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Rosemary Davidson is a Lecturer in Nutrition and Biomedicine at Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia. She is affiliated with multiple research centers including the Norwich Institute for Healthy Aging, Lifespan Health, Metabolic Health, and the Nutrition and Preventive Medicine research group.
Education:
- PhD in Molecular Biology, University of East Anglia (2008)
- BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences, Sheffield Hallam University (2004)
Research Interests: Her research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms of joint tissue homeostasis and how dietary phytochemicals, particularly sulforaphane from broccoli, can promote musculoskeletal health and prevent diseases like osteoarthritis and Dupuytren’s disease. She employs a translational research approach, bridging laboratory findings with clinical intervention trials. Key areas include the role of sulforaphane in chondrocytes, high-throughput screening of bioactives, and targeting MMP-14 for therapeutic development.
Recent Research Trends: Her most recent publications center on the genomic epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2, particularly during the pandemic, reflecting her critical role in establishing a clinical molecular diagnostics lab for Pillar 1 testing. These works highlight her expertise in public health genomics, transmission dynamics, and infection control strategies.
Scientific Awards:
- Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Achievement (2021)
- Fahrenheit Placement Prize for Excellence (2004)
Advising and Grants: Dr. Davidson is an active PhD supervisor and mentor in the EDESIA PhD program. She supervises undergraduate research projects in Biomedicine. Her funded research projects include studies on dietary bioactives in arthritis, metabolomics in arthritis (DeSignA study), and therapeutic targeting of MMP-14 in Dupuytren’s disease, supported by organizations such as Versus Arthritis, Orthopaedic Research UK, and The Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research.
Labs and Teams: She is a key member of the Norwich Testing Initiative and collaborates extensively with the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Foundation Trust, Quadram Institute for Bioscience, Earlham Institute, and the COVID-19 Genomics UK Consortium. She also serves on the Norwich Research Park Biorepository Access Committee and UEA Human Tissue Committees.
