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Inez Schoenmakers is a Senior Lecturer at the Norwich Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of East Anglia, UK. She joined UEA in 2016 after working at MRC-Human Nutrition Research in Cambridge. Her work spans clinical and nutritional research with a focus on bone health, vitamin D metabolism, and mineral homeostasis.
Education:
- BSc in Health Sciences, University of Maastricht, The Netherlands
- MSc in Health Sciences/Medical Biology, University of Maastricht, The Netherlands
- PhD, Utrecht University, The Netherlands
Her research investigates the metabolic underpinnings of bone health across the lifespan, particularly in the context of aging, kidney function, nutrition, ethnicity, and genetic factors. She utilizes RCTs, stable isotope methods, and observational studies in both healthy individuals and patient groups. Her work is highly relevant to conditions involving the renal-bone axis and metabolic bone diseases.
The trends in her recent publications highlight a strong focus on vitamin D’s role in bone and mineral metabolism, especially in renal impairment and aging populations. Her work spans clinical observations, pharmacological analysis, and public health implications, appearing in top journals such as Nature Reviews Endocrinology, JAMA, and Age and Ageing.
Professional Memberships:
- American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
- Bone Research Society
She has received research funding from the Medical Research Council, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, Academy of Medical Sciences, and Arthritis Research UK. She also provides expert consultation for collaborative projects and governmental bodies, including the WHO. She is currently supervising PhD projects on dietary strategies to protect bone health in renal disease and is accepting new PhD students.
She is an active member of research networks involving musculoskeletal medicine, nutrition, and preventive medicine, and contributes to public understanding through media engagement on vitamin D and bone health.
