Sian Robinson

Professor Sian Robinson is a leading academic at Newcastle University, focusing on Nutrition, Gerontology, and Sarcopenia in aging populations. Her research bridges dietary patterns, muscle health, and interventions to address frailty and multimorbidity.

• Key Research Themes: Nutrition's role in aging, sarcopenia prevention, multimorbidity, and digital health interventions.
• Collaborations: Co-authors include Professor Avan Sayer and Professor Rachel Cooper, leveraging large cohorts like the UK Biobank and MRC National Survey of Health and Development.

Her recent publications analyze dietary strategies (e.g., whole foods, protein intake), pharmacological repurposing for sarcopenia, and digital interventions like 'Active Brains' for cognitive health. She also evaluates barriers to resistance training and malnutrition screening in community-dwelling older adults.