Dr. Dorothea Portius: Why a nutrition researcher and author becomes part of the EVER Founding Experts

Even as a child, Dorothea Portius learned from her grandmother the meaning of regional and seasonal cuisine – long before "clean eating" became a trend. Today, more than 10 years of research later, she is one of the most prominent voices at the intersection of nutritional science, digitalization, and personalized health. With her, we are strengthening the EVER Founding Experts team with a scientist who not only conducts research but also translates it – from study to practice.

From Geneva via San Diego to Halle

Dr. Portius' academic career began with a PhD from the University of Geneva, followed by research projects in San Diego. Early on, she specialized in the biochemical and physiological foundations of nutrition, focusing on metabolic diseases, the microbiome, and RNA metabolism. She also qualified in clinical trial management and as a functional nutrition coach.

She returned to Germany in 2020. Today, she works as a postdoctoral researcher at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg and DHBW Heilbronn in the field of personalized nutrition. Simultaneously, she is completing a Master's degree in Entrepreneurship and continuously expands her knowledge in areas such as artificial intelligence, sensor development, and digital health technologies.

Science that makes a difference in practice

What sets Dr. Portius apart is her ability to translate research into practical applications. As a Medical & Scientific Advisor, she advises companies and startups in the healthcare sector – from critical analysis of current studies to scientifically sound product development. Her clients include MoleQlar, Norsan, the AllergoSan Institute, and the Institute for Microecology.

Their conviction is: "Overcoming siloed knowledge and pursuing interdisciplinary approaches." Modern health problems cannot be solved with a single cause. Nutrition, metabolism, lifestyle, and individual biology are all interconnected – and that is precisely what their working approach reflects.

Visible in science and the public

Dr. Portius is involved in the advisory boards of the German Obesity Society (DAG) and the Society for Applied Vitamin Research (GVF). As a nutrition expert, she appears regularly on MDR and ARD.

She is known to a wider audience through her books – including "Nutrition That Protects Us" – as well as specialist publications such as "Innovations in Healthcare and Outcome Measurement". Her aim: to make complex concepts understandable without oversimplifying them.

Why EVER?

Dr. Portius embodies exactly what we at EVER aim to achieve with the Founding Experts: scientific rigor that doesn't hide in an ivory tower, but is translated into products that truly help people.

With her expertise in personalized nutrition, her experience in startup consulting and her understanding of digital health technologies, she brings the ideal combination to scientifically ground and further develop our product development.

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Dorothea Portius as part of the EVER Founding Experts.

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