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Sarah Dillon is an Assistant Professor at the School of Allied Health, University of Limerick, specializing in physiotherapy, evidence synthesis, cancer, and ageing research. She is affiliated with the Ageing Research Centre and Health Research Institute.
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, University of Limerick
- PhD, Dublin City University (2022)
Her research focuses on evidence synthesis, physical activity, and healthcare education, with applications in oncology, gerontology, and student learning. Key projects include kinematic analysis of runners, geriatric assessment models, and network analysis of late-life depression.
Recent publications (2025):
- Functional data analysis for running injuries
- Systematic review of geriatric assessment models
- Network analysis of depression and cognition
- Training protocols for evidence synthesis
- Student experiences in research teams
Scientific contributions include:
- 2× SWAR Funding Awards
- Travel Bursary for Global Evidence Summit (2024)
As a committed educator, she employs Universal Design for Learning, flipped classrooms, and problem-based learning to enhance student engagement in physiotherapy education. Her work aligns with UN SDGs 3 (Health) and 4 (Education).
