Declarations for Javier Gonzalez

I have attempted to list all potentially relevant interests, but acknowledge that I may have overlooked some. I also realise some of these are subjective judgements and therefore agreement/disagreement can depend on perspective.

I believe the reader has every right to consider these interests when deciding why I hold a position on a topic. However, when discussing or debating a topic with me, I will respect objective arguments to oppose my position rather than simply deferring to these interests. I will aim to reciprocate in the same manner. In science this essentially means: 1) discussion of the data; 2) the methods used to collect the data; and/or 3) the logic linking the data to an inference.

Scientific interest

I am a full-time academic scientist interested in human metabolism. With a specific emphasis on carbohydrate and fat metabolism. In this role, I am judged on publishing manuscripts is high-impact journals and on securing grant income. This can lead to specific topics which align with these goals being a focus.

Religious interest

I was raised Catholic but have been a strong agnostic since adolescence. I find theological and philosophical debate interesting and a useful tool to sharpen critical thinking.

Heritage

I was born in England but am half-Spanish with dual UK-Spanish citizenship. I therefore view these countries and cultures particularly fondly.

Personal interests

I enjoy cooking and eating food, including high-carbohydrate (pasta), high fat and sugar (cookies) and high-protein (meat). I also enjoy wine and beer. My enjoyment of these foods and drinks may influence my subjective position on them.

I played rugby as an adolescent and have always participated in exercise regularly. I exercise almost every day and therefore am likely to have a positive bias in my view of exercise and physical activity.

Political interest

In general, I hold politically centrist views with respect to society and economy, with a slightly libertarian slant.

Financial interest

I hold shares in Domin and a portfolio which is managed independently (and I do not have an awareness of the organisations who are invested in). I have a Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) pension, and am not aware of the organisations in which this is invested in.

List of companies for whom I have consulted

6D sports nutrition 

Violicom

PepsiCo

SVGC

Lucozade Ribena Suntory

Tour Racing Ltd.

List of organisations from whom I have received research grant funding

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council 

Medical Research Council

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

Economic and Social Sciences Research Council

European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism

The Rank Prize Funds

The Physiological Society

Lucozade Ribena Suntory

The University of Bath Alumni Fund

FrieslandCampina

Cosun Nutrition Centre

Clasado Biosciences

British Heart Foundation

Arla Foods Ingredients

Cancer Research UK

Innocent Drinks

List of organisations for whom I have provided presentations and received travel or other expenses and/or speaker fees

IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition

Institute of Performance Nutrition

Mexican Sports Nutrition Federation

The Physiological Society

International Sport and Exercise Nutrition Conference

Nutrition Society

Fruit Juice Science Centre

Betty TV Ltd.

Spoon Guru Ltd.

Waitrose

Bath Rugby

Voltage TV Productions

English Institute of Sport

Instituto de Deporte y Vida

Home Instead

Bioniq Health-Tech Solutions Ltd

Organisations for whom I have worked for as an employee

Northumbria University 2013-2014

University of Bath 2014-current

Tour Racing Ltd 2020-2021