Liesbeth Vandenput

Liesbeth Vandenput is a Professor affiliated with the Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research within the Faculty of Health Sciences. Her research focuses on osteoporosis, bone health, and fracture risk assessment, particularly through the development and validation of the FRAX model. She investigates clinical risk factors, sarcopenia, and epidemiological patterns across diverse populations.

• Key contributions include:
• FRAX model optimization for race-specific populations
• Meta-analyses on fall history and fracture risk
• Novel insights into DHEA supplementation effects

Her work bridges clinical guidelines and population health, addressing global disparities in osteoporosis management. Major studies include the OsteoPreP trial and SUPERB cohort analysis, exploring synbiotic supplementation and sarcopenia-fall associations. No grants or awards explicitly listed in available texts.