Dr. Miguel Toribio-Mateas

Dr. Miguel Toribio-Mateas is a clinical neuroscientist with a transdisciplinary background in neuroscience, microbiology, human nutrition, and entrepreneurship. With over 25 years of experience across healthcare, science, and technology, Miguel’s work uniquely combines scientific rigour with personal narrative, focusing on the gut-brain connection, neurodivergence, and emotional well-being. His research explores the interplay between the gut microbiome and ADHD, advocating for a strength-based approach to neurodivergent conditions, transforming how we understand ADHD as a unique neurotype rather than a disorder.

Miguel is part of a transdisciplinary research team focusing on ADHD and has published research in the British Medical Journal on the effects of kefir in reducing the severity of ADHD symptoms in children. His work champions neurodiversity, highlighting ADHD’s creative potential and its complex relationship with emotional regulation, executive functioning, and gut health. His research and clinical practice centre on fostering environments where neurodivergent individuals can thrive, leveraging self-compassion, mindfulness, and nutritional strategies to support cognitive and emotional resilience.

His contributions to the field have earned him several accolades, including a prestigious "Work-Based Learning" doctoral award from Santander Universities (Middlesex University), a five-year research fellowship at the School of Applied Sciences, London South Bank University, focusing on food, mood, and ADHD, and his current role as Honorary Research Fellow at Cardiff University’s School of Psychology.

Miguel holds a Doctorate in Professional Studies (DProf) with a focus on the gut microbiome and mental health (Middlesex University), an MSc in Clinical Neuroscience (Roehampton University), a BSc Honours in Nutritional Medicine (University of West London), an MSc in International Business (London South Bank University), and a postgraduate diploma in Environmental Decision Making (The Open University).