Sarah Allison

Sarah Allison is a Lecturer in Health and Exercise Science at the University of Surrey's School of Biosciences. Her research focuses on musculoskeletal health, particularly exploring how exercise interventions influence bone strength and neuromuscular function in aging populations and clinical contexts. She holds postgraduate degrees from Loughborough University (MSc Exercise Physiology, PhD Human Biology) and has conducted impactful studies funded by organizations like the Medical Research Council (MRC).

Her work includes a randomized controlled trial examining high-impact exercise effects on bone structure in older men, and collaborative projects using 3D imaging techniques to assess exercise impacts on bone shape. She has also investigated skeletal characteristics of elite athletes and developed exercise strategies to mitigate musculoskeletal toxicity from cancer treatments.

Publications highlight themes of bone mineral density adaptation, aging musculature, sports nutrition, and neuromuscular function. Her research integrates metabolic and imaging biomarkers to optimize exercise prescriptions for osteoporosis and fragility fracture management.

Professional roles include National Osteoporosis Society-sponsored research at the University of Cambridge and work as a research fellow evaluating exercise therapies for musculoskeletal conditions. Funding sources include the MRC Interdisciplinary Bridging Award and Loughborough University Scholarships.