Dr Esther Muriuki

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    In my current role, I coordinate the REFRESH trial — a three-arm, cluster-randomised study assessing the clinical and cost-effectiveness of oral nutrition supplements and fortified foods compared to routine care in older adults at risk of malnutrition living in care homes. My responsibilities include recruiting, setting up, and initiating care homes into the trial; managing and supporting fieldworkers across the Southwest, Dorset, Bath, Bristol, and the West Midlands; coordinating data collection; and developing training materials for care home staff. I also oversee the day-to-day operations of the trial and work closely with the project co-leads and the PenCTU team to ensure its successful delivery.

     

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
    • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

    Academic qualifications

    Doctorate, University of Reading

    Sept 2019Jul 2024

    Award Date: 1 Aug 2024

    Other higher degree (e.g. Masters degree), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

    1 Sept 20121 Sept 2014

    Award Date: 31 Jul 2015

    First Degree, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

    Award Date: 31 Jul 2009

    Research Interests

    • Malnutrition, Older people, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, social care, Oral nutrition supplements, food fortification

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