Jenna Macciochi

Jenna Macciochi is a Senior Lecturer in Immunology at the University of Sussex and a notable author on immune health. She is on a mission to untangle the science around the immune system and simplify it for people so they can understand what it takes to be well in the modern world. With over 20 years of experience studying diet and lifestyles, Jenna is a leading Immunologist who is considered a thought leader on the matter. Recently, she gave a ground-breaking speech at TEDxManchester, where she explored the complexities of the immune system and provided science-based guidance on staying healthy.

Beginning her academic journey as a student at the University of Glasgow, Jenna graduated with a BSc in Immunology and then went on to earn a PhD in Immunology at the prestigious Imperial College London. This was followed by postgraduate at the University of Sussex, where she currently works as a Senior Lecturer in Immunology. Possessing a curious mind, Jenna has made it a mission to research the human body, exploring both health and disease in great detail. Over the past few years, she has held several positions that have allowed her to actualise her mission, including a Research Associate at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, a Postdoctoral Associate at Laboratorios Leti, and a Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow at Novartis.

Moreover, Jenna has gained a fitness trainer qualification and has developed expertise in the field of nutrition. This enables her to combine her academic knowledge, fitness qualification and nutritional expertise to offer personalised, simple, and educated advice to address the issues generated by the unrelenting pace of modern life in eroding the delicate immune system. Understanding that modern life can lead to complex health issues which cannot be resolved by oversimplified health recommendations and quick fixes, Jenna shares her expertise in her books, Immunity: The Science of Staying Well and, Your Blueprint for Strong Immunity.

Enjoying a growing social media following, with over 30K followers on Instagram, Jenna uses her platform to demonstrate how small changes can have remarkable impacts on the immune system and debunks popular, often harmful myths along the way. She recently made an appearance on The Doctor’s Kitchen Podcast, where she shared her insight into developing a strong immunity. When booked as a speaker, Jenna passionately delivers science-backed information on the immune system and inspires the audience to treasure their immune system.