Justine Bold

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Senior Lecturer, Nutritional Therapy

Department of Health and Wellbeing

Contact Details

email: j.bold@worc.ac.uk
tel: 01905 855391

Justine loves teaching, has worked at University of Worcester since 2008 and she now works one day a week on the MSc in Nutritional Therapy. She is CNHC registered and has also worked part-time in nutrition practice since 2003. Justine currently leads a postgraduate module and also supervises dissertation students. Her research interests include the management of food sensitivities, particularly gluten sensitivity and coeliac disease. She is interested in the nutritional management of autoimmune conditions, mental health problems and infertility and has published textbooks and research articles in these areas.

Qualifications

PgCHE
BA Hons
Dip BCNH
NTCC
CNHC

Teaching & Research

Justine currently leads a lifecycle nutrition module and supervises dissertation students. She is particularly interested in interdisciplinary education and learning opportunities, as well as collaborative practice in the management of digestive disorders and mental health conditions and infertility issues.

Justine’s nutritional research interests include the management of food sensitivities, particularly gluten sensitivity and Coeliac Disease. She is also interested in the nutritional management of  irritable bowel syndrome, auto immune conditions, mental health problems and infertility and has published extensively in these areas. She has worked on a number of funded projects, including an evaluation of a healthy eating initiative for Public Health England, SHAPE a project on mental health lifestyle education project funded by the Health Foundation and BBC2 Trust Me I’m A Dr’s  Gluten Experiment. She has also had an 18 month funded writing residency in care homes.

Professional Bodies

Registration held with Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council. Member of British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT),  Member of Lapidus and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Professional Experience

Justine is a Senior Lecturer and a writer and currently works part-time at the University on health and nutrition postgraduate programmes, she also has a part-time post in a medical school in another University. Justine holds a professional registration as a Nutritionist/Nutritional Therapist and has worked in private practice since 2003. Additionally, she is also an experienced workshop leader and has worked with people with mental health problems and dementia. 

Justine has published many different types of writing including academic journal articles, pieces for the consumer press and research reports, short fiction and poetry. Justine has edited a book on infertility and IVF, which contains an overview of how nutrition can impact on fertility and many patient narratives and experiences and has also co-authored a book on mental health.

Publications

Recently accepted for publication (in production)

Bold J, Harris M, Fellows L,  Couchane M. Nutrition the digestive system and immunity in COVID-19 infection. Gastroenterology and Hepatology from Bed to Bench

Published

Bold J (2021). Gluten and its main food sources and other components of grains that may impact on health.  Published in Gluten Related Disorders Diagnostic Approaches, Treatment Pathways, and Future Perspectives Ed. Mohammad Rostami-Nejad ISBN 9780128218464 

Rostami K, Bold J, Ali J, Parr A, Dieterick W, Zopf Y, Htoo A, Rostami M, Danciu M. (2021). An algorithm for differentiating food antigen-related gastrointestinal symptoms. Gastroenterology and Hepatology from Bed to Bench. 26 January 8-16

Bold J, Harris M, Fellows L, Chouchane M, Nutrition the digestive system and immunity in COVID-19 infection. (2020) Gastroenterology and Hepatology from Bed to Bench, 20 September, Page 331-340

https://journals.sbmu.ac.ir/ghfbb/index.php/ghfbb/article/view/2094    

Gilbey, Z.; Bold, J. A Gluten Free Diet in the Management of Epilepsy in People with Coeliac Disease or Gluten Sensitivity. Gastrointest. Disord. 2020, 2, 281-299.  https://www.mdpi.com/2624-5647/2/3/26

Griffiths L, Smith J, Band M, Bold J, Bradley E, Williams B, Hird-Smith R, Horne D, Dilworth R, Exercise and lifestyle programme improves weight maintenance in young people with psychosis: a service evaluation. Frontiers in Endocrinology. Journal edition is an article collection on The Body and Mind: the Impact of Obesity in Severe Mental Illness.  https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2020.577691/abstract

Bold, J. Supporting evidence-based practice in nutrition and hydration. (2020) Wounds UK Vol 16 No 2 22-28

Bold J (2019) 5 poems and a story included in This is trying to conceive: Real-life experiences from the TTC community by Sheila Lamb (2019)

Bold J (2019) Story included in This is the two week wait: Real-life experiences from the TTC community by Sheila Lamb (2019)

Busby, E.; Bold, J.; Fellows, L.; Rostami, K. (2019) Mood Disorders and Gluten: It’s Not All in Your Mind! A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis in Gluten-Free Diet Edited by Luca Elli mdpi.com/books/pdfview/book/1214

Augustus, J., Bold, J., Williams, B. (Feb 2019). An Introduction to Mental Health, Sage, London.

Busby, E.; Bold, J.; Fellows, L.; Rostami, K. Mood Disorders and Gluten: It’s Not All in Your Mind! A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. Nutrients 2018, 10, 1708.

Casella, G., Villanacci, V., Di Bella, C., Bassotti, G., Bold, J., Rostami, K. Non celiac gluten sensitivity and diagnostic challenges (2018). Gastroenterology Hepatology from Bed to Bench;11(3):197-202).

Bold, J. (2018) The Reproductive Page, Performance, Fertility Fest18, 10 May 2018, Bush Theatre London, UK.

Bold, J. (2018) ‘Love’ in Poetry & Dementia Care a practical guide. John Killick, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London & Philadelphia pp 120-124

Harper, L., Bold, J. (2018). An exploration into the motivation for gluten avoidance in the absence of coeliac disease. Gastroenterology and Hepatology from Bed to Bench 11 (3): 259-268.

Rostami, K., Bold, J., Parr, A., and Johnson, M.W. (2017) Gluten-Free Diet Indications, Safety, Quality, Labels, and Challenges Nutrients 9(8), 846; doi:10.3390/nu9080846

Bold, J. (2017) Nutrition and Integrative approaches to infertility: improving patient experience and outcomes Pelvic obstetric and gynaecological physiotherapy Spring 2017, 120, 28-35

Bold, J. & Bedford, S. (2016) Integrated Approaches in Infertility, IVF and recurrent miscarriage. Jessica Kingsley Publishers Singing Dragon, London.

Bold, J. (2016) Gluten and Female Infertility Forum Gluten Free Journal for Healthcare Professionals Edition 2 2016 5-7 Dr Schar Institute

Goldie, J., Bold, J., Haigney, D. (2016) Diet and nutrition in the periconception period of a subsequent pregnancy following a congenital heart defect-affected pregnancy Heart (British Cardiac Society) 102 (Suppl 1):A7.1-A7 · March 2016

Bold, J., Rostami, K. (2015) Non-coeliac gluten sensitivity and reproductive disorders, Gastroenterology and Hepatology from Bed to Bench. 8(4):294-297 http://dx.doi.org/10.22037/ghfbb.v8i4.819

Bold, J. (2015) Postgraduate Perspectives on e-feedback, Worcester Journal of Learning & Teaching. 10, July 11-18

Bold, J. (2015) Disinhibited Limbic System in Secondary Character and Other Stories Ed. B LLewelyn. Opening Chapter, Cardiff.

Bold, J. (2013) Sulphite Sensitivity Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Conference Abstracts Gastroenterology and Hepatology From Bed to Bench.  Second Gluten and Food Related Disorders Conference. Worcester, UK. December 6-7 2012

Shahraki T, Rostami K, Shahraki M, Bold J, Danciu M, Al Dulaimi D, Villanacci V, Bassotti G. Microscopic Enteritis; clinical features and correlations with symptoms. Gastroenterol Hepatol Bed Bench. 2012 Summer;5(3):146-54.

Bold, J., (2012) Considerations for the diagnosis and management of sulphite sensitivity. Gastroenterology and Hepatology From Bed to Bench. 2012; 5(1): 3-6

Richardson, J., Bold, J. (2012) Vitamin D to help banish seasonal sniffles and winter blues. Worcester Life January

Bold, J., Rostami, K. (2011) Foodborne, food related illness and role of the healthcare professionals Gastroenterology and Hepatology From Bed to Bench. 2011; 4(1): 1-2

Kamada, I., Trueman, L., Bold, J., Mortimore, D. (2011) The impact of breakfast in metabolic and digestive health. Gastroenterology and Hepatology From Bed to Bench. 2011;4(2):76-85

Bold, J., Rostami, K., (2011) Gluten tolerance; potential challenges in treatment strategies Gastroenterology and Hepatology From Bed to Bench. 2011;4(2):53-57

D Upton, P Upton, J Bold, DM Peters (2010) Regional Evaluation of Weight Management Programmes for Children and Adults. Commissioned by the Department of Health West Midlands eprints.worc.ac.uk

Trueman, L., Bold, J. The gastro-intestinal tract – use and abuse. (2010) In: Biochemical Imbalances in Disease – A Practitioner’s Handbook. ed. Nicholle L, Woodriff Beirne. London. Singing Dragon, pp 38-51

Bold, J. Functional disorders of the gastro-intestinal tract (2010) In: Biochemical Imbalances in Disease – A Practitioner’s Handbook. ed. Nicholle L, Woodriff Beirne. London. Singing Dragon, pp 51-64

Bold, J. (2008) Sulphites. Food Matters Jan. 10-13

Bold, J. (2007). Healthy Eating. Tips and recipes for a healthy student lifestyle. University of Worcester website.

Bold, J. (2007). Healthy Eating 2. More Tips and recipes for a healthy student lifestyle. University of Worcester

Published Conference Abstracts

Whitaker A, Bold J, Karas M, Ryan B, Taylor A, Duckworth L. (Mar 2020). Modular flexible credit accumulation master’s programmes enable achievement of advanced learning outcomes above those offered by traditional study routes. Conference: Academy of Medical Educators' Day University Hospital Wales.

Griffiths, L., A., Bold, J., Smith, J., Bradley, E., Band, M., Hird-Smith, R. (2016) Exercise and Lifestyle Therapy Improves Weight Maintenance in Young People with Psychosis: A Service Evaluation.: 1431 Board #84 June 2, 8: 00 AM - 9: 30 AM Medicine and science in sports and exercise 48(5S Suppl 1):382 · May 2016

Smith, J., Griffiths, L., Band, M., Williams, B., Bold, J., Bradley, E., Horne, D., Dilworth, R. Hird-Smith, R. (2016) Supporting Health and Promoting Exercise (SHAPE) Programme for young people with psychosis. ISPS, 48 (5S), 164

Griffiths, L., Smith, J., Band, M., Hird-Smith, R., Williams, B., Bold, J., Bradley, E., Wilkie, V., & Horne, D. (2016). Exercise and lifestyle therapy improves weight maintenance in young people with psychosis: a service evaluation. Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 10 (S1), 109. doi: 10.1111/eip.12396.

Smith, J., Griffiths, L., & Horne, D. (2016). Prevalence of cardiometabolic risk factors in first episode psychosis patients. Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 10 (S1), 158. doi: 10.1111/eip.12396.

Griffiths, L., Bold, J., Smith, J., Bradley, E., Band, M., Hird-Smith, R. (2016) Exercise and lifestyle therapy improves weight maintenance in young people with psychosis. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 48 (5S), 382.

Smith J, Williams B, Band M, Hickman D, Bradley E, Richardson J, Burton C, Ackner S, Ferrer K, Griffiths L, Wilkie V, Bold J, Hird-Smith R, Thomas S. (2014) SHAPE (Supporting Health and Promoting Exercise) Project for young people with psychosis and bipolar disorder. 9th International Conference on Early Psychosis, Tokyo, Japan. Poster B93.

Kollars, S., Bold, J., Ishag, S., Rostami, K. (2011) Gluten tolerance; The era of celiac disease with normal histology. Poster presentation 14th International Coeliac Disease Symposium, June 20-22, 2011

Bold, J., Danciu, M., Ionascu, O., Aldulaimi, D., Rostami, K. (2009) Gluten tolerance and Microscopic Enteritis Poster presentation 13th International Coeliac Disease Symposium, April 2009

Danciu, M., Ionascu, O., Bold, J., Al Dulaimi, D., Mihailovici, M., Rostami, K. & Stanciu, C. (2009). East European picture of coeliac disease. Poster presentation 13th International Coeliac Disease Symposium, April 2009

Sharaki, T., Rostami, K., Shahraki, M., Bold, J., Al Dulaimi, D., Villanacci, V., Bassoti, G. (2009). Neither microscopic nor macroscopic enteritis reflect the severity of gluten sensitivity. Poster Presentation at Gut Nov 24th, 2009

Published Conference Abstracts

Presentation on Infertility work/research at British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine conference.  Bristol. 14th September 2019.

Presentation on non-coeliac gluten sensitivity research at British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine conference  Worcester. 5th July 2019.

Nutrition and Integrative approaches to infertility: improving patient experience and outcomes. Pelvic obstetric and gynaecological physiotherapy conference November 2016, Liverpool UK.

Sulphite Sensitivity. The Second Gluten and Food Related Disorders Conference 2012. Worcester, UK.

Postgraduate Perspectives on e-feedback, Worcester Learning & Teaching Conference, 2012, Worcester, UK

External Responsibilities

  • Nutrition Therapy Education Commission (NTEC) accreditation committee member
  • Panel member for Open University Validating Partnerships in 2017/18
  • External examiner for Thames Valley University 2009/10