The CAFÉ project is run by an experienced research team including:

researchers with experience in food and health

researchers experienced with interviewing and discussing health, social and emotional issues with older women

a medical doctor

three members of the public

Dr Kathleen Lane, the researcher, and Dr Lee Hooper, who is organising the research, are both experienced researchers. They are based at the University of East Anglia in Norwich.

Kathleen Lane, CAFÉ researcher, School of Medicine, Health Policy and Practice, UEA

Lee Hooper, Principal Investigator, Senior Lecturer in Research Synthesis and Nutrition, School of Medicine, Health Policy and Practice, UEA

The Research Advisory Team - bring their experience through 2-monthly meetings to oversee, advise and discuss the project, plus a full 7-hour day during late analysis.  Members of the team include:

Hilary MacDonald, Chief Executive, Age Concern Norfolk

Sheila Flemming, Consumer Advisor

Carol Vince, Consumer Advisor

 Mandy Wellings, Consumer Advisor

Monique Raats, Primary Investigator of Food In Later Life Study,  Co-Director: Food, Consumer Behaviour and Health Research Centre,  University of Surrey

Fiona Poland, Senior Lecturer Therapy Research, School of Allied Health Professions, UEA 

Nigel Lambert, Research Consultant, formerly Head of Consumer Sciences, Institute of Food Research, Norwich.  To access Nigel's web site click here.

Paula Skidmore, Nutritionist, School of Medicine, Health Policy and Practice, UEA

John Potter, Professor of Medicine for the Elderly, UEA