Sabeen Zahra

Dr. Sabeen Zahra is a Research Fellow (Trial Coordinator) at the York Trials Unit within the Department of Health Sciences at the University of York. Since December 2020, she has contributed to clinical trials involving surgical wound management (SWHSI-2), venous leg ulcers (VenUS 6), and post-operative radiotherapy for bone metastases (PORTRAIT). Her work bridges nutritional science with age-related health outcomes, particularly in older and ethnically diverse populations.

• Education: BSc in Allied Health Sciences from King Edward Medical University and a PhD in Human Nutrition from the University of Sheffield.

Research Interests: Focused on the intersection of vitamin D supplementation, skeletal muscle health, dietary interventions, and ageing, with an emphasis on improving healthcare for ethnic minority groups and optimizing wound healing protocols. Her projects include SWHSI-2 (secondary intention healing), VenUS 6 (compression therapies for ulcers), and PORTRAIT (radiotherapy in bone metastases).

Article Trends: Her publications (2022–2025) highlight methodological rigor in pragmatic randomized controlled trials, with applications in geriatric care, wound healing technologies, and health equity. Key subfields include Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, Compression Therapy, and ethnic minority participation in clinical research.

Current Role: As a Trial Coordinator, she manages large-scale, multicenter studies such as VenUS 6 and PORTRAIT, focusing on clinical effectiveness, patient quality of life, and cost analysis. Her work involves collaboration with statisticians, clinicians, and policymakers.