Sorrel Burden

Dr. Sorrel Burden is a Clinical Reader at the University of Manchester's School of Nursing & Midwifery, holding a joint clinical academic position with Salford Royal Foundation Trust. Her work bridges research (2.5 days/week) and clinical dietetics practice (2.5 days/week), specializing in gastroenterology and nutritional management of chronic conditions like intestinal failure. She leads studies on colorectal cancer survivorship nutrition and home parenteral nutrition outcomes, with recent Cochrane reviews in cancer nutrition.

Education:

• 2009: PG Certificate Health Economics
• 2006: PhD - Preoperative oral sip feeding in colorectal cancer patients
• 1999: MA Applied Research Design
• 1998: MSc Professional Practice in Dietetics
• 1990: BSc (Hons) Home Economics

Her research program investigates nutritional interventions across the cancer care continuum, developing evidence-based approaches for malnutrition management. Current projects include digital health interventions for older adults, validation of nutritional screening tools in LMICs, and patient-reported outcome measures for intestinal failure. She maintains active collaborations through NIHR Applied Research Consortium and leads the Home Parenteral Nutrition Priority Setting Partnership.

Recent publications (2018-2025) demonstrate strong focus on clinical nutrition applications, with consistent themes in: 1) Nutritional interventions in cancer survivorship 2) Home parenteral nutrition formulations and outcomes 3) Digital health solutions for malnutrition 4) Patient-centered outcome measures. Methodologies include systematic reviews, RCTs, and mixed-methods approaches across diverse populations.

Awards & Honors:

• Excellence in Nutritional Support: Research (2024)
• Excellence in Nutritional Support: Overall National Winner (2024)
• Best Abstract - European Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (2023)

Dr. Burden leads service development initiatives at Salford Royal Infirmary's intestinal failure unit and mentors junior researchers through the Healthy Ageing Research Group. Her work has influenced national nutritional care plans implemented across 20,000+ patients.