Samantha Jane Meredith

Dr. Samantha Jane Meredith is a Research Fellow in Academic Geriatric Medicine at the University of Southampton’s Faculty of Medicine. She holds a PhD and MSc in Clinical Exercise Sciences from the University of Portsmouth, alongside practical experience as an NHS exercise therapist. Her research focuses on developing physical activity and nutrition interventions to improve health outcomes in aging populations and clinical groups, particularly addressing frailty and sarcopenia. Key areas include volunteer-led exercise programs (e.g., Frail2Fit study), barriers to physical activity in older adults, and emotional dynamics in healthcare settings.

Education:

• PhD in Clinical Exercise Sciences, University of Portsmouth
• MSc in Clinical Exercise Sciences, University of Portsmouth

Research Interests:

• Physical activity interventions for aging populations
• Frailty and sarcopenia management
• Volunteer-led healthcare initiatives
• Emotional regulation in clinical exercise environments

Awards:

• British Geriatrics Society President’s Abstract Award (2024)

Key Projects:

• Frail2Fit study: Evaluating volunteer-delivered interventions for frailty
• ImPACt study: Feasibility of virtual group exercise programs

Labs/Teams: Member of the Ageing and Dementia NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Wessex and the NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre.