About Elcella

Born inside the labs of Queen Mary University of London

One breakthrough discovery. A patented natural formula, built on over a decade of gut–brain science, translated into a single pH-sensitive, colonic-release capsule.

10+Years of research

2Patents granted

140+peer reviewed publications

Lab portrait — Dr Madusha

Lab portrait — Dr Ruby

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Founders

Two gut neuroscientists, over a decade of research

Dr Madusha Peiris portrait

Founder & CEO

Dr Madusha Peiris, PhD

PhD · University of Queensland

Dr Madusha is a leading gut neuroscientist whose passion for understanding the gut–brain connection has led to ground-breaking findings. Her work laid the foundation for Elcella's natural approach to appetite control and gut support.

She holds a PhD from the University of Queensland, Australia, and has spent over a decade unpicking the molecular language between nutrients, gut hormones and the brain.

For too long, appetite has been viewed as a matter of willpower. My research has focused on understanding the biology that drives it, and how we can work with the body's natural systems to support better health.

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Co-Founder & COO

Dr Rubina Aktar, PhD

PhD enteric neuroscience · Queen Mary University of London

Dr Ruby has led pioneering research into the enteric nervous system, and how nutrients influence gut physiology and appetite regulation. She holds a PhD in enteric neuroscience from Queen Mary University of London.

"I'm passionate about translating research — bridging the gap between bench and bedside, so scientific discoveries make a real-world impact on people's lives."

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Scientific Advisory Board

Our Clinical Team

An international board of surgeons and gastroenterologists ensures every claim is anchored in clinical evidence.

Chief Medical Officer

Professor Charles H Knowles

Professor of Surgery · Colorectal Surgeon

A world-leading colorectal surgeon and academic clinician. His work focuses on disorders of gut function and translating scientific discovery into improved patient care. At Elcella, Professor Knowles ensures the highest standards of scientific rigour underpin our approach.

European Clinical Director

Professor Asbjorn Mohr Drewes

Chair Professor · Aalborg University Hospital

Chair Professor of the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Aalborg University Hospital, leading the Mech-Sense research group. His work focuses on gastrointestinal sensory function and supports clinical validation for Elcella's international development.

What we stand for

Commitments behind every capsule

Decisions that shape every part of Elcella — from which fatty acid combinations make the formula to how we report a clinical trial.

01 — Science first

Peer-reviewed or it doesn't ship

Every claim Elcella makes is grounded in published research and clinical evidence. Our formula was validated in two clinical trials before it ever reached a customer.

02 — Work with the body

Restore signals, never override them

We don't suppress appetite or mimic hormones. Elcella supports the gut's own machinery so it can release PYY and GLP-1 the way your body was designed to.

03 — Long horizons

Built for years, not weeks

Real change in gut-brain signalling is slow, steady and durable. Elcella is a protocol you can stay with — and step down from — without losing the ground you've gained.

Ready when you are

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Fifteen years of science. One pH-sensitive capsule. A natural, long-term way to bring your appetite signals back into focus.

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