Barbara Oliveira

Dr. Barbara Oliveira is a registered dietitian and clinical researcher affiliated with the University of British Columbia (UBC). Her research program is centered around two key areas: therapeutic nutrition for the prevention, treatment, and remission of type 2 diabetes, and the translation of lifestyle-based research into real-world practice. She is particularly focused on bridging the gap between scientific evidence and practical application by enhancing the reach, awareness, and integration of type 2 diabetes remission strategies into everyday care.
She holds a BSc in Dietetics and an MSc in Neuroscience, and completed a PhD on the role of vitamins in type 1 diabetes leading to her Postdoctoral appointment at UBC. Now a Research Associate at UBC, she oversees clinical trials and leads an independent program focused on awareness, training, and evidence-based support for sustained T2D remission.