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Dr Sara Muller is a Reader in Epidemiology and Statistics at the School of Medicine, Keele University. She holds a Master’s in Biometry and a PhD in epidemiology, focusing on locomotor disability measurement using Rasch Analysis. Her research emphasizes primary care rheumatology (polymyalgia rheumatica, gout, inflammatory arthritis) and methodological innovations in healthcare data analysis. She is the Academic Career Development Lead for the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration West Midlands and actively promotes researcher development. Her teaching includes leading the Research and Analytical Skills module for undergraduates.
- Education: MSc Biometry, PhD (Epidemiology)
- Awards: Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society
Dr Muller’s research spans epidemiological methodology, routinely collected healthcare data, and ordinal regression models. Her work often addresses patient-reported outcomes in rheumatology, with over 200 publications in journals like *Rheumatology* and *BMJ Open*. She collaborates with the Society for Academic Primary Care and serves as a former Associate Editor for *Family Practice*.
Her recent articles highlight trends in Parkinson’s disease mortality, gabapentinoid risks in arthritis patients, and healthcare utilization patterns in fibromyalgia. She also explores digital health equity and public health implications of chronic conditions.
- Key Projects: PMR Cohort Study, ICEPAC survey on rheumatic disease impact
- Grants: NIHR-funded collaborations
Dr Muller’s work bridges clinical and public health perspectives, with a focus on improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and data-driven solutions.
