Professor Neal is an internationally recognised expert in the field of salt reduction. He is also an authority in the design, conduct and analysis of clinical trials evaluating new therapies for people with diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. His clinical research has influenced the medical management of millions around the world and his work in food policy is changing the way that the food and beverage industry develop their products. Professor Neal has a strong focus on community engagement, is the inventor of the award-winning FoodSwitch smartphone application and appears regularly in the medical and general media.