Meet the experts

At Bio-Kult, science is at the heart of everything we do. Our team of experts brings together specialist knowledge across medicine, nutrition and clinical research to help advance our understanding of the gut microbiome and its role in health and wellbeing. With a commitment to scientific research, evidence-led innovation and nutritional expertise, they help shape the development of our products and the science that underpins them.

  • Richard Day

    Richard Day, MA (Oxon), MBBS, MRCPsych

    Richard Day is Bio-Kult’s VP of Medical Affairs and Clinical Development.

    A medical doctor by training, his expertise spans digestive, immune, metabolic, healthy ageing, and mental health research across human and animal studies. He sits on the Scientific Committee of the International Probiotics Association and has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications. Richard holds degrees from the University of Oxford and King’s College London and is a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrist.

  • Kim Plaza

    MSc, BSc (Hons), MBANT, rCNHC, Registered Nutritionist (Nutr)

    Kim is a BANT® Registered Nutritionist and CNHC-registered practitioner, with a master’s degree from the University of Worcester and a BSc (Hons) in Health, Nutrition and Fitness. She has experience across clinical practice, education and the nutrition industry, including four years as a Nutritional Advisor at ADM Protexin. Now in a Technical role, Kim provides scientific and technical support on nutrition, biotics and consumer health, with interests in digestive health, mood and allergies.

  • Matthew Hudson

    MSc, BSc (Hons), Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr), Technical Advisor

    Matthew is a Registered Associate Nutritionist (Association for Nutrition), with an academic background in Sport Nutrition and Biology. He now specialises in the gut microbiome, currently working as a Nutrition & Education Advisor at ADM Protexin, manufacturers of Bio-Kult and Lepicol. 

  • Malwina Naghibi

    PhD in Medicine and Nutrition, Health & Wellness’ Clinical Development Director

    A medical researcher by training, her expertise spans clinical nutrition, gut health, microbiome science, and biotic interventions with special interes in links between biotic solutions and digestive health. She leads global clinical research programme, overseeing nearly 30 clinical trials across multiple countries, and has extensive experience translating scientific research into evidence to support health and wellness innovation.