Science Advisory Board
The EHI has appointed a Science Advisory Board (SAB) comprising scientists and health and nutrition experts, and is chaired by Prof. Ronald J. Maughan, Professor at Loughborough University, UK, and Chair of the Nutrition Working Group of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Medical Commission.
Science Advisory Board members are appointed as independent scientific experts and key health and nutrition opinion leaders representing different disciplines within hydration science and public health and performance.
The role of the Science Advisory Board is:
- To provide advice and guidance to the European Hydration Institute on existing and emerging science and to consolidate and advance knowledge in the field of hydration and public health and performance in humans.
- To actively engage in the Institute's programme to encourage and enhance professional and public understanding of the importance of hydration to public health.
- To support strategies designed to promote appropriate hydration.
The remit of the Science Advisory Board is:
- To provide scientific advice to support the development of the EHI short, medium and long term programmes.
- To propose and/or advise on research needs and opportunities.
- To review of materials intended for communication to professional and public audiences.
- To raise understanding and awareness of the importance of appropriate hydration through conferences and publications.
The SAB meets 2-3 times each year.
The following experts are members of the Science Advisory Board of the European Hydration Institute:
