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Dr. Stephen Wootton is an Associate Professor at the University of Southampton, affiliated with its Nutrition, Endocrinology and Metabolism department. His research focuses on clinical nutrition, metabolic disorders, and their implications in oncology, chronic diseases, and pediatric/geriatric populations. He leads and collaborates on projects such as the CANDO program and ICONIC task force, addressing cancer-related nutrition and global health challenges. His work spans clinical trials, systematic reviews, and translational research. Dr. Wootton has been recognized with an OBE (2018) for his contributions. He currently supervises PhD students in human development and health.
- Research Groups: Nutrition, Endocrinology and Metabolism; Institute of Developmental Sciences
- Key Projects:
- CANDO-4 (sarcopenia and chemotherapy toxicity)
- Metabolic Dysregulation in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients
Research Interests: Clinical nutrition in oncology, metabolic health in chronic diseases, pediatric and geriatric nutritional interventions, and translational research in healthcare. His work emphasizes improving clinical care through evidence-based approaches in energy expenditure assessment, micronutrient status, and exercise interventions.
Publications: Recent studies include body composition analysis in breast cancer patients, energy requirements in chronic kidney disease children, and the impact of weight gain in malnutrition survivors. These highlight his focus on bridging clinical practice and nutritional science.
- Awards: Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE, 2018)
- Supervision: PhD students in Human Development & Health, focusing on metabolic and clinical research.
