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British Geriatrics Society
Centres of Good Practice
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| Location |
Southampton |
| Name of Centre |
Academic Geriatric Medicine, Southampton
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| Website |
www.som.soton.ac.uk/research/dohad/ |
| Head of Centre |
Prof Avan Aihie Sayer |
| Other academic staff |
Dr Frazer Anderson, Senior Lecturer in Geriatric Medicine
Dr Helen Roberts, Senior Lecturer in Geriatric Medicine
Professor Peter Coleman, Professor of Psychogerontology
Dr Harnish Patel, Academic Clinical Fellow in Geriatric Medicine
Dr Daniel Baylis, Academic Clinical Fellow in Geriatric Medicine
Dr Richard Dodds, Academic Clinical Fellow in Geriatric Medicine
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| Research interests |
The objective of our research group is to carry out high quality, integrated clinical, epidemiological and basic science research that translates into improving the health of older people. Our research focuses on sarcopenia, osteoporosis, neurodegenerative disorders and frailty.
We have particular expertise in life course influences on ageing and health with strong links to the MRC Epidemiology Resource Centre, the Institute of Developmental Sciences, the Institute of Human Nutrition and the Centre for Research on Ageing at the University of Southampton.
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| Other information |
We are a growing academic group with a team of multi-disciplinary researchers. There are opportunities for research in all areas above, from small projects integrated with clinical work to full time research fellowships. We welcome informal visits to discuss trainees’ interests. |
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