People
Abigail Burton
PhD Student - Public Health
School/Department: Population Health Sciences, Department of
Email: anb24@leicester.ac.uk
Research
PhD Title - Sarcopenia as a biomarker for people with multiple long-term conditions: an epidemiological perspective.
One way to identify individuals at risk of developing multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs) at an early stage is through biomarkers (objectively measurable characteristics that are indicators of normal biological processes). Sarcopenia is characterised by progressive muscle mass and strength loss, partly driven by aging, but accelerated and more prevalent in those with MLTCs. I aim to review the potential biomarkers of sarcopenia, and perform an epidemiological analysis using the UK BioBank to explore:
- Sarcopenia prevalence across pre-existing MLTCs
- The association of sarcopenia with long-term clinical outcomes
- The potential for sarcopenia as a prognostic “red flag” for the development of MLTCs.
Qualifications
MSc Biomedical Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (2024) - University of Exeter
BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics (2022) - University of Manchester