PhD Opportunity – Tailoring physical activity recommendations for individuals with multimorbidity: moving beyond a one-size-fits-all approach

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Project background: The global rise in people living with multiple chronic diseases, known as multimorbidity, presents a growing challenge. Currently, dietary guidelines adopt a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach, offering the same nutritional advice to everyone, irrespective of their unique health conditions.

Our research team has recently made a promising discovery: shifting to a more sustainable diet could potentially extend life expectancy by up to 10 years. This finding is significant for both clinical practice and public health. However, the impact of adopting a more sustainable diet on the mortality risk and life expectancy of individuals with multimorbidity remains unclear.

For the first time, we are poised to explore how different dietary patterns affect those with multiple chronic illnesses and their associated mortality risks. This research is pivotal as it aims to identify the most beneficial dietary changes for people with multimorbidity, maximizing their health benefits.

The implications of our research are far-reaching. It has the potential to transform public health guidelines and clinical dietary recommendations, moving towards precision nutrition and medicine. This shift would be particularly beneficial for individuals with chronic conditions such as cancer, heart diseases, arthritis, and diabetes. Ultimately, our goal is to provide tailored, effective dietary advice that caters to the specific needs of those with multiple health challenges.

We are currently seeking enthusiastic students who are either planning to apply for scholarships or have already secured funding from their home countries or other research organisations. If this project intrigues you and aligns with your academic interests, we encourage you to get in touch to discuss potential PhD or postdoctoral opportunities.

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