MSc
Research PG
- About
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- School/Department
- School Of Mmsn
Biography
Claire joined the Institute of Applied Health Sciences and the Epidemiology Group in 2025 as PhD student under the supervision of Dr Heather Morgan and Professor Gareth Jones. She holds an MSc in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Aberdeen. During her studies, she developed a keen interest in the scientific method and a profound appreciation for using mixed methods approaches to develop meaningful solutions to complex epidemiological problems. Her research interests include rheumatic disease, chronic pain, health disparities, and the intersection of these topics.
Qualifications
- MSc Clinical Nutrition (distinction)2025 - University of Aberdeen
Research project entitled: Body weight management in adults with psoriatic arthritis
- Research
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Current Research
My interdisciplinary PhD research aims to identify whether men and women with PsA have different rates and lived experience of diagnosis, treatment response, and associated health, social and economic outcomes. This builds on emerging literature which suggests that women have disproportionately worse outcomes compared to men, but we don’t know why. It seems these differences can’t be explained solely by biological sex, and it is likely that gender is a causal factor.
By exploring clinical, biological, structural and social determinants that affect people with PsA, I hope that my research will contribute to the reduction of health inequalities for people living with inflammatory arthritis.
Funding and Grants
ESRC-SGSSS PhD Studentship (3.5), 2025-2029