Sarah Hopkins

Dr. Sarah Hopkins is a Vivensa Foundation and British Geriatrics Society Clinical Doctoral Fellow and Specialty Registrar in Geriatric and General Internal Medicine at the University of Cambridge's Department of Public Health and Primary Care (PHPC), within the Primary Care Unit (PCU). She is dedicated to improving care for older frailer individuals, their families, and informal carers.

Her educational background includes:

• Medical degree from the University of Cambridge
• Academic Foundation Programme in Geriatric and Stroke Medicine at Brighton and Sussex Medical School
• Core Medical Training in Oxford

Dr. Hopkins' research focuses on geriatric medicine, palliative care, and primary care, with a strong emphasis on enhancing the quality of life and care for elderly and frail patients. Her work is deeply rooted in understanding the needs of older adults and their caregivers, aiming to develop interventions that promote dignity and effective support in community and clinical settings.

Her scientific awards and fellowships include:

• Vivensa Foundation and British Geriatrics Society Clinical Doctoral Fellowship
• CLAHRC Fellowship (2017)
• Cambridge Clinical Research Fellowship (2018)

In addition to her research, Dr. Hopkins is actively engaged in teaching as a facilitator for Palliative Care and Ethics and Law courses at the University of Cambridge Clinical School, and she holds an Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. Her clinical training as a Specialty Registrar in Geriatric Medicine in the East of England complements her research, providing a strong foundation for translational work in aging and chronic disease management.