried out research into the health and antioxidant properties of commonly used foods. Barbara then joined the University of Ulster at Coleraine to study for her PhD. As a member of the Folate Research Group at the Northern Ireland Centre for Diet and Health, Barbara carried out research into folate requirements with regard to individuals' genetic make-up

Barbara is a member of the British Nutrition Society